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Toto's Steve Lukather Reflects on Bobby Kimball's Health

11/30/2025

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Steve Lukather, Toto guitarist, addressed rumors about Bobby Kimball, the former Toto lead singer, and said they are on good terms.
He noted that Kimball was dismissed from Toto in 1984 for substance abuse and rejoined the band from 1998 to 2008.
Lukather disclosed that Kimball is suffering from frontotemporal dementia and expressed sadness, adding, "I love Bobby."
Toto will begin a North American tour in February 2026.

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Steve Lukather, Toto guitarist, addressed rumors about Bobby Kimball, the former Toto lead singer, and said they are on good terms.
He noted that Kimball was dismissed from Toto in 1984 for substance abuse and rejoined the band from 1998 to 2008.
Lukather disclosed that Kimball is suffering from frontotemporal dementia and expressed sadness, adding, "I love Bobby."
Toto will begin a North American tour in February 2026.