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Joseph Williams: What remains when the music stops

Williams discusses moving from rock success to Disney work and back to Toto, a path he says shaped his perspective on legacy.

  • Toto lead vocalist Joseph Williams is touring with the band this summer, joined by Christopher Cross and The Romantics. The tour showcases his multifaceted career spanning rock, film composition, and live performance.
  • Williams' career arc spans rock band work to composing for Disney animated films, before returning to Toto. He describes this professional journey as lasting about 15 minutes.
  • Speaking simply about the music industry without drama, Williams emphasizes the value of his experiences, including composing for television and film soundtracks throughout his career.
  • The singer finds relief in his own work, reconciling past musical choices and viewing his previous professional chapters with greater acceptance and clarity.
  • Fans can see this culmination of experience during the summer concert series, as Williams bridges the gap between his Hollywood film contributions and Toto's classic rock sound.
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Joseph Williams: What remains when the music stops

I was listening to music on Alexa when a song stopped me. Then came Toto's "Africa." Then "Hakuna Matata," from the "Lion King." Then back to something new. In that order, in about 15 minutes, I got the full arc…

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The Billings Gazette broke the news in Billings, United States on Thursday, June 25, 2026.
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