David Foster
Biography
David Walter Foster OC OBC (born November 1, 1949) is a Canadian record producer, composer, arranger, and musician. He has won 16 Grammy Awards from 47 nominations. His career began as a keyboardist for the pop group Skylark in the early 1970s before focusing largely on composing and production. Often in tandem with songwriter Diane 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 the Billboard Hot 100. He also chaired Verve Records from 2012 to 2016. Foster composed Boop! The Musical, which premiered in 2023 and debuted on Broadway; he was nominated for a Drama Desk Award for outstanding music.
Known For
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Hit Man: David Foster & Friends
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Andrea Bocelli - Vivere Live in Tuscany
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Andrea Bocelli - Under the Desert Sky
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Gone South: How Canada Invented Hollywood
Himself
Jackie Evancho: Dream With Me in Concert
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David Foster: Off the Record
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The Concert For World Children's Day
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Rock-a-Die Baby
Piano and Director
Seal: Soundstage
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Andrea Bocelli: Love In Portofino
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Arista Records' 25th Anniversary Celebration
Mogul
Letting Go
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Hit Man Returns: David Foster & Friends
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Hired Gun
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Andrea Bocelli - Cinema
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Andrea Bocelli 30: The Celebration
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Michael Bolton: This Is Michael Bolton
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Katharine McPhee: Live on Soundstage
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Now More than Ever: The History of Chicago
Oscar Conductor
The Bodyguard
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Andrea Bocelli: Concerto - One Night In Central Park
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Tears Are Not Enough
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Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our Lives
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Disney Parks Unforgettable Christmas Celebration
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Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade
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Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble
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Stille Nacht - Ein Lied für die Welt
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Intimate Portrait: Natalie Cole
Christmas with Andrea Bocelli & Friends: A Grammy Holiday Special
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David Foster's EGGGPAA
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Conviction of the Heart
Personal Info
Known For
Sound
Known Credits
31
Gender
Male
Birthday
1949-11-01
Place of Birth
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
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