David Foster
David Foster
Full Name and Common Aliases
David Keith Foster is a renowned Canadian music producer, composer, and musician who has been active in the industry since the 1970s.
Birth and Death Dates
Born on November 1, 1949, in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Still alive as of my last update.
Nationality and Profession(s)
Foster is a Canadian national with a career spanning multiple professions: music producer, composer, musician, record executive, songwriter, and arranger.
Early Life and Background
Growing up in a musical family, Foster's father was a jazz pianist and his mother a classically trained singer. This early exposure to music sparked his passion for the arts from an early age. He began playing piano at six years old and later attended York University in Toronto, where he studied music education.
Major Accomplishments
Throughout his illustrious career, Foster has earned numerous accolades:
16 Grammy Awards out of 47 nominations
Inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame (2002) and the Songwriters Hall of Fame (2003)
Won a star on Canada's Walk of Fame (2004)Notable Works or Actions
Foster has collaborated with numerous prominent artists across various genres. Some notable works include:
Producing several albums for Canadian singer Celine Dion, including _Let's Face the Music and Dance_ (1993) and _These Are Special Times_ (1998)
Collaborating with Burt Bacharach on projects such as the soundtrack for the film _Arthur_ (1981)
Working with Chicago, a legendary rock band, on their albums _Chicago XI_ (1977) and _Hot Streets_ (1978)
Impact and Legacy
David Foster's impact on the music industry extends beyond his own achievements. He has mentored countless aspiring artists and producers through various workshops and public appearances:
His work with Celine Dion helped elevate her global profile, making French-Canadian pop a significant force in international music
As a producer, he has enabled many emerging talents to break into the industry, fostering a legacy of innovation and collaboration
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
David Foster's reputation as a visionary musician and producer is deeply rooted in his unwavering dedication to his craft. His versatility and innovative approach have earned him widespread respect from peers and fans alike:
His eclectic blend of classic and contemporary styles has influenced generations of musicians
As a vocal advocate for the arts, he continues to inspire emerging talent through mentorship and public appearances
Quotes by David Foster
Lightfoot’s voice is such a part of the fabric of Canada, I know it almost as well as I know my own voice.
Fiction either moves mountains or it’s boring; it moves mountains or it sits on its ass.
I’ve noticed that, while I can’t help but respect and sort of envy the moral nerve of people who truly do not care what others think of them, people like this also make me nervous, and I tend to do my admiring from a safe distance.
There’s an evolutionary imperative why we give a crap about our family and friends. And there’s an evolutionary imperative why we don’t give a crap about anybody else. If we loved all people indiscriminately, we couldn’t function.
Tennis’s beauty’s infinite roots are self-competitive. You compete with your own limits to transcend the self in imagination and execution. Disappear inside the game: break through limits: transcend: improve: win.
Perfection is an awful prison, which shackles the soul and chains the spirit in shame and despair.
Blind certainty, a close-mindedness that amounts to an imprisonment so total that the prisoner doesn’t even know he’s locked up.
There are these two young fish swimming along and they happen to meet an older fish swimming the other way, who nods at them and says ‘Morning, boys. How’s the water?’ And the two young fish swim on for a bit, and then eventually one of them looks over at the other and goes ‘What the hell is water?’