Norman Foote facts for kids

Norman Mervyn Barrington-Foote is a talented Canadian musician, songwriter, and comedian. He grew up in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Norman Foote is famous for his children's music and has been nominated for four Juno Awards (Canada's top music awards) for Best Children's Album. He won this award in 2010.

Norman has also written songs for big names like Walt Disney Records and Shari Lewis. He has worked on TV shows like CBC's Scoop and Doozie and live stage shows for popular characters such as Little Bear, Max and Ruby, Toopy and Binoo, and The Backyardigans.

Norman Foote's Journey in Music

Norman Foote started his musical journey early. He received his first guitar from his parents when he was 11 years old. He loved bands like the Beatles, and artists like Hank Williams and Elvis Presley. Soon, he switched to playing the electric guitar. This led him to perform with local bands throughout his high school years.

Discovering New Passions Abroad

When he was 20, Norman left home to travel. He explored Australia and New Zealand. While performing with a traveling theatre group in New South Wales, Australia, he found new interests. He discovered how much he loved puppetry and slapstick comedy. These new passions later became a big part of his shows.

Working with Disney and Other Labels

Norman Foote was one of the first artists to join the Music Box Artist Series with Walt Disney Records. With Disney, he recorded his first two albums: FootePrints and If the Shoe Fits.

In 1995, Norman teamed up with another well-known children's performer, Fred Penner. They worked with Fred's company, Oak Street Music, to release his next album, Shake a Leg. Oak Street Music continued to help produce more of his records, including Pictures on the Fridge in 1997.

Norman's Unique Music Style

People describe Norman Foote's music as energetic, friendly, and fun. He mainly uses his voice and guitar to create his songs. He mixes different music styles like light jazz, pop, and folk. This special blend has helped him stay popular for over 20 years.

Performing for Audiences Worldwide

Norman Foote has performed with many famous orchestras. These include the Oklahoma City Philharmonic, Nashville Symphony Orchestra, Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, and the London Symphony Orchestra. He has also performed at big comedy events. These include the Montreal Comedy Festival and Just For Laughs. He even performed internationally at the Galway Arts Festival in Ireland.

Award-Winning Albums

His seventh album, Love My New Shirt, won the "Best Children's Album" award at the 2010 JUNO Awards. This event took place in St. Johns, Canada. On May 25, 2013, Norman released his eighth children's album, "Always Be Yourself." In 2018, his ninth children's album, "Everybody Sings," came out.

Awards and Recognitions

Norman Foote has received 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

Norman Foote's Albums

Here is a list of Norman Foote's albums:

• Some People (1985)
• FootePrints (1989)
• 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)