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Dennis Atlas is currently keyboardist for the renowned rock band Toto, joining the band in 2024 as their second keyboardist, replacing Steve Maggiora. We talk to Dennis about that amazing opportunity, his burgeoning solo career and his other projects.
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Discussion topics covered during the show (links will open in new tab):
Dennis’ musical upbringing
Dennis in action with Styxology
Dennis’ rig for his tribute / cover band work
Dennis ‘Only Eat Cheese Once in a While’ Atlas
Becoming a keyboard player with Toto
Dennis in action with Toto at The Hollywood Bowl
Buck the pilot from Arizona and learning Rosanna
Approach to the one only band rehearsal with Toto before the tour
Rehearsing the Toto setlist with David Paich and Greg Phillinganes
Taking a positive approach to learning and ‘the hang’
Dennis’ keyboard rig with Toto
Dennis in action solo – Dream Theater cover
The experience of auditioning for American Idol
Check out Initiator – Ice Garden
Dennis’ solo album – My Magical Wonderland
Tag a Keyboard Player: Lawrence Gowan
Desert Island Discs (Dennis’ 8 cruelly curated to 5): The Odyssey – Symphony X, A Night At The Opera – Queen, Point of Know Return – Kansas, Cyclorama – Styx, Exhale – Thousand Foot Krutch
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