The Band Toto Asia
Toto was expanding production facilities abroad, and doing business in France and Germany, Indonesia, Korea and Taiwan, Thailand and the People's Republic of China. North America was seen as an area of growth for toilets and bidet seats, in contrast to its "base" markets in Japan and China.
Dhaniram Toto was recording Toto words to ensure the future generations could comprehend the words. However, many of the words were replaced with foreign words, such as dui, which is Bengali for verandah.
Origins
Toto's early history, which began in 1917, was a reflection of Japan's economic growth. In the beginning, Toto made goods to meet the demand for modern, contemporary urban housing. To accomplish this, it used the first tunnel kiln in the country to make ceramics in a continuous flow. It also pioneered the use of automation to control production, which allows for more efficiency and consistency.
In the late 1980s the company began to expand overseas to profit from sales and new markets. The company created the Cera Trading Company to import and market other products of other manufacturers in order to complement its own line of sanitary earthenwares and plumbing fittings. This strategy helped to increase sales and expand the firm’s global market share.
In the 90s, Toto began to concentrate on research and development of water-related appliances. It also improved its distribution system to better serve customers and boost profits. The company implemented a just-in-time approach to supply chain management and used the same approach for its sales process. This led to a higher level of satisfaction with the customer.
Toto has been able to continue to innovate on the toilet technology. The latest toilet, for example is equipped with a strong tornado flush that is more ecologically green than traditional toilets. Toto also makes use of recycled water in its production process and has a green procurement policy. Apart from toilets, Toto produces bathtubs and faucets, as well as hand dryers that are more energy efficient than standard models.
The first museum of the company was opened in the year 2015 It has exhibits on Toto's seminal products and their evolution and its group companies (all related to ceramics), historical background of plumbing and products like bath units and, in a separate gallery, Toto products sold around the world. The museum houses a bathroom with a washbasin and other toilet innovations.
Before the formation of Toto, members of the group did session work for a variety of musicians. Boz Scaggs' album Silk Degrees featured keyboardist David Paich and guitarists Mike Porcaro & Steve Lukather as well as drummers Jeff Porcaro & Steve Lukather. 메이저사이트 순위 토토피아 토토커뮤니티 performed on records by Steely Dan, Seals and Crofts, and Sonny and Cher.
Discography
You might expect a band with a name like Asia to be a prog band however it's actually a pretty straightforward rock outfit. The band started out as a quartet and released two albums - 1979's self titled debut and 1980's Armed to the Teeth. Although the band have a variety of musical backgrounds their biggest breakthrough was achieved in 1982 with Toto IV.
The album was a massive blockbuster but not without its problems. The record companies placed the band under pressure to deliver the top single or they would drop them. Toto was able to achieve this feat with the help of the hit song "Africa."
Toto's musical mastery is the result of their previous experiences. Before forming the group, the members worked as session musicians for artists such as Boz Scaggs. Steely Dan and Seals and Crofts. Their sonic trademark has become the standard for the '80s, and has influenced many contemporary artists.
The album begins with a hefty dose of hard rock with songs like Running Out of Time and Unknown Soldier showcasing the bands ability to write amazing AOR songs that slowly build their hooks into your mind. The album also contains jazzier, slower tracks like The Little Things and Chinatown. The album concludes with Great Expectations, a song that combines folk with distorted AOR and sounds like a complete flop, but is incredibly effective.
After Toto IV the band's fortunes began to decline. David Hungate left to concentrate on his solo career and the band had to go through various drummers. In 1984, Bobby Kimball left the band following drug-related charges. The band remained with Michael Porcaro, Steve Lukather and Michael Porcaro.
Toto released Isolation despite the turbulence. It was not as well-liked as IV. The band managed to release a chart-topping album, Kingdom of Desire, in 1992. The album was the last of Toto's lineup and the debut of Simon Phillips, a new vocalist.
Tours
The band has performed for millions of people around the world, with sold out shows in Europe, North America and Asia and also Australia and New Zealand. The band has a huge repertoire, and its catalog has been listened to over one billion times on streaming services around the globe. The band's music has influenced numerous generations of fans.
Steve Lukather has forged a colorful, deep friendship with Joe Williams that is flourishing professionally around the world. In 2018, the duo celebrated 40 Tours Around the Sun with a hugely successful tour across the globe. The album with the same title was ranked #5 on Billboard 200. The band's new tour features their greatest hits and rarely played live deep cuts, alongside a selection of songs from Lukather and Williams' individual catalogs.
TOTO has an NP Score of 20. This score measures how likely it is that customers will recommend the brand. Promoters are those who give a good rating to the company and encourage others to utilize its products or services. Detractors are those that do not like the company and actively discourage people from using its products or services.
Join Toto for a unique cultural experience in Asia. This highlights tour of a region the French used to call Indochine provides luxurious accommodation, a trip on a luxurious cruise ship in Halong Bay, and an exploration of the mysterious temples of Angkor Wat. You'll also spend one night in the charming town of Luang Prabang, a UNESCO World Heritage city that is a feast for the senses. This is a once in a lifetime trip you don't want to be missing!
Line-up
The band's third album, Turn Back, marked a return to the classic sextet arrangement of previous albums. It was a more ferocious, consistent effort that had an edge that was stronger than Hydra. The more edgier sound of Turn Back reflected the development of the group. Drummer Bobby Kimball's increased ability to play was evident in the vocals of Joseph Williams, who had become more confident and mature. David Paich's keyboard skills were also sharper, more complex, and less derivative on earlier efforts.
After touring to promote the album, the band recorded a live performance in Amsterdam which was released as a two-CD set called Falling In Between Live on Eagle Records. The group released a brand new studio album a few months later, and went on a world tour to promote the album. During this period, keyboardist Greg Phillinganes replaced Paich and bassist David Hungate quit the group to spend time with his family.
In 1998, Paich & Lukather began looking through old tapes and demos to discover songs that hadn't been recorded before. It was released as a double album titled Then & Now in 2001. It was the first album by the band without one single track titled "A". The album also contained an previously unreleased track titled "Kari-Anne".
By 2003, Toto had begun to decline in popularity. The fourth album, Old Is New, was a commercial flop and the vocalist Williams was suffering from a severe case of laryngitis that limited his singing abilities. Hungate also returned to Nashville and Leland Sklar's drumming was replaced by Shem Von Schroeck.
Downes along with the other members of Asia--Wetton, Palmer, and Howe--convened a meeting in England in the early part of 2006 to discuss the possibility of officially reforming the group. The lineup, which was minus Howe (who was busy with Yes at the time) was eventually referred to as Toto XIV and toured extensively.
In 2010, the band reunited for another reunion tour with a slightly different line-up, including guitarists Mike Porcaro and Steve Lukather, drummer John Pierce, bassist Shannon Forrest, and multi-instrumentalists Warren Ham and Dominique Taplin. The band also featured the appearance of singer Michael McDonald, and a backing singer named Mabvuto Carpenter.