Joseph Williams (musician)
Joseph Stanley Williams (born September 1, 1960) is an American film score composer and singer-songwriter, best known for his work in the rock band Toto.
Early life
Williams was born in Santa Monica, California to John Williams and Barbara Ruick.
Career
Toto
Williams was the lead vocalist for Toto during the mid-to-late 1980s and was featured on the albums Fahrenheit (1986) and The Seventh One (1989) before leaving due to personal problems.
Solo as a singer
Williams released his first, self-titled solo album in 1982.
Work as a film composer
Joseph Williams has also been busy as a composer of film and drama scores, most notably for episodes of the science fiction series Roswell and The Lyon's Den starring Rob Lowe.
Session work
Williams has been in demand as a session vocalist and can be heard on numerous projects by other artists, as well as on movie soundtrack.
