Finally, the office of producer Quincy Jones called to confirm: "Yeah, that was really Michael". A mortified Lukather had to call back and apologize profusely. Michael, being gracious, just laughed it off, saying it "happened all the time". "Too Metal" for Thriller

Steve Lukather is an American guitarist and vocalist whose dual legacy as a Toto co-founder and prolific session musician places him among the most recorded and versatile rock guitarists in history. His technical fluency, adaptability across pop, rock, and fusion genres, and melodic soloing style have influenced generations. Despite being overshadowed by more flashy guitarists, his rhythmic precision and studio discipline made him a linchpin of 1980s–90s popular music production.

Beyond Toto, Lukather is perhaps the ultimate "chameleon" of the guitar. Eddie Van Halen once described him as a musician who could "throw himself in any situation and shine," praising his ability to play any style required in the studio.