Norman Foote

Born Norman Mervyn Barrington Foote, Norman Foote had to develop a sense of humor at an early age. That sense of humor has become a hallmark of his music. Foote is known for his kid's-eye view of the world, and his friendly but pointed jabs at anything from pollution to Mom's style of cooking. Foote left his native Canada at age 20 and made his living as a street performer in Australia and New Zealand. He joined a traveling theater troupe in New South Wales, and developed an interest in puppetry and physical comedy. Foote began to combine all three in his stage performances ...