Steve Lukather is celebrating his birthday amid renewed attention on his career, including the re-release of his 2003 album 'Santamental' featuring guest appearances by Slash, Steve Vai, and Eddie Van Halen. He also confirmed he is involved in an album project with Alex Van Halen, describing it as serious work in early development. Lukather's innovative guitar techniques, such as using a mic stand as a rhythmic element, continue to be highlighted by bandmates like Dennis Atlas.