Michael Foster

Michael Foster (born December 9, 1964) is an American musician best known as the drummer and founding member of rock band Firehouse.

Foster was born in Richmond, Virginia to James Ernest and Patricia (née Valenti) Foster. He has a younger brother named Daniel Sean. At the age of 5, his mother gave him his first real drum set and he dedicated hours to practice it. He played in school bands and eventually learned music theory as well as other percussive instruments.

In 1984, Foster auditioned for a band called White Heat, in which Bill Leverty was the guitarist. He got the job, and eventually they met C.J. Snare and Perry Richardson through touring in the Carolinas. White Heat was officially formed by 1988, and would change their name to Firehouse prior to the release of their self-titled debut album.

Foster is known to have played in one other band outside of Firehouse, filling in for Warrant drummer Steven Sweet from December 2012 until February 2013, while Sweet recovered from a neck injury.