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Toto's Lukather Slams Weezer's "Africa" Cover as Misguided

1/23/2025

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Toto's guitarist Steve Lukather didn't hold back in his critique of Weezer's cover of "Africa," calling it a misguided joke by Rivers Cuomo. Their attempt to connect felt "weird" to Lukather, yet he recognized the silver lining: the cover ultimately brought success to both bands, proving that even awkward moments can lead to unexpected benefits.

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Toto's guitarist Steve Lukather didn't hold back in his critique of Weezer's cover of "Africa," calling it a misguided joke by Rivers Cuomo. Their attempt to connect felt "weird" to Lukather, yet he recognized the silver lining: the cover ultimately brought success to both bands, proving that even awkward moments can lead to unexpected benefits.