Toto
formed as a group of six studio musicians in 1977. Prior to the band's formation, the members of Toto were regulars on albums by Steely Dan,[4] Seals and Crofts,[5] Boz Scaggs,[6] Sonny and Cher,[7] and many others, contributing to many of the most popular records of the 1970s. Keyboardist David Paich rose to fame after having co-written and produced Boz Scaggs' Silk Degrees album. Having played on many sessions with drummer Jeff Porcaro, the two began to seriously discuss the possibility of forming their own band. They brought in bassist David Hungate, having played with him on the road with Boz Scaggs. In addition, the duo asked guitarist Steve Lukather, Jeff Porcaro's brother Steve Porcaro (keyboards), and vocalist Bobby Kimball to join the team. And in 1977, production began on the band's first album.
Band name and the debut album
Once all of the songs were written, the band came together in the studio to record the album. According to popular myth, in order to distinguish their own demo tapes from other bands' in the studio, Jeff Porcaro wrote the word "Toto" on them. Although one popular rumor is that the name came from Bobby Kimball's "true" last name, 'Toteaux,' this rumor was in fact only a joke popularized by former bassist David Hungate.[8] After the completion of the first album, the band and record were still un-named. David Hungate, after viewing the name on the demo tapes, explained to the group that the word "Toto" in Latin translated to "all-encompassing". Because the band members had played on so many different records and many different musical genres, they adopted the name Toto as their own. The band's name may have elicited a few laughs when they first toured Japan in 1979 and 1980. TOTO is the name of Japan's largest toilet manufacturer.[9] Also, despite their popularity in Africa (largely due to their song of the same name),[citation needed] in Nigeria and Sierra Leone, the band's name in many languages is the same as a slang term for the vagina.[10] The name "Toto" is also well-known as the name of Dorothy's dog in The Wonderful Wizard of Oz books and the famous 1939 film. After its release,Toto hit the charts quickly, earning popularity with the hit single "Hold The Line", as well as "Georgy Porgy", and "I'll Supply the Love." The band garnered international acclaim and was nominated for a Grammy for "Best New Artist". Shortly thereafter, in early 1979, Toto embarked on their first American tour in support of the debut album
Band name and the debut album
Once all of the songs were written, the band came together in the studio to record the album. According to popular myth, in order to distinguish their own demo tapes from other bands' in the studio, Jeff Porcaro wrote the word "Toto" on them. Although one popular rumor is that the name came from Bobby Kimball's "true" last name, 'Toteaux,' this rumor was in fact only a joke popularized by former bassist David Hungate.[8] After the completion of the first album, the band and record were still un-named. David Hungate, after viewing the name on the demo tapes, explained to the group that the word "Toto" in Latin translated to "all-encompassing". Because the band members had played on so many different records and many different musical genres, they adopted the name Toto as their own. The band's name may have elicited a few laughs when they first toured Japan in 1979 and 1980. TOTO is the name of Japan's largest toilet manufacturer.[9] Also, despite their popularity in Africa (largely due to their song of the same name),[citation needed] in Nigeria and Sierra Leone, the band's name in many languages is the same as a slang term for the vagina.[10] The name "Toto" is also well-known as the name of Dorothy's dog in The Wonderful Wizard of Oz books and the famous 1939 film. After its release,Toto hit the charts quickly, earning popularity with the hit single "Hold The Line", as well as "Georgy Porgy", and "I'll Supply the Love." The band garnered international acclaim and was nominated for a Grammy for "Best New Artist". Shortly thereafter, in early 1979, Toto embarked on their first American tour in support of the debut album
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