The Stylistics

In 1980 (see 1980 in music), several members departed, and the remainder continued performing for the next two decades, and are still a popular live draw. Current TOTO members:. They left Avco for H&I and the Stylistics' popularity rapidly declined in the US, though their British popularity continued for the rest of the 70s. Toto IV went multi-platinum and earned several Grammy Awards including Album of the Year. They struggled hard to find producers who could come up with the right material, and partnerships with Hugo & Luigi and Van McCoy were notably unsuccessful. The next two albums Hydra and Turn Back had little success but Toto IV released in 1982 featured the number one hit "Africa" as well as the top ten single "Rosanna". Just as with The Delfonics, The Stylistics were to some extent a vehicle for Bell's own creativity. Toto released their self-titled debut album in October 1978, selling two million copies based on their top ten hit "Hold the Line".

The group split with Thom Bell in 1974, and the split proved devastating commerically to the group. They did not get known first on the club circuit as nearly all bands do prior to being signed by a label. Their reputations in the studio were enough. Their hits from this period included "Betcha by Golly, Wow", "I'm Stone in Love with You", "You Make Me Feel Brand New" "Stop, Look, Listen To Your Heart" and "You Are Everything". Composed entirely of seasoned studio musicians, Toto seemed to come out of nowhere. The bittersweet lyrics from Creed were a key factor in creating hugely memorable music. Toto was formed in Los Angeles in 1978 (see 1978 in music) with the following members:. Bell imported the sweet soul techniques he had perfected with the Delfonics and his arragmements worked perfectly with Thompkins' falsetto. Toto is an American pop/rock band which had their greatest commercial success in the 1980s.

Signing to Avco Records, the Stylistics began working with producer Thom Bell, who had already produced a catalogue of hits for The Delfonics, and songwriter Linda Creed. 2003 Live in Amsterdam. They had their first hit in 1971 (see 1971 in music) with "You're a Big Girl Now". 2002 Through the Looking Glass. They formed in 1968 (see 1968 in music) and comprised Russell Thompkins Jr, Herb Murrell, Airrion Love, James Smith, and James Dunn. 1999 Mindfields. The Stylistics are one of the most well-known Philadelphia soul groups of the 1970s. 1998 Toto XX.

1995 Tambu. 1992 Kingdom of Desire. 1990 Past to Present 1977-1990 (compilation). 1988 The Seventh One.

1986 Fahrenheit. 1984 Dune - OST. 1984 Isolation. 1982 Toto IV.

1981 Turn Back. 1979 Hydra. 1978 Toto. Simon Philips - drums.

Mike Porcaro - bass. Bobby Kimball - vocals. Steve Lukather - guitar and vocals. David Paich - vocals and keyboards.

Jeff Porcaro - drums. David Hungate - bass. Steve Porcaro - keyboards. Bobby Kimball - vocals.

Steve Lukather - guitar and vocals. David Paich - vocals and keyboards.