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David Foster
OCOBC
Foster in 2024
Foster in 2024
Background information
Birth nameDavid Walter Foster
Born(1949-11-01)November 1, 1949(age 74)
Victoria, British Columbia,Canada
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Record producer
  • songwriter
  • arranger
  • music executive
  • film composer
Instruments
Years active1971–present
Labels
Formerly ofSkylark
Spouse(s)
  • B.J. Cook
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    (divorced)​
  • Rebecca Dyer
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    (m.1982;div.1986)​
  • ​
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    (m.1991;div.2005)​
  • ​
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    (m.2011;div.2017)​
  • ​
    (m.2019)​
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Websitedavidfoster.com

David Walter FosterOCOBC(born November 1, 1949) is a Canadian record producer, film composer, andmusic executive.He has won 16Grammy Awardsfrom 47 nominations.[1][2]In 1970, Foster began his career as a keyboardist for thepopgroupSkylarkbefore shifting focus to production for other artists.[3]Often in tandem with songwriterDiane Warren,[4]Foster has contributed to material for prominent music industry artists in various genres since then, and is credited with production on over 40 pop hits on theBillboardHot 100.He has also chairedVerve Recordsfrom 2012 to 2016.

Early life and career

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Foster was born inVictoria, British Columbia,the son of Maurice "Maury" Foster, an office worker, and Eleanor May Foster (née Vantreight), a homemaker.[5][6][7]In 1963, at the age of 13, he enrolled in theUniversity of Washingtonmusic program.[8]In 1965, he auditioned to lead the band in an Edmonton nightclub owned by jazz musicianTommy Banks.Banks mentored Foster in jazz, producing records, and the music business. After one year there, he moved to Toronto to play withRonnie Hawkins.In 1966, he joined a backup band forChuck Berry.[8][9]In 1974, he moved to Los Angeles with his band Skylark.[9]

Career

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Early years

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Foster was a keyboardist for the pop group Skylark, discovered by Eirik Wangberg. The song "Wildflower"was a top ten hit in 1973.[3]When the group disbanded, Foster remained in Los Angeles[8]and, together withJay Graydon,he formed the bandAirplay.In 1975, Foster played onGeorge Harrison's albumExtra Texture.He followed that up a year later by playing theFender Rhodesandclavineton Harrison's albumThirty Three & 1/3.In 1976, Foster joinedGuthrie Thomason Thomas' secondCapitol Recordsalbum,Lies and Alibis,withRingo Starrand a host of other performers. Foster was a major contributor to the 1979Earth, Wind & FirealbumI Am,as a studio player and arranger. He was a co-writer on six of the album's tracks, such as "After the Love Has Gone",for which he and his co-writers, Graydon andBill Champlin,won the 1980Grammy Award for Best R&B Song.

1981–1999

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Foster worked as a producer on albums forThe Tubes:1981'sThe Completion Backward Principleand 1983'sOutside Inside.Foster co-wrote such songs as "Talk to Ya Later", with Tubes singer Fee Waybill andSteve LukatherfromToto;the Top 40 hit "Don't Want to Wait Anymore"; and the number 10 US hit "She's a Beauty".On the 1980Boz ScaggsalbumMiddle Man,he co-wrote and he played keyboard on some of Scaggs's most successful songs, including "Breakdown Dead Ahead","Jojo ", and" Simone ", followed by"Look What You've Done to Me"from the filmUrban Cowboy.

Foster was a major contributor to the career of jazz rock bandChicagoin the early and middle 1980s, having worked as the band's producer onChicago 16(1982),Chicago 17(1984) — their biggest selling, multi-platinum album — andChicago 18(1986). As was typical of his producing projects from this period, Foster was a co-writer on "Hard to Say I'm Sorry"(US No. 1),"Love Me Tomorrow"(US No. 22),"Stay the Night"(US No. 16), and"You're the Inspiration"(US No. 3). These were co-written with the band's bassistPeter Cetera.In 1986, Foster also helped Cetera co-write (along with Cetera's wife Diane Nini) his US No. 1 solo hit "Glory of Love".

Foster co-wroteKenny Loggins's songs "Heart to Heart" (US No. 15), from the 1982 albumHigh Adventure,and "Forever"(US No. 40), from the 1985 albumVox Humana.

Foster worked with country singerKenny Rogerson the hit albumsWhat About Me?(1984) andThe Heart of the Matter(1985). The latter features "The Best of Me",co-written withRichard Marxthat was covered byCliff Richardin 1989, resulting in a number-two UK hit.

In 1985,Rolling Stonemagazine named Foster the "master of... bombastic pop kitsch".[10]That year, Foster composed the score for the filmSt. Elmo's Fire,including the instrumental "Love Theme from St. Elmo's Fire",which hit No. 15 on the US pop charts. Another song from the film,"St. Elmo's Fire (Man in Motion)",recorded byJohn Parr,reached No. 1 on theBillboardHot 100on September 7, 1985.

In 1985, Foster also co-wrote and produced "Tears Are Not Enough",which reached top 15 status. The album was recorded by a group of fellow Canadian artists includingJoni Mitchell,Neil Young,andBryan Adams.

Foster continued turning out occasional film scores, including theMichael J. FoxcomedyThe Secret of My Success(1987), which featured a song co-written by Foster titled "The Price of Love",a version of which was performed byRoger Daltreyon his albumCan't Wait to See the Movie,which Foster also produced. Foster wrote the score for theJodie Foster-Mark HarmonfilmStealing Home(1988). Both films spawned soundtrack albums with Foster's prominent contributions.

Foster composed "Winter Games", the instrumental theme song for the1988 Winter Olympicsand performed "Winter Games" and its vocal version "Can't You Feel It?" inCalgary,Alberta."Winter Games" is the soundtrack for fountain shows at theBellagioresort in Las Vegas.[11]

Foster collaborated with then-wifeLinda Thompsonon the song "I Have Nothing",sung byWhitney Houstonin the 1992 filmThe Bodyguard.The couple appeared in the film's Oscars scene as the conductor and anAcademymember.

In 1995, Foster signed a deal with Warner Brothers for his own boutique label,143 Records,as a joint venture with Warner.[12]Foster gave responsibility for running the label to then-manager Brian Avnet.[12]One of the label's first signings was a then-little known Irish folk-rock band,the Corrs,whose debut album he produced.[12]By 1997, Foster decided that, in the American market at least, "logo labels" like 143 were in a "bad spot", so he sold the label back to Warner and became a senior vice president at the corporation.[12]Foster andKenneth "Babyface" Edmondscomposed "The Power of the Dream",the official song of the1996 Summer Olympics.Foster produced theDiane Warrensongs "Un-Break My Heart"sung byToni Braxton,"Because You Loved Me"sung byCeline Dion,and "Have You Ever?"sung byBrandy.

2000s

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Foster produced major-label debut albums forJosh Groban(2001),Michael Bublé(2003),[13]Renee Olstead(2004), andCharice(2010), which were released under his 143 Records.[14]

In 2001, Foster collaborated withLara Fabianand the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra to record English-language, French-language, and bilingual versions of the Canadian national anthem, "O Canada",for a promotion of the Canadian government. Foster, with his then-wife Linda Thompson, composed" Light the Fire Within ", sung byLeAnn Rimesfor the2002 Winter Olympics.In 2003, Foster won anEmmy Awardfor Outstanding Music and Lyrics forThe Concert for World Children's Day.His song, "I Will Be There With You" (sung withKatharine McPhee), has been used byJapan Airlinesto promote the introduction of new aircraft for its US flights.

The 2001 filmThe Score,starringRobert De NiroandMarlon Brando,features aDiana Krallrecording, "I'll Make it Up as I Go". The song was composed by Foster together with his daughterAmy Foster-Gillies.[15]

In 2005, Foster, his daughter Amy Foster-Gillies, andBeyoncéwrote "Stand Up For Love" as the anthem to theWorld Children's Day,an annual worldwide event to raise awareness and funds for children's causes. Over the years, more than $50 million has been raised to benefitRonald McDonald House Charitiesand other children's organizations.[citation needed]

Foster speaking in a ceremony forAndrea Bocelliat theHollywood Walk of Fame,2010

In 2008, Foster held a one-night concert called Hitman: David Foster & Friends at theMandalay Bayresort in Las Vegas featuring Foster presiding center stage at the keyboard, Andrea Bocelli, Michael Bublé, Josh Groban, Peter Cetera, Katharine McPhee, Celine Dion, Blake Shelton, Brian McKnight, and Charice.[16]

In 2009, it was revealed by songwriterDiane Warrenthat she had worked with Foster to produce tracks forWhitney Houston's upcoming album and the singer's comeback single would be the Foster-produced "I Didn't Know My Own Strength".[17]

2010s

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On May 30, 2011, Foster teamed with young singer Jackie Evancho in her Dream With Me Concert on PBS at the Ringling Brothers Museum in Sarasota, Florida. On December 15, 2011, it was confirmed that Foster would become the Chairman ofVerve Music Group.[18]

In 2013, Foster producedMary J. Blige's first Christmas albumA Mary Christmasreleased October 15 of that year. The album includes 12 classics such as swing-styled "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer".It features artistsMarc Anthony,Jessie J,The Clark Sisters,Barbra Streisand,andChris Botti.Foster producedAndrea Bocelli's album,Passione,released in January 2013. The album is a collection of Mediterranean love songs featuring duets withJennifer Lopez,Nelly Furtado,and a virtual duet withEdith Piaf.[19]

Foster produced an album withBryan AdamstitledTracks of My Yearsreleased in 2014.[20]

Foster left Verve in 2016 in a label reorganization.[2]

As of 2018, he was writing a musical withJewel,based onAmy Bloom's novelLucky Us.[21]

2020s

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Foster composed a musical based onBetty Boop,with lyrics bySusan Birkenheadand a book byBob Martin.Boop! The Musicalhad its world premiere at theCIBC Theatrein Chicago, on November 19, 2023.[22]

Television appearances

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In 1992, Foster went to Indonesia to record the TV showDavid Foster's Twilight Orchestraon the national television stationRCTI.In early 2001, Foster appeared inPopstars,aWBreality series aimed at coming up with the next girl group. The result wasEden's Crush(featuringNicole Scherzinger). Foster and Linda Thompson wrote and produced several songs on their album.[23]

In 2005, his and Linda Thompson's home life was featured in a "staged"reality televisionshow,The Princes of Malibu,onFox.[24]The premise was Foster attempting to teach his spoiled stepsons,BrandonandBrody Jenner—the children of Thompson and OlympianCaitlyn Jenner[25]—to straighten their lives up and earn their own way.

In late April 2006, he appeared as a guest mentor onAmerican Idoland as a guest judge onNashville Star.[26]In 2006, he was a judge on the FOX TV showCelebrity Duetsand appeared onStar Tomorrow,for which auditions were held in Los Angeles and New York City for undiscovered talent.

Foster in September 2012

In July 2006, Foster made a brief appearance onThe ViewasStar Jones's vocal coach. In August 2006, he was the musical director forJCPenneyJam'sThe Concert For American Kids.[27]Also in 2006, Foster was featured inUnder the Desert Sky,Andrea Bocceli's live album and DVD of a pop concert held in Las Vegas. In 2007, Foster was featured in Bocelli'sVivere Live in Tuscany,a live album and DVD of a pop concert performed at Bocelli's Teatro del Silenzio in Lajatico, Tuscany in July. In November 2007, Foster appeared inThe Oprah Winfrey Show's annual "Favorite Things" episode, performing with Josh Groban.[28]

In September 2008, singerCharicejoined Foster onThe Oprah Winfrey ShowwithCeline Dionvia satellite; and on October 31, he and Andrea Bocelli appeared onOprahagain together, where he stated that Bocelli was his "favourite singer on the planet".[29]

In December 2008, Foster was featured in a PBS special titledHit Man: David Foster & Friends,a concert featuring live performances by Foster and numerous other performers.[30]

Later in 2011, he was featured in Andrea Bocelli's live album,Concerto: One Night in Central Park(also known asLive in Central Park) and in Bocelli's fourPBSspecials. Bocelli also performed during Foster'sHit Manspecial.[31]

In late 2012, Foster appeared in an episode ofThe Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.His wife,Yolanda Foster,joined the cast of season three.[32]

In 2015, Foster joined the panel of judges forAsia's Got Talent.[33]In 2017 and 2019, he returned as judge withAnggun,Mel C,andVanness Wufor thesecond seasonandthird seasonwithAnggunandJay Park,[34]and also judged the Chinese-languageWorld's Got Talent.

In 2019, PBS hostedAn Intimate Evening with David Foster.The show includes his wifeKatharine McPhee,tenorFernando Varela,Pia Toscano, Loren Allred, and Shelea. [35]

In 2019, the biographical documentary,David Foster: Off the Recordwas produced and directed byBarry Avrich.[36]It debuted at theToronto International Film Festivalin September 2019. It includes archival footage and interviews, and appearances by singers includingBarbra Streisand,Michael Bublé,Josh Groban,andCeline Dion.[37]

In 2021, Foster and McPhee competed inseason sixofThe Masked Singeras "Banana Split". Foster dressed up as the banana half and did most of the instrument playing while McPhee dressed up as the ice cream half and did most of the singing. They were eliminated in the Group B Finale, where they competed againstJewelas "Queen of Hearts".

Christmas album productions

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Foster has produced multiple best-selling Christmas albums beginning withOnce Upon a Christmas,byKenny RogersandDolly Partonin 1984. He produced Celine Dion'sThese Are Special Times(1998), Josh Groban'sNoël(2007), Andrea Bocelli'sMy Christmas(2009), Michael Bublé'sChristmas(2011), Rod Stewart'sMerry Christmas, Baby(2012), Mary J. Blige'sA Mary Christmas(2013), and Jordan Smith's 'Tis the Season(2016). Thus, he has produced the best-selling Christmas albums of 1984, 1998, 2007–09, and 2011–12. Four of these albums rank among the top fifteen best-selling Christmas albums ever. He composed "Grown-Up Christmas List"(1990).

Foster and his fifth wifeKatharine McPheerecorded a seven-song Christmas EP calledChristmas Songsin 2022.[38][39]On October 20, 2023, the album was "completed" and re-released with seven additional songs.[40]

Philanthropy

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Foster created the David Foster Foundation, which supports children in need of medical transplants,[41]for which he was acknowledged in the Juno Awards 2019.[42]He is an ardent supporter of Israel, raising money for their military at fundraisers.[43]

Personal life

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Foster has been married five times and has five daughters, one son and seven grandchildren. His first child, Allison Jones Foster, was born in 1970 when Foster was 20. He placed her for adoption and reconnected with her when she was 30.[44][failed verification]His first marriage was to singer and writer B.J. Cook.[45]Cook and Foster had one daughter together,Amy(b. 1973), a songwriter and author.[45]

He married his second wife, Rebecca Dyer, on October 27, 1982 and they divorced in 1986.[46]They had three daughters:Sara(b. 1981),Erin(b. 1982), and Jordan (b. 1986).[47]Foster is the father-in-law of former professional tennis playerTommy Haas,who is married to Sara.

He married his third wife, songwriterLinda Thompson,in 1991 and divorced in 2005.[48]The two became a songwriting team, collaborating on several songs, including "I Have Nothing",performed byWhitney HoustoninThe Bodyguard(1992), and "Grown-Up Christmas List".[49]Foster was stepfather toBrandonandBrody Jenner(Linda's sons withCaitlyn Jenner), who both grew up living in his Malibu home. Both Jenner boys starred in a short-lived TV reality show calledThe Princes of Malibuin 2005 which also featured Foster and Thompson and was filmed in their home.

In 1992, Foster was driving on thePacific Coast Highwaywhen his car struck actor and dancerBen Vereen,who had just suffered a stroke while driving near his Malibu home and was stumbling on the highway.[50]Vereen was critically injured but recovered after going through physical rehabilitation.[51][52]Vereen said afterward that he would have died if Foster had not collided with him and then called for emergency services.[50]

Foster married his fourth wife, Dutch modelYolanda Hadid,inBeverly Hills, Californiaon November 11, 2011.[53]David had three stepchildren from Yolanda Foster's previous marriage toMohamed Hadid:Gigi(b. 1995),Bella(b. 1996), and Anwar (b. 1999). On December 1, 2015, Foster announced that after four years of marriage and nine years together, he and Yolanda had made the decision to divorce.[54]The divorce was finalized on October 16, 2017.[55]

In June 2018, Foster became engaged toKatharine McPhee.[56]On June 28, 2019, the couple wed at the ArmenianChurch of St Yeghiche, South Kensingtonin London.[57]McPhee gave birth to a son, Rennie David, in February 2021.[58][59]

Foster's sister, producer Jaymes Foster, has a son withClay Aiken.[60]Foster is a cousin of racecar driverBilly Foster.[61]

Discography

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Main article:David Foster discography
  • The Best of Me(1983)
  • David Foster(1986)
  • The Symphony Sessions(1988)
  • River of Love(1990)
  • Rechordings(1991)
  • The Christmas Album(1993)
  • Love Lights the World(1994)
  • Eleven Words(2020)
  • Christmas Songs(2022)

Collaborations

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Filmography

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Awards and nominations

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Main article:List of awards and nominations received by David Foster

In 1985,Rolling Stonemagazine named Foster the "master of... bombastic pop kitsch".[10]Foster has won 16Grammy Awards,including threeGrammy Awards for Producer of the Yearand has been nominated a total of 47 times.[67]He has been nominated three times for anAcademy Award for Best Original Songand won the 1999Golden Globe Award for Best Original Songfor the song "The Prayer"(sung byAndrea BocelliandCeline Dion) from the filmQuest for Camelot.He has been namedBMI's"Songwriter of the Year".[68]

See also

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References

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  8. ^abcEncyclopedia.com: "Foster, David"Contemporary Musicians | 1995 | Shelton, Sonya
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  14. ^ Michael Posner (September 22, 2007)."Michael Bublé wants to take over the world".The Globe and Mail.Toronto. Archived fromthe originalon March 26, 2009.RetrievedJune 6,2009.That was in 2000. Mulroney, an enthusiastic crooner himself, loved the material and promptly hired Bublé. Among the wedding guests was an old Mulroney friend, record producer David Foster, whose résumé includes a veritable Who's Who of pop musicians. Among them: Celine Dion, Barbra Streisand, the Bee Gees, the Corrs, Kenny Rogers, Dolly Parton.
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