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’ website

Dennis’ musical upbringing

Dennis in action with Styxology

The Trip cover band

Ron ‘Bumblefoot’ Thal

Dennis’ rig for his tribute / cover band work

Nexus by reFX

OP-X by Sonic Projects

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

The Alesis Q88

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

Dennis in action with Lufeh

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

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