David Foster is a Canadian musician, composer, arranger, winner of 16 Grammy music awards. One of the most successful producers in the history of pop music. He worked with many stars, including Lionel Richie, Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Celine Dion, Madonna, Andrea Bocelli, Tony Braxton, the Chicago group.
In 2013, Foster got his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. It is located on Vine Street in front of the iconic Capitol Records building. Nearby are the stars of his idols: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr and George Harrison.
Facts from the biography
David was born in the Canadian city of Victoria in the fall of 1949 into a large family. His father was a worker in a car repair company, and his mother was engaged in housekeeping and raising children.
In his autobiographical book "Hitman", the musician told the story that one day his mother wiped dust from a piano and accidentally hit one of the keys. Hearing the sound, the boy accurately named the note, finding that he had perfect hearing.
Foster's creative biography began at the age of 4. For a long time he persuaded his parents to send him to a music school, in the end they agreed. David began attending piano lessons and soon achieved great success, becoming one of the best students.
He received his primary education, the young man continued to study music. He became participants in a special program for the training of musicians at the University of Washington, and then began performing on stage.
A few years later, Foster joined the group accompanying the famous C. Berry. After that, he began to play in the band The Strangers and went on tour in England. Returning to Canada, David worked with R. Hawkins and then performed with the Skylark band.
Creative way
When the Skylark group ceased to exist, Foster set off from Los Angeles. There he assembled a new team called Airplay, which quickly gained popularity among the public.
During this period, Foster was not limited to playing only in his own team. He was often invited to perform by such famous musicians as J. Lennon, Michael Jackson, J. Harrison, Diana Ross, Barbara Streisand.
The next step in Foster’s creative biography was producing. He has worked with several well-known bands and artists, including L. Ritchie and the Chicago band. Their albums brought David Grammy Music Awards.
In the further career of a musician and producer, he worked with many famous representatives of pop music: W. Houston, N. Cole, S. Dion, E. Cooper, M. Carey, Madonna, L. Fabian.
Foster has been awarded many awards and prizes. On his account 16 Grammy, as well as Emmy, Golden Globe and several nominations for the Oscar.
David is also actively involved in charity work. In 1986, he created his own fund to provide assistance and support to families with children in need of organ transplantation.
