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David Foster (other)
David Foster (born 1949) is a Canadian musician, record producer, and pianist. David Foster may also refer to: *Dave Foster, American drummer, briefly with Nirvana in 1988 * David Foster (cricketer, born 1959), English cricketer *David Foster (equestrian) (1955–1998), Irish equestrian *David Foster (novelist) (born 1944), Australian novelist *David Foster (Royal Navy officer) (1920–2010), pilot *David Foster (rugby league), rugby league footballer of the 1990s and 2000s * David Foster (woodchopper) (born 1957), Australian woodchopper * David J. Foster (1857–1912), U.S. Representative from Vermont *David Jack Foster (1859–1948), U.S. brigadier general during World War I *David Foster (writer) David Foster is an American television writer, producer and medical doctor best known for working as a writer/producer on the Fox medical drama series '' House''. Medical career Foster graduated from Harvard Medical School in 1995. He atten ..., American television writer (''H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Foster
David Walter Foster (born November 1, 1949) is a Canadian musician, composer, arranger, record producer and music executive who chaired Verve Records from 2012 to 2016. He has won 16 Grammy Awards from 47 nominations. His music career spans more than five decades, mainly beginning in the early 1970s as a keyboardist for the pop group Skylark. Early life and career Foster was born in Victoria, British Columbia, the son of Maurice "Maury" Foster, an office worker, and Eleanor May Foster (née Vantreight), a homemaker. In 1963, at the age of 13, he enrolled in the University of Washington music program.Encyclopedia.com: "Foster, David" Contemporary Musicians , 1995 , Shelton, Sonya In 1965, he auditioned to lead the band in an Edmonton nightclub owned by jazz musician |
David Foster (writer)
David Foster is an American television writer, producer and medical doctor best known for working as a writer/producer on the Fox medical drama series '' House''. Medical career Foster graduated from Harvard Medical School in 1995. He attended school with Neal Baer, a pediatrician who would eventually become the executive producer of '' Law & Order: Special Victims Unit''. As a doctor he worked at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and the Harvard School of Public Health listening to patient's stories and diagnose uncommon illnesses, a skill which he would later utilize as a writer on ''House''. Television career Foster would eventually move into television writing through Neal Baer, who hired him to freelance-write an episode of ''Law & Order: SVU'' entitled "Parts". The producers of ''House'' were impressed by his credentials and hired him as a consulting producer during the show's first season. Since then he has served as a writer and producer and was promoted to co-e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Foster (album)
''David Foster'' is a self-titled solo album by David Foster, released in 1986. The album is mainly instrumental with two duet-style songs featuring rare vocals from Foster himself. This work led to Foster receiving the Juno Award for " Instrumental Artist of the Year" in 1986 and 1987, and a Grammy Award nomination for "Best Pop Instrumental Performance" in 1986. Co-producer Humberto Gatica was also nominated for a Grammy Award in 1986 for "Best Engineered Recording" for this album. Background and writing After producing numerous commercially successful albums for other artists during the 1980s, David Foster released his first major label debut in 1986. The album features many of Foster's friends and collaborators from the Los Angeles-area studio musician scene who had worked with him on previous releases including his first solo album "The Best of Me" and the ''St. Elmo's Fire'' soundtrack. The first track is the instrumental version of the "Love Theme" from the 1985 film ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Badger (band)
Badger were a British rock band from the early 1970s. The band was founded by keyboardist Tony Kaye after he left Yes, along with bassist and vocalist David Foster. Background David Foster had been in the Warriors with Jon Anderson before Anderson co-founded Yes. Foster later worked with the band on their second album ''Time and a Word'' (1970). Kaye had worked on a solo project by Foster that was never released. The pair found drummer Roy Dyke, formerly of Ashton, Gardner and Dyke, and Dyke suggested guitarist and vocalist Brian Parrish formerly of Parrish & Gurvitz which later became Frampton's Camel (after Parrish left P&G) on guitar. The new band began rehearsing in September 1972 and signed to Atlantic Records. ''One Live Badger'' (1973) Badger's first release was the live album, ''One Live Badger'', produced by Jon Anderson and Geoffrey Haslam, and was taken from a show opening for Yes at London's Rainbow Theatre. Five of the songs were co-written by the whol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Warriors (British Band)
The Warriors, also known as The Electric Warriors, were a British rock 'n' roll, Beatles-inspired band of the early 1960s. While the band recorded a few singles with Decca Records, it is mostly remembered because many of its members (most notably Jon Anderson) later became successful musicians in the British progressive rock scene of the 1970s. The line-up included Jon Anderson (later Yes singer) on vocals, Jon's brother Tony Anderson (later Los Bravos member) on vocals, Brian Chatton on keyboards (who would later join Phil Collins and Ronnie Caryl to form Flaming Youth and after that join ex-The Nice Lee Jackson in Jackson Heights), Ian Wallace (later King Crimson and Bob Dylan's drummer) on drums, and David Foster (later in Badger with ex-Yes keyboardist Tony Kaye) on bass, as well as two guitarists – Rod Hill and Mike Brereton. The Warriors played in several venues in England, including The Cavern Club in Liverpool, mostly doing covers from the early Beatles' rep ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Foster (film Producer)
David Foster (1929 – December 23, 2019) was an American film producer, with credits in films such as '' The Thing'' (1982), '' The Mask of Zorro'' (1998) and '' The Core'' (2003). Early life Foster was born in 1929 in The Bronx, New York City. His parents were Jewish immigrants from Poland. He moved to California in 1946 at age 17, and graduated from USC School of Cinema - Television in 1953. Career Early career Foster began his career as a publicist for Rogers & Cowan, representing top tier talent including Steve McQueen, Shirley MacLaine, Peter Sellers and Sonny and Cher. He then became a partner at Allan, Foster, Ingersoll and Weber. He produced his first film, '' McCabe & Mrs. Miller'', in 1971. Filmography Personal life and death Foster married Jackie Pattiz in 1959, and they had three sons: Gary, Greg, and Tim. Gary followed in his father's footsteps, producing the TV series ''Community''. Tim also produced two films in the late 1990s, and Greg was the forme ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Kirby Foster
David Kirby or "D. K." Foster (1882–1969) was a prominent Baptist minister, influential community leader in Arkansas and Missouri, and a friend and counselor to President Harry S. Truman. Biography Foster was born and raised in the former community of Pitman, in Randolph County, Arkansas. After graduating from Ouachita College in Maynard, Arkansas, Foster worked as both an educator and minister in Arkansas and Missouri. Foster eventually became pastor of the First Baptist Church of Caruthersville, Missouri, a position which he held for 27 years. Foster was an active supporter of the Democratic Party Democratic Party most often refers to: *Democratic Party (United States) Democratic Party and similar terms may also refer to: Active parties Africa *Botswana Democratic Party *Democratic Party of Equatorial Guinea *Gabonese Democratic Party *Demo ..., and while he never ran for office himself, Foster had the reputation of being the "Reverend of 1,000 votes." Many candidates ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Blythe Foster
David Blythe Foster (20 June 1858''1939 England and Wales Register'' – 10 July 1948) was a British politician who served as Lord Mayor of Leeds. Foster was born at Holme-on-Spalding-Moor. A keen Methodist, he was a lay preacher, and volunteered with the Leeds Central Mission. His experiences there led him to write a book, ''Leeds Slumdom''. He ran a dressmakers' warehouse, and from 1893 limited working hours to 48 per week, and paid what he considered to be a living wage. In 1891, Foster was elected as a Liberal Party member of the Holbeck Board of Guardians, but his views proved too radical for the party, which refused to support him the following year. Foster stood down, but ran as an independent progressive in 1894. In 1895, he joined the Independent Labour Party, and stood repeatedly for Leeds Town Council in Armley and Wortley. He decided, in 1897, to live on an average worker's wage. Foster also joined the Labour Church movement in 1895, and supported the Lee ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Jack Foster
David Jack Foster (November 2, 1859 – September 10, 1948) was a United States Army officer in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He served in the Spanish–American War and World War I. Biography Foster was born on November 2, 1859, in Princeton, Illinois. His father died when he was young, and after attending the local public schools, Foster went to Chicago in order get find better opportunities, with several members of his family following him shortly after. On July 17, 1877, after making a living by selling insurance and working at the local post office, Foster enlisted in the Sixth Illinois Infantry. A year after his enlistment, Foster was commissioned as a second lieutenant, and on February 11, 1879, he was promoted to first lieutenant. Upon his promotion to captain on July 27, 1880, Foster assumed command over Company B of the Fourth Illinois Infantry, and he commanded the Sixth Illinois Infantry after his promotion to colonel on January 6, 1893. On May 11, 18 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nirvana (band)
Nirvana was an American rock band formed in Aberdeen, Washington, in 1987. Founded by lead singer and guitarist Kurt Cobain and bassist Krist Novoselic, the band went through a succession of drummers, most notably Chad Channing, before recruiting Dave Grohl in 1990. Nirvana's success popularized alternative rock, and they were often referenced as the figurehead band of Generation X. Their music maintains a popular following and continues to influence modern rock culture. In the late 1980s, Nirvana established itself as part of the Seattle grunge scene, releasing its first album, '' Bleach'', for the independent record label Sub Pop in 1989. They developed a sound that relied on dynamic contrasts, often between quiet verses and loud, heavy choruses. After signing to major label DGC Records in 1991, Nirvana found unexpected mainstream success with "Smells Like Teen Spirit", the first single from their landmark second album ''Nevermind'' (1991). A cultural phenomenon of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David J
David John Haskins (born 24 April 1957, Northampton, Northamptonshire, England), better known as David J, is a British alternative rock musician, producer, and writer. He is the bassist for the gothic rock band Bauhaus and for Love and Rockets. He has composed the scores for a number of plays and films, and also wrote and directed his own plays, ''Silver for Gold (The Odyssey of Edie Sedgwick)'', in 2008, which was restaged at REDCAT in Los Angeles in 2011, and ''The Chanteuse and The Devil's Muse'' in 2011. His artwork has been shown in galleries internationally, and he has been a resident DJ at venues such as the Knitting Factory. David J has released a number of singles and solo albums, and in 1990 he released one of the first No. 1 hits on the then nascent Modern Rock Tracks charts, with "I'll Be Your Chauffeur". His most recent single, "The Day That David Bowie Died" entered the UK vinyl singles chart at number 4 in 2016. The track appears on his double album, ''Vaga ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Foster (woodchopper)
David Foster OAM (born 20 March 1957) is an Australian world champion woodchopper, and Tasmanian community figure. He has held the World Woodchopping Championship title for 21 consecutive years, and is Australia's most successful athlete and possibly the only athlete in any sport in the world to win over 1000 titles. Personal life Foster is married to Jan Foster and has four children. Following his wife's illness, he was forced to quit management of the Australian Axeman's Hall of Fame at Latrobe. In 2014 he announced plans to leave Tasmania following an offer by Camden Council to set up a multimillion-dollar tourist attraction focused on his memorabilia after Tasmanian businesses and government rejected proposals for a similar attraction in Tasmania. However, he remained in Tasmania after being signed as the spokesman for OneCare, a Tasmanian aged care provider. Athletic career He started woodchopping with his father, George Foster, in 1978, and between them they won the World ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
