Photos by Andy Argyrakis

Individually speaking, Toto, Christopher Cross and Men At Work are established household names, especially to those who grew up in the 1980s, or at the very least, caught up with each act’s multiple resurgences throughout the subsequent decades.

But toss them all together on a single bill, and it was nothing short of a trifecta for an impressively full Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre in Tinley Park, where for three hours, it was almost entirely a playlist of hits.

Toto naturally took the headlining position, led by co-founding guitarist Steve Lukather and longtime singer Joseph Williams, to address “Child’s Anthem,” “Carman,” “Rosanna” and many others, joined by an exceptional supporting cast.

The 90-minute slot featured a variety of textures, including the experimental “Mindfields,” the melodic “Pamela,” the easygoing “I Won’t Hold You Back,” the jazzy “Georgy Porgy” and the proggy “White Sister,” making these proficient musicians, several of whom are simultaneously major league session players, impossible to pinpoint.

They also are responsible for more incredibly timeless tunes of their own, such as the billion-plus Spotify streams of “Hold The Line” and “Africa,” the last of which was somewhat recently revived by Weezer, yet there was no beating an extended jam by Toto and its tour mates.

Cross churned out a fair share of classics as well, starting with a five-time Grammy Award-winning debut album featuring a striking pink flamingo on the cover, and once the term “yacht rock” was lovingly coined, followed by his producer/daughter Madison’s HBO documentary on the subject, gained newfound attention and appreciation.

Whether it was the warm-voiced ballads “Sailing” and “Arthur’s Theme (Best That You Can Do)” or the jazz-inflected bounce of “All Right,” “Never Be The Same” and “Ride Like The Wind,” this previously underrated troubadour was surely recognized for craftsmanship of the utmost caliber.

The same could be said about Colin Hay, both as a veteran solo artist, and beforehand, as leader of Men At Work, whose moniker he revives on occasion to reflect the set list fans can expect.

Though primary partner in crime, multi-instrumentalist Greg Ham, passed away prematurely, the current backers certainly upheld their shared legacy, thanks in part to punchy renditions of the enjoyably quirky cuts “Overkill,” “It’s A Mistake,” “Who Can It Be Now?” and “Down Under” to start the constant sing-a-long.

For additional information on Toto, Christopher Cross and Men At Work, visit TotoOfficial.com, ChristopherCross.com and ColinHay.com/MenAtWork.

Upcoming concert highlights at Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre include Big Time Rush (Aug. 10); Nelly (Aug. 13); Billy Idol (Aug. 14); Kidz Bop Live (Aug. 15); The Offspring (Aug. 16); $uicideboy$ (Aug. 17); Volbeat (Aug. 22); Styx, Kevin Cronin and Don Felder (Aug. 23); Lil Wayne (Aug. 24); Jonas Brothers (Aug. 26); Falling In Reverse (Aug. 30); The Doobie Brothers (Sept. 10); Jason Aldean (Sept. 13); Conan Gray (Sept. 14); Twenty One Pilots (Sept. 24); Papa Roach and Rise Against (Sept. 27); Parker McCollum (Oct. 4) and Judas Priest and Alice Cooper (Oct. 5). For additional details, visit LiveNation.com.

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