Whether you consider it inherited talent or inherited fame, John Williams son has gone on to quite a bit of musical success, including fronting a very well-known rock band.
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Most people will know the band, Toto, and be familiar with at least some of their songs. The band formed in the 70's has had a few member changes throughout its history. But, did you know that John Williams's son, Joseph Williams was the band frontman occasionally?
Son of famous film score musician John Williams joined Toto in 1986 and rejoined in 2010. He played as the frontman for numerous years throughout the band's life. He had a big hand in many of the group's releases including Fahrenheit, and Falling In Between.
Call it nepotism if you like, but Joseph Williams made a significant contribution to a very well-known rock band. I don't think it matters who his father is, if you can't keep up with a band, you don't get to stay. He has also released 11 solo albums and toured as a session musician for plenty of huge groups.
Joseph Williams Was In More Than Just A Band
Alongside the band sidequest, came numerous other musical jobs for Joseph Williams. He also had a hand in a few film-related endeavors. The Toto position is questionably nepotistic, but these most certainly are.
Joseph Williams was lucky enough to be given a few big roles in Disney, no doubt, on behalf of his father's fame. Whenever you hear the voice of adult Simba sing 'Hakuna Matata' and 'Can You Feel the Love Tonight in Disneys The Lion King, you're hearing the voice of Joseph Williams.
The decision to take him on may have been a favor to his father. But, you can't deny, those tracks are good ones and nobody is complaining about the singing.
So, maybe the success of Joseph Williams with his band and all the rest is in part due to his father. But, there is no denying that a lot of the talent did pass down a generation. It's no Jaden Smith level of coat-tail riding that's for sure.
