Celebrity Celebrity Birthdays David Foster Says He's 'Just Groovin'' as He Celebrates 75th Birthday: 'Hasn't Caught Up with Me' (Exclusive) The music producer to PEOPLE at his 75th birthday bash produced by Live Nation-Hewitt Silva at Hollywood Bowl on Sunday, Nov. 3 By Gabrielle Rockson Gabrielle Rockson Gabrielle Rockson is a staff writer-reporter for PEOPLE. She joined PEOPLE in 2023 and covers entertainment and human interest stories. She's interviewed David Beckham, Zendaya, Timothée Chalamet and many others. Her previous work can be found in OK! Magazine, MyLondon, GRM Daily, and more. People Editorial Guidelines and Nicole Pajer Published on November 4, 2024 01:05PM EST Comments David Foster at the Hollywood Bowl on Nov. 3, 2024. Photo: Randall Michelson/Live Nation-Hewitt Silva David Foster is opening up about his new year of life! Speaking exclusively to PEOPLE at his 75th birthday bash You're the Inspiration: David Foster produced by Live Nation-Hewitt Silva at the Hollywood Bowl on Sunday, Nov. 3, the record producer and composer — who turned 75 on Nov. 1 — spoke about his celebrations. "It’s kind of a blur. You know, we had a big fundraiser last night, on rehearsal day, on my birthday on Friday,” he says. “So it hasn't caught up with me. I haven't really celebrated my birthday yet, but last night was a big blowout for my foundation.” He continues, “And tonight, of course, is the concert. And I think maybe tomorrow I'll think that I've just turned 75.” Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. David Foster's birthday bash at the Hollywood Bowl on Nov. 3, 2024. Randall Michelson/Live Nation-Hewitt Silva David Foster Gushes Over the Success of His Daughters Sara and Erin's Show Nobody Wants This: It's 'Next Level' Foster also revealed that his wife Katharine McPhee treated him to a lot of gifts for his birthday. “Oh, she bought me a lot of presents. She's great. She's been amazing,” he says. “And of course, we have our 3-year-old that keeps us busy and gets us up in the morning!" The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now!" Foster shares 3½-year-old son Rennie with McPhee, 40. He’s also father to daughters Allison, 54, Amy, 51, Sara, 43, Erin, 42, Jordan, 39, from previous relationships. Asked about he and McPhee hitting the milestones of 75 and 40 this year, Foster tells PEOPLE, “She's fine, and I don't even think about it either. You know, I'm just groovin.” David Foster performs at the Hollywood Bowl on Nov. 3, 2024. Randall Michelson/Live Nation-Hewitt Silva David Foster's 6 Kids: Everything to Know Meanwhile, Foster’s Sunday night bash was one to remember, featuring performances from McPhee, Kristin Chenoweth, Josh Groban, Andrea Bocelli, Michael Bublé and Jennifer Hudson. Kristin Chenoweth and David Foster at the Hollywood Bowl on Nov. 3, 2024. Randall Michelson/Live Nation-Hewitt Silva Back in June, Foster spoke to PEOPLE about his 75th birthday plans. "You know how some ideas just come up at a restaurant or whatever? I think it was my manager Mark who said, 'We should do something for your birthday!'" he said. "He started asking people if they'd come and gosh, they all started saying yes. It's a big deal for them to do this and it's still taxing on their schedule so I appreciate it very much," he continued. "So it's going to be the big blow-up." Close