David Foster, born November 1, 1949, in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, began piano lessons at age five and started his professional career in the late 1960s with bands like The Strangers and performing with artists such as Chuck Berry. In 1971, his band Skylark signed with Capitol Records, achieving a Top 10 hit with 'Wildflower' in 1973, after which Foster moved to Los Angeles to work as a session musician with John Lennon, George Harrison, and others. Transitioning to songwriting and production, Foster co-wrote Earth, Wind & Fire's 'After the Love Has Gone' (1979 Grammy winner) and produced soundtracks for films including The Bodyguard, Urban Cowboy, and St. Elmo's Fire. He played key roles in launching Celine Dion, Josh Groban, and Michael Bublé, producing Grammy-winning albums like Bublé's Call Me Irresponsible (2008) and Crazy Love (2009). Foster has earned 16 Grammy Awards, three Oscar nominations, an Emmy, and a Golden Globe. Foster performs annually in Asia, often featuring vocalists in pop and classical crossover styles, and received a Hollywood Walk of Fame star in 2013.