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Jul 4, 2018 · B.J. Cook (1972–1981) Bonnie Jean Cook, who is also a singer and songwriter, married David Foster in 1972. The couple met in Vancouver at a bar, and Foster was looking to put together a band at the time. Cook happened to be a great singer, and she was flamboyant—opposite to what Foster was back in the day.
May 10, 2023 · B.J. Cook was the female vocalist for the ‘70s band Skylark which included keyboardist and ex-husband David Foster. In this raw, highly personal and and engaging chat with Dan Hare, B.J. reveals: much about her experiences as a woman in the early days of Canada’s music scene; working with Ronnie Hawkins; her connection to Tommy Chong; why ...
Members of Skylark: Donny Gerrard - lead vocals, backing vocal arrangements. B.J. Cook Foster - lead and backing vocals. David Foster - piano, electric piano, Moog and pipe organ. Other musicians: Steve Pugsley - bass. Alan Mix - guitar. Brian Hilton, Duris Maxwell - drums. Carl Graves - backing vocals, percussion.
Cook talks about a run-in with Johnny Cash in her early nightclub days, dating Robin Williams and her daughter Amy Foster’s success writing songs for Michael Buble. The podcast contains the song ‘Wildflower’, as recorded by Skylark.
Nov 1, 2023 · 2023 marks the 50th anniversary of the album Wildflower as members B. J. Cook and David Foster were presented with a star on the BC Entertainment Hall of Fame’s StarWalk. Host Peter McCully chats with Cook who talks about being a showgirl at The Cave Supper Club in Vancouver, before leaving to play the Elegant Parlour nightclub run by Tommy ...
Nov 13, 2022 · David Foster 's first marriage to Canadian musician and former Skylark bandmate B.J. Cook came at the start of his rise — and he's actually credited her with some of his success. "I think I...
