David Foster is an esteemed musician, composer, record producer, and songwriter who has earned 16 Grammy awards. He has written songs for megastars such as Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson and Celine Dion as well as being an incredibly popular presence throughout Asia where his performances often draw sold out crowds.
Foster is married to Katharine McPhee and father to models Bella and Gigi Hadid, among other children. Additionally, he has appeared in multiple reality shows as part of his role as fatherhood.
Born in Victoria, British Columbia
Foster remains engaged in environmental issues despite a hectic career schedule, speaking about climate change, economic development and transitioning towards low carbon economies at various events worldwide such as Tides Foundation National Conferences, United Nations Environment Program Ministerials and German Green Party national conventions.
Foster was awarded with the Order of Canada and is an honored member of both the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, US Songwriters Hall of Fame, and Hollywood Walk of Fame. Additionally, he is well known as an avid philanthropist having established several charitable foundations.
David Foster has achieved immense success as an artist over the course of his illustrious career, writing, producing, arranging and playing piano on multi-platinum hit albums and songs ranging from soundtracks like St Elmo’s Fire and The Bodyguard to hits by Alice Cooper, Peter Cetera, Rod Stewart, The Corrs, All-4-One Lara Fabian Dolly Parton Gloria Estefan Mariah Carey Whitney Houston Linda Ronstadt Boz Scaggs among many others. His credits also include soundtracks like St Elmo’s Fire and The Bodyguard among many others. His credits also include soundtracks like St Elmo’s Fire and The Bodyguard as well as producing/arranging hits for Alice Cooper Peter Cetera Rod Stewart Rod Stewart The Corrs All-4-One Lara Fabian Lara Fabian Dolly Parton Gloria Estefan Mariah Carey Mariah Carey Whitney Houston Linda Ronstadt Boz Scaggs among many more artists among many more others!
Educated at the University of British Columbia
Beginning his career as a keyboardist for several bands and as a session musician for George Harrison’s Extra Texture and Thirty Three & 1/3 albums respectively, and producing Alice Cooper’s fourth album From the Inside respectively.
Co-wrote and performed keyboards on songs from both The Tubes’ 1981 album The Completion Backward Principle and Boz Scaggs’ 1980 Middle Man albums. Additionally, he composed the soundtrack for 1985 film St. Elmo’s Fire including its instrumental version of title track title track title track.
Foster is known for producing numerous artists, such as Whitney Houston’s The Bodyguard and Natalie Cole’s Unforgettable, winning numerous Grammys along the way and being inducted into both US and Canadian Music Halls of Fame. Additionally, he is noted for his philanthropic efforts; supporting multiple charities as he hosts annual David Foster and Friends performances across Asia; serving as judge on reality show The Masked Singer; being married four times before divorced twice and father to two daughters.
Married multiple times
David Foster has amassed significant wealth over his career by founding various business ventures that have increased his net worth. These ventures include founding 143 Records and becoming chairman of Verve Music Group to expand his presence within the music industry, as well as investing in real estate properties.
He is widely respected for his collaborations with top artists, which have helped create a steady source of income for him. Furthermore, he has donated to numerous philanthropic causes including his own foundation that assists families requiring major organ transplants for children.
David Foster has won 16 Grammy awards over five marriages. One was to Yolanda Hadid from Real Housewives of Beverly Hills fame; currently, he resides in Montecito with Katharine McPhee and hosts An Intimate Evening with David Foster concerts featuring hits from his past work with iconic artists as well as new talent – they have proven popular across the nation.
Career
David Foster has made an unparalleled mark as a professional musician, composer, producer, songwriter and singer for over five decades. He has won 16 Grammy awards as well as being inducted into both Canadian Music Hall of Fame and American Songwriters Hall of Fame.
Foster has not only composed and produced hits for established artists, but has also found many emerging ones such as Josh Groban, Michael Buble and Christina Aguilera. In addition to producing television specials for both CBC and CTV channels; writing Broadway musicals; producing special television events for CTV; as well as regularly guest hosting US radio shows he is well known as an artist scout and mentor.
Foster remains dedicated to giving back, even after all his success has taken. His foundation specializes in building housing, after-school programs and job training for at-risk youths. Furthermore, he assisted a struggling actor/singer named Ben Vereen recover from alcoholism before serving as a mentor on American Idol in 2006. Additionally, Foster is founder of a community development organization in Columbus Ohio providing jobs for repeat offenders as they reintegrate back into society.