David Foster Shares Update on Son Rennie's Evolving Interests (Exclusive)

David Foster Says His and Katharine McPhee's Prodigy Son Remy Is Moving Past Playing the Drums

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David Foster and Katharine McPhee's 3-year-old son, Rennie, has shown a talent for playing the drums, but his parents think he might end up becoming a lawyer in the future.

According to Foster, Rennie is currently losing interest in playing the drums. Foster shared this information with We exclusively at the Academy Museum's Stars of Science event on Saturday, April 13. They are curious to see what path Rennie will take in the future.

Rennie has not shown interest in playing any other instrument besides drumming. According to Foster, when Rennie tries to play the piano, he ends up just pounding on the keys, which can be a bit frustrating. However, Foster understands that Rennie is still just a young child at three years old.

Earlier this year, Rennie gained attention for his drumming skills when Foster shared a video of the then-2-year-old playing along perfectly to Michael Jackson's "Rock With You" on a mini drum set. Just one month later, Rennie even joined his famous parents on stage during one of their shows in Washington, D.C.

McPhee, 40, shared a February Instagram clip of herself cheering on Rennie from the side of the stage, captioning it with, "Had a VERY special guest join us on stage for the first time #ProudMom."

Foster mentioned that performing on stage as a family with Rennie was a fun experience, but it is not something they plan to do regularly. "We did it once or one and a half times and it was fun, but we’re not going to make a habit of it," he explained to Us.

Foster and McPhee recently teased their upcoming shows by posting a cute video of their son, Rennie, playing drums to Whitney Houston's "I Will Always Love You." Foster captioned the Instagram clip on March 30, inviting fans to see them on tour in May and hinting at a special guest appearance.

David Foster Says His and Katharine McPhee's Prodigy Son Remy Is Moving Past Playing the Drums

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Foster and McPhee welcomed their son in February 2021. They were first linked in 2017 and got engaged the following year, tying the knot in September 2019.

Foster mentioned in January that he was surprised by how easily Rennie picked up the drums, considering he is not a drummer himself. He found it mind-blowing and mentioned that Rennie is not even potty-trained.

Despite Rennie's musical talent, Foster emphasized that he sees Rennie as a typical kid. He mentioned that after playing the drums, Rennie enjoys playing with his toys.

McPhee shared with Us in October 2023 that she and Foster are focused on raising Rennie to be a kind and respectful individual. She emphasized the importance of him being polite, obedient, and having his own voice while also being a well-behaved child. Kevin Zelman contributed to this report.

Editor's P/S:

David Foster and Katharine McPhee's son, Rennie, has displayed an impressive talent for drumming at the tender age of three. However, his parents believe that his future may lie in law rather than music. While Rennie's current interest in the drums is waning, it remains to be seen what path he will ultimately choose. Foster and McPhee are curious to witness his development and support his interests, whether they lead him to the courtroom or the concert stage.

Despite Rennie's musical abilities, his parents prioritize instilling values of kindness and respect in him. They aim to raise him as a well-behaved child who is polite, obedient, and possesses his own unique voice. By emphasizing these qualities, Foster and McPhee hope to nurture Rennie's character and prepare him for a fulfilling life beyond his musical talents.