Michael Foster (musician)
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Michael Foster is the drummer
of rock band FireHouse.
to James Earnest and Patricia Valenti Foster. He has a younger brother called Daniel Sean. Since he was a kid, his parents gave him pots and pans
to beat on. Later on, he would receive a toddler
drum set which he admits didn't last long. When he was 5 years old, his mother gave him his first real drum set and he dedicated hours to practice it.
He got into school
bands
from an early age, and eventually learned music theory and other percussion instruments. While attending Highland Springs High School
the marching band won several awards for best drum line. He also got in a garage band
called Century.
Several years later, he auditioned for a band called White Heat where Bill Leverty
played. He got the job, and eventually they met C.J. Snare and Perry Richardson
, forming FireHouse in 1988.
Michael got married to his high school
sweetheart
, Lori Mingee, on September 15, 1995. They have two daughters and one son together: Jazzmin Rae, Dannielle Rain, and Dominick.
Drummer
A drummer is a musician who is capable of playing drums, which includes but is not limited to a drum kit and accessory based hardware which includes an assortment of pedals and standing support mechanisms, marching percussion and/or any musical instrument that is struck within the context of a...
of rock band FireHouse.
Biography
Michael Foster was born in Richmond, VirginiaRichmond, Virginia
Richmond is the capital of the Commonwealth of Virginia, in the United States. It is an independent city and not part of any county. Richmond is the center of the Richmond Metropolitan Statistical Area and the Greater Richmond area...
to James Earnest and Patricia Valenti Foster. He has a younger brother called Daniel Sean. Since he was a kid, his parents gave him pots and pans
Cookware and bakeware
Cookware and bakeware are types of food preparation containers commonly found in the kitchen. Cookware comprises cooking vessels, such as saucepans and frying pans, intended for use on a stove or range cooktop. Bakeware comprises cooking vessels intended for use inside an oven...
to beat on. Later on, he would receive a toddler
Toddler
A toddler is a young child, usually defined as being between the ages of one and three. Registered nurse, midwife and author, Robin Barker, states 'Any time from eight months onwards your baby will begin to realise he is a separate person from you...
drum set which he admits didn't last long. When he was 5 years old, his mother gave him his first real drum set and he dedicated hours to practice it.
He got into school
School
A school is an institution designed for the teaching of students under the direction of teachers. Most countries have systems of formal education, which is commonly compulsory. In these systems, students progress through a series of schools...
bands
Band (music)
In music, a musical ensemble or band is a group of musicians that works together to perform music. The following articles concern types of musical bands:* All-female band* Big band* Boy band* Christian band* Church band* Concert band* Cover band...
from an early age, and eventually learned music theory and other percussion instruments. While attending Highland Springs High School
Highland Springs High School
Highland Springs High School is a high school located at 15 South Oak Avenue in Highland Springs, Virginia. First opened in 1907, it is among the oldest schools in Henrico County/Richmond, Virginia...
the marching band won several awards for best drum line. He also got in a garage band
Garage band
The term garage band can refer to:* A band that performs garage rock* GarageBand, audio production software published by Apple Inc.* GarageBand.com, a website that helps publicize emerging bands...
called Century.
Several years later, he auditioned for a band called White Heat where Bill Leverty
Bill Leverty
William G. Leverty II is an American guitarist, who is a founding and current member of the American rock band FireHouse. Leverty, along with vocalist C.J. Snare, was responsible for writing many of the band's hit songs including "Don't Treat Me Bad"...
played. He got the job, and eventually they met C.J. Snare and Perry Richardson
Perry Richardson
Perry Richardson is the former bassist of rock band FireHouse until 1999.Richardson met C. J. Snare in North Carolina and started a band called Max Warrior. Eventually they met with Bill Leverty and Michael Foster...
, forming FireHouse in 1988.
Michael got married to his high school
High school
High school is a term used in parts of the English speaking world to describe institutions which provide all or part of secondary education. The term is often incorporated into the name of such institutions....
sweetheart
Sweetheart
Sweetheart can be:*The term of endearment applied to a person's significant other**Childhood sweetheart*Forgetful of bringing drinks to fellow coworkers*Sweetheart , recorded by Rainy Davis and re-recorded by Mariah Carey and Jermaine Dupri...
, Lori Mingee, on September 15, 1995. They have two daughters and one son together: Jazzmin Rae, Dannielle Rain, and Dominick.