In a surprising revelation on his podcast "Literally! With Rob Lowe," the veteran actor shared an unexpected chapter from his wild 1980s days - recording a demo with rock legends Toto during their "Africa" era.
Speaking with The Ringer's Bill Simmons, Lowe, now 60, opened up about a period when he found himself at a career crossroads after starring in hits like "The Outsiders" and "St. Elmo's Fire." Feeling caught between youth roles and more mature characters, the actor briefly considered pivoting to music.
"I love music so much...that I got it into my head that maybe I should think more about music and I cut a demo with Toto," Lowe disclosed during the conversation.
The revelation came amid discussions about Lowe's legendary presence in 1980s Los Angeles, where he was a fixture in various high-profile circles, from Hollywood to sports. When Simmons questioned him about his widespread connections in LA during that era, Lowe quipped, "Probably nobody, because I also took having fun very seriously."
The period marked an intense time for the young actor, who was experiencing unprecedented fame as part of the "Brat Pack" alongside peers like Emilio Estevez, Demi Moore, and Molly Ringwald. The frenzy surrounding their popularity often required extreme measures - Lowe recalls being transported to and from the "St. Elmo's Fire" set in police cars.
Looking back at those transformative years, Lowe maintains a sense of gratitude. "I'm super grateful that I can say that I had that in my life, because very few people get to be that person," he reflected, acknowledging his unique position in a defining era of Hollywood history.
While the Toto collaboration never materialized into a full-fledged music career, it remains an intriguing "what-if" moment in Rob Lowe's colorful journey through entertainment.