Carlock in, Phillips out

[steadypocket]

Manu Katche, the younger version.

 

[Andy]

Latest band photo. Luke looks super happy

 

[BFrench501]

Surprised Mike Portnoy hadn't tried to jump all over this

 

[jornthedrummer]

There are some videos on youtube with Carlock now:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJrZ9cQKMVM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-RCAN1UyE4https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tf_i9Vzxsms
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5MWqo-53BE

He really smokes and is the perfect choice for Toto.
Its an amazing backbeat he has - IMHO

 

[Andy]

There are some videos on youtube with Carlock now:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJrZ9cQKMVM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-RCAN1UyE4https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tf_i9Vzxsms
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5MWqo-53BE

He really smokes and is the perfect choice for Toto.
Its an amazing backbeat he has - IMHO

Based on those videos, I agree. I think Keith is doing a great job. It will be interesting to see how that translates in the studio.

 

[jornthedrummer]

There is also another youtube toto video now with a Carlock solo.

When I listen to Rosanna, there is a strong 8th note pulse. With Porcaro this would be more smothened out, so the shuffle would become more prominent. This may howeever be because of the PA mix.
Anyway Carlock is very effective and I am sure the band is very happy.

 

[BillRayDrums]

I was in a drum solo contest with Keith in 1986 when he was like 14. He was a badass back then too.

 

[Dave_Major]

There is also another youtube toto video now with a Carlock solo.

When I listen to Rosanna, there is a strong 8th note pulse. With Porcaro this would be more smothened out, so the shuffle would become more prominent. This may howeever be because of the PA mix.
Anyway Carlock is very effective and I am sure the band is very happy.

You can really hear the 8th note pulse on the video. I think thats a combination of how Keith plays and the mix (notice hardly any snare in the mix in comparison to the hi hat hat) If you watch his arm movement he is really digging into that 8th note.

D

 

[Mad About Drums]

I think Keith is doing a great job. It will be interesting to see how that translates in the studio.

New Toto album will be released on 20 March 2015 with Keith behind the kit.

 

[Skulmoski]

From Simon's personal FB page:

I am deeply touched by this outpouring of expression…
… yes, it is true - after 21 years I have called my time with Toto.

Simon Phillips - Jan 24, 2014

According to Toto's site, a studio album is already in the works.

21 years! I guess it's time to move on. Thanks for keeping the beat Simon; Keith will get the job done. What next Simon?

GJS

 

[Skulmoski]

I was in a drum solo contest with Keith in 1986 when he was like 14. He was a badass back then too.

I was a better drummer than him in 1976; but after that, he probably would have beat me in a drum solo contest.

GJS

 

[hefu]

As it seems, Carlock in now out. Shannon Forrest is doing Toto's world tour, as Keith choose Steely Dan over Toto. From the people I know, that also know Luke and Shannon, this is permanent. Carlock did record the new Toto XIV album, though.

 

[Bart Hodge]

I agree with this. He doesn't have the chops that Simon Phillips has but I think if you're looking for someone that played the way Jeff Porcaro did, he'd be a great fit.

I blend of Porcaro and Phillips for me would be Dennis Chambers. That'd be smoking.

I bet Steve Jordon could serve the Toto gig well.

 

[Andy]

As it seems, Carlock in now out. Shannon Forrest is doing Toto's world tour, as Keith choose Steely Dan over Toto. From the people I know, that also know Luke and Shannon, this is permanent. Carlock did record the new Toto XIV album, though.

That's an interesting twist!