Photo taken in North Hollywood on 01/05/24 Photo: Alex Solca
Best known as the lead vocalist for 80s rock band Toto, Joe Williams has many feathers in his cap. He has released 10 solo albums and worked as a session vocalist – including lending his voice to the singing part of adult Simba in 1994 animated film The Lion King. He has also composed dozens of film scores – following in the footsteps of his father John Williams who is widely regarded as the foremost film composer of all time.
With Toto winging their way to New Zealand for three shows next month, Joe joins Jim to discuss his musical family, as well as analyse the enduring musical success of Toto’s 1982 hit ‘Africa’, which has been certified Diamond for the sale of 10 million copies in the US.
