David Lawrence (composer)

David Lawrence (born 1960) is an American film and TV composer and lyricist, best known for Disney Channel original movies such as the High School Musical, Cheetah Girls and Descendants franchises. He is the son of Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gorme, the pop duo known as Steve and Eydie.

Lawrence began his career writing songs for Earth, Wind & Fire, Stephanie Mills and Diane Schurr. He transitioned to writing for television. He was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Music Composition for a Limited or Anthology Series, Movie or Special (Original Dramatic Score) in 2016 for his work on Descendants.^[1]

He is married to lyricist and collaborator Faye Greenberg. He also tours with a tribute show to his parents entitled "A Toast to Steve and Eydie."^[2]