‘Amazing Talent’: David Foster & Katharine McPhee’s ‘Prodigy’ Son Wows Fans Playing Drums Onstage at 3
At just three years old, Rennie Foster wowed audiences as he debuted his drumming skills on stage performing with his parents. Rennie’s appearance, shared by his mother in a video on Instagram, marked a captivating family moment on stage, impressing audiences and hinting at a promising musical future.
In a delightful showcase of emerging talent, Katharine McPhee and David Foster’s son, Rennie, at just 3 years old, captured the hearts of fans during a performance on stage at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., on February 25.
The celebrated musical duo introduced their son to the stage, where he joined them and showcased his talent for playing the drums.
McPhee took to Instagram to share this special occurrence, captioning the video, “had a VERY special guest join us on stage for the first time 🥁 #ProudMom.”
In the video, lasting just over 30 seconds, Rennie is seen playing the drums with vigor as his father plays the piano and McPhee moves to the rhythm of “St. Elmo’s Fire (Man in Motion).”
Despite Rennie’s apparent involvement with the drums, the “American Idol” alum was quick to clarify the reality behind the adorable performance. In a candid revelation in the comments section, she explained:
“By the way… I hope people realize that JR -the legend-@johnjrrobinson1 -our incredible drummer is drumming & Rennie is only copying to the best of his ability unmic’d- and it was cute to watch his first on stage debut.”
Katharine McPhee and David Foster at the 2024 MusiCares Person of the Year gala at the LA Convention Center in Los Angeles on February 2, 2024 | Source: Getty Images
The clip has since become a hit among fans, praising the couple’s “child prodigy.” One person wrote, “Omg he’s too good I can’t deal. Bring him to every show!,” while others expressed how adorable Rennie was on stage, writing, “This is the cutest thing in the world” and “My heart. Stop it right now this is the most precious thing I have seen.”
Fans also acknowledged the source of Rennie’s talent. Addressing McPhee, one wrote, “Amazing talent! He’s clearly inherited both of your musical dominant genes!” Meanwhile, another fan conveyed, “I love it……Mommy sidestage cheering on her future star Rennie Foster!“
Katharine McPhee performing on Season 4 of “American Idol” | Source: Getty Images
Rennie’s drumming aptitude had already made waves before this recent performance. In January, his mother uploaded a TikTok video revealing his musical flair.
In the clip, Rennie energetically drums to Michael Jackson’s “Rock With You” on his personalized red drum set. On the sidelines, his father observes with amusement, offering guidance at moments.
In the text overlaying the video, McPhee reveals, “my 2-year-old baby is a genius.” She then guides the camera through a hallway to the room where Rennie is playing the drums.
Dressed in a gray T-shirt and sporting headphones, Rennie is fully immersed, masterfully keeping pace with the King of Pop’s rhythm. Foster, clearly enjoying the scene, nods...
