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  • Jun 30, 1982
    The album "Toto IV" is certified gold by the RIAA. Toto's bass player, David Hungate, shifts into playing country sessions, backing such musicians as Dan Seals, Randy Travis, Shania Twain and Conway Twitty, among others
    Oct 7, 1982
    Columbia releases the pop hit "Africa" by Toto. The band includes bass player David Hungate, destined to play on country hits by such acts as George Strait, Randy Travis, Shania Twain and Ricky Skaggs
    Dec 30, 1982
    The album "Toto IV" is certified platinum by the RIAA. Toto's bass player, David Hungate, has moved from Los Angeles to Nashville, where he picks up work playing on hits by Joe Nichols, Randy Travis, George Strait and Ricky Skaggs, among others
    Feb 23, 1983
    Behind "Rosanna" and "Toto IV," rock band Toto--including David Hungate, David Paich and Steve Lukather--wins Record, Album and Producer of the Year, plus two arranging trophies, during the 25th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles
    Oct 26, 1984
    "Toto IV" is certified double-platinum by the RIAA, benefiting Nashville bass player, and former group member, David Hungate
    Mar 21, 1988
    David Hungate and Emory Gordy Jr. share honors as Top Bass Player in the 23rd annual Academy Of Country Music awards, aired by NBC from Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park, California
    Nov 10, 1989
    The debut album by rock music's Toto is certified double-platinum by the RIAA. At the time, former Toto bass player David Hungate is featured on current hits by Conway Twitty, George Strait and Ricky Skaggs
    Aug 21, 1990
    Columbia releases Toto's hits album "Past To Present 1977-1990." Many tracks feature ex-band member David Hungate, whose role as a session bass player in Nashville includes recent work with Steve Wariner, Conway Twitty and Randy Travis
    Aug 9, 1991
    The pop album "Toto IV" is certified triple-platinum by the RIAA. Toto's former bass player, David Hungate, is featured at the time on country recordings by Randy Travis, Steve Wariner and George Strait
    Oct 7, 1991
    Toto receives gold singles from the RIAA for two pop releases, "Africa" and "Rosanna." Bass player David Hungate, who was a member of the band when they recorded those songs, has become a prominent session musician in country music

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