Norman Foote facts for kids
Norman Mervyn Barrington-Foote is a Canadian musician, songwriter, and comedian. He was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Norman Foote is well-known for his fun and lively music for children.
He has been nominated for four Juno Awards for Best Children's Album. He won this award in 2010. Norman Foote has also written music for famous companies like Walt Disney Records. He has also worked on TV shows like Scoop and Doozie and live stage shows such as The Backyardigans Live.
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Norman Foote's Journey
Starting with Music
Norman Foote received his first guitar when he was 11 years old. He loved music from bands like the Beatles and artists like Elvis Presley. Soon, he started playing the electric guitar. He performed with garage bands during his high school years.
Discovering Comedy
When he was 20, Foote traveled to Australia and New Zealand. While performing with a theater group in Australia, he found a new passion. He loved puppetry and slapstick comedy. This helped shape his unique performances.
Working with Disney and Others
Norman Foote was one of the first artists to sign with Walt Disney Records for their Music Box Artist Series. He recorded his first two albums, Foote Prints and If the Shoe Fits, with Disney. Later, in 1995, he worked with another children's performer, Fred Penner. They released the album Shake a Leg.
His Unique Music Style
People describe Norman Foote's music as joyful and fun. He uses only his voice and guitar. However, he mixes different music styles like light jazz, pop, and folk. This unique blend has kept his music popular for over 20 years. He also released an album for adults called Domestic Rendez-vous.
Performing Around the World
Norman Foote has performed with many famous orchestras. These include the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra and the London Symphony Orchestra. He has also performed at big comedy festivals. These include the Montreal Comedy Festival and Just For Laughs. He even performed at the Galway Arts Festival in Ireland.
Recent Albums
His seventh album, Love My New Shirt, won "Best Children's Album" at the 2010 JUNO Awards. On May 25, 2013, he released his eighth children's album, "Always Be Yourself". In 2018, Norman's ninth children's album, "Everybody Sings," was released.
Awards and Recognition
Norman Foote has won several awards for his work:
- Parent's Choice Award - 1992, 1996, 2001, 2002
- Socan's Best Songwriter for Children - 2002
- National Association of Parenting Publications of America Award - 1992, 2002, 2003
- Juno Awards Nominee - 1990, 1993, 2001
- Juno Awards Winner - 2010
His Albums
Here are some of the albums Norman Foote has released:
- Some People (1985)
- Foote Prints (1991)
- If the Shoe Fits (1992)
- Shake a Leg (1995)
- Pictures on the Fridge (1997)
- Step To It (1999)
- 1000 Pennies (2001)
- Love My New Shirt (2008)
- Always Be Yourself (2013)
- Everybody Sings (2018)
