David Paich Bio, Illness, Health, Net Worth, Weight Loss, Age, Family, Africa and Songs

David Paich Biography

California born, David Paich, also known by his full name “David Frank Paich” is an American musician, songwriter, singer, and record producer.

He is best known as the co-founder, principal songwriter, keyboardist, and occasional singer of the rock band Toto since 1976. Paich wrote or co-wrote much of Toto’s original material, such as the band’s three most popular songs: “Hold the Line,” “Rosanna,” and “Africa.”

He has contributed to 17 albums and sold over 40 million records, More also he has worked as a songwriter, session musician, and producer with a host of artists including Boz Scaggs and Michael Jackson.

The band Rural Still Life was formed and Jeff Porcaro´s younger brothers, Steve and Mike joined them. Steve Porcaro introduced Steve Lukather to the band. Also, the high school friend David Hungate played in the band.

David Paich Age

David Paich was born on June 25. 1954 in California. He celebrates his birthday on August 25th every year. As of 2019, Paich is 65 years old.

David Paich Family

He is the son of Marty Paich(jazz composer, musician, and arranger.)He is also of paternal Croatian descent. The families of keyboardist David Paich and drummer Jeff Porcaro became friendly after their fathers Marty and Joe worked together on a TV show in 1967.

Paich “famous conductor and componist” and Joe Porcaro” well-known jazz percussionist” introduced their sons who found common music interests during the high school at Grant High School in San Fernando Valley.

David Paich Wife

He is married and has a daughter named Elizabeth. During her daughter’s birthday, they went to visit her in China where she lives and teaches English. Paich said that they were happier to be there with her.  He likes to keep his personal life private hence information about his dating life is not available. However, this information will be updated as soon as it is available.

David Paich Body Measurements

• Height:  5′ ft 8in” (1.73 m)
• Weight:174 lbs(79 kg)
• Shoe Size: Not Available

• Body Shape: Average
• Hair Colour: Black
•  Eye Colour: Blue

David Paich Salary

Details about Paich’s salary are not yet disclosed. However, information about how much he makes will be updated as soon as it is available.

David Paich Net Worth

The American Musician, David Paich, has an estimated net worth of $70 million dollars which he has earned through his successful career as musician, songwriter, singer and record producer.

David Paich Weight Loss | Health Update

David Paich by his own estimation and his bandmates in Toto have had a hand in regarding two hundred Grammy-nominated songs – forty of them coming back in 1982-83 alone.

They backed Boz Scaggs on his 1976 breakthrough album, “Silk Degrees.” They were able to “Hold the Line” on their own, scoring a few million-selling albums before nearly losing their big-label contract. They went for broke with “Toto IV,” which went on to sell more than 4 million copies and win a whopping six Grammy Awards.

Oh, and they played on Michael Jackson’s “Thriller,” the biggest-selling album of all time. Though the hits have long dried up, Toto is still going strong today, currently touring with longtime friend Michael McDonald.

They’re creating a stop Tues night at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater. Paich, Toto’s keyboardist, and prolific songwriter weigh in on five songs in his long career. and his bandmates in Toto have had a hand in about 200 Grammy-nominated songs – 40 of them coming in 1982-83 alone.

They backed Boz Scaggs on his 1976 breakthrough album, “Silk Degrees.” They were able to “Hold the Line” on their own, scoring a few million-selling albums before nearly losing their big-label contract. They went for broke with “Toto IV,” which went on to sell more than 4 million copies and win a whopping six Grammy Awards.

Oh, and they played on Michael Jackson’s “Thriller,” the biggest-selling album of all time. Though the hits have long dried up, Toto is still going strong today, currently touring with longtime friend Michael McDonald. They’re making a stop Tuesday night at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater. Paich, Toto’s keyboardist, and prolific songwriter weigh in on five songs in his long career.

David Paich Songs

• Africa Toto IV – 1982
• Stayin’ Alive Saturday Night Fever – 1977
• How Deep Is Your Love Saturday Night Fever – 1977
• Hold The Line Toto – 1978

• We Are the World We Are the World · Rosanna Toto IV – 1982
• Massachusetts Horizontal – 1968
• Night Fever Saturday Night Fever – 1977
• Too Much Heaven Spirits Having Flown – 1979

• To Love Somebody Bee Gees’ 1st – 1967
• Hydra – 1979
• You Should Be Dancing Children of the World – 1976
• I Started a Joke One Night Only – 1998

• Georgy Porgy Toto – 1978
• More Than A Woman Saturday Night Fever – 1977
• You Win Again E.S.P. – 1987
• Don’t Forget To Remember Cucumber Castle – 1970

• I’ll Be over You Fahrenheit – 1986
• Stop Loving You The Seventh One – 1988
• Rest Your Love On Me 1978 Wish You Were Here One – 1989
• First of May Odessa – 1969

• Pamela The Seventh One – 1988
• Melody Fair Odessa – 1969
• Jive Talkin’ Main Course – 1975
• Tragedy Spirits Having Flown – 1979

• Stranger In Town Isolation – 1984
• Nights on Broadway Main Course – 1975
• I Won’t Hold You Back Toto IV – 1982
• Alone Still Waters – 1997
• I’ll Supply the Love Toto – 1978
• Run to Me To Whom It May Concern – 1972

David Paich Illness |  Health

David Paich not at Toto’s planned North American tour

Paich was reported by”Toto” that he will not be performing on the band’s planned North American tour. The European appearances took a toll on Paich’s personal well-being and it is in his best interests to forego the impact the rigorous wear and tear being on the road brings until he is feeling 100 percent. Focusing on his health and looking forward to returning to the road when ready to do so.” is his plan.

David shared that, saying that was a difficult decision, it would be a complete understatement. He hopes people will understanding his need to be home. He is looking g forward to join the boys again on stage ASAP.”In the absence of the founding keyboardist’s presence on the tour, Dominique “Xavier” Talpin (Prince) will be sitting in for David performing with Toto.

David Paich Africa

David Paich receives Farewell from as Returns on ‘Africa’

Toto’s 40th-anniversary tour has stretched over two years and the band’s guitarist, Steve Lukather, says the band’s performance on Oct. 20 in Philadelphia, Pa., was their last. If that’s indeed the case, it was fitting that co-founder David Paich – who took what essentially became a permanent leave of absence in 2018 due to health issues – joined the band at the evening’s close to sing “Africa.” Watch the performance below.

While on tour in Europe in 2018 during Toto‘s extended “40 Trips Around the Sun” tour, Paich, the keyboardist who wrote or co-wrote the group’s biggest hits “Hold the Line,” “99,” “Rosanna” and “Africa,” took ill. As guitarist and founding member Steve Lukather told the Pennsylvania newspaper, The Morning Call, “He just fell out on the bus – had some sort of a seizure or something like that. We went home and he had to retire from touring because of his health.

“He can sing. He’s up and about and he’s happy and he’s walking around. But he’s not built for speed anymore.
This kind of style is far tougher than individuals assume it’s.”

In July 2018, the band acknowledged that Paich wouldn’t be joining them for their next dates.“The recent European appearances took a toll on his personal well-being, and it is in his best interests to forego the impact the rigorous wear and tear being on
the road brings till he’s feeling one hundred pc.”

As for Toto coming to an end, Lukather told The Morning Call: “We’re calling it a day, kinda. We’ve had some horrendous litigation. Horrendous, horrendous, awful, mean, you-gotta-be-kidding-me kind of lawsuits, and we lost the suit. So it beat us down.“So we gotta get away from this. We gotta get away from the whole thing. It’s just been tainted by a psychotic human being. That’s all I can say.
“But, you know, we worked really hard and this is a great way to … I can’t say we’ll never…”On Oct. 21, on the band’s Facebook page, Lukather wrote: “It’s been one hell of a ride and YOU all made that happen !!It’s been a joy and honor and you’ll United States of America down the road in a way or another.. not constant.. can’t be any longer.”

Paich returned for a surprise guest appearance on Sept. 20 at the Wiltern Theatre in Los Angeles to sing the classic rock favorite, “Africa,” and then the encore, “Home of the Brave.”Exactly one month later, at the Metropolitan Opera House in Philadelphia on Oct. 20, Paich joined his bandmates, including co-founder/keyboardist Steve Porcaro and longtime lead vocalist, Joseph Williams, once more. “He can sing. He’s up and about and he’s happy and he’s walking around. But he’s not built for speed anymore. This kind of lifestyle is way harder than people think it is.”

In July 2018, the band acknowledged that Paich wouldn’t be joining them for their next dates. “The recent European appearances took a toll on his personal well-being, and it is in his best interests to forego the impact the rigorous wear and tear being on the road brings until he is feeling 100 percent.” As for Toto coming to an end, Lukather told The Morning Call: “We’re calling it a day, kinda. We’ve had some horrendous litigation. Horrendous, horrendous, awful, mean, you-gotta-be-kidding-me kind of lawsuits, and we lost the suit. So it beat us down.

“So we gotta get away from this. We gotta get away from the whole thing. It’s just been tainted by a psychotic human being. That’s all I can say.“But, you know, we worked really hard and this is a great way to … I can’t say we’ll never…”

On October 21s  on the band’s Facebook page, Lukather wrote: “It’s been one hell of a ride and YOU all made that happen !! It’s been a joy and honor and you will see us down the road in one way or another.. not the same… can’t be anymore.”

Paich returned for a surprise guest appearance on Sept. 20 at the Wiltern Theatre in Los Angeles to sing the classic rock favorite, “Africa,” and then the encore, “Home of the Brave.”Exactly one month later, at the Metropolitan Opera House in Philadelphia on Oct. 20, Paich joined his bandmates, including co-founder/keyboardist Steve Porcaro and longtime lead vocalist, Joseph Williams, once more.

FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) About David Paich

Who is David Paich?

Heis an American musician, songwriter, singer, and record producer.

How old is David Paich?

David Frank Paich is 65years old as of 2019, he was born in 1954.

How tall is David Paich?

He stands at a height of5 ft”8 in’

Is David Paich married?

He is married to a wife with whom one daughter together called Elizabeth. His wife details are under review.

How much is David Paich worth?

He has an estimated net worth of $ 70 million dollars

How much does David Paich make?

Details about paich’s salary are not yet disclosed.

Where does David Paich live?

his origin is in  California, United States, but his current residence is under review

Is David Paich dead or alive?

He is still alive and in good health.

Where is David Paich now?

Paich is an American musician, songwriter, singer and record producer. He is best known as the co-founder, principal songwriter, keyboardist, and occasional singer of the rock band Toto from 1976.

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