Toby Gad

Tobias "Toby" Gad (born 28 March 1968) is a German music producer and songwriter based in Los Angeles. He is known for co-writing songs including John Legend's biggest hit, "All of Me", the fifth-highest certified single in RIAA history, and for co-writing and producing "Big Girls Don't Cry" by Fergie and "If I Were a Boy" by Beyoncé. Other notable works include "Skyscraper" for Demi Lovato, "Who You Are" for Jessie J, "Untouched" for The Veronicas, "A Year Without Rain" for Selena Gomez & the Scene, "Don't Hold Your Breath" for Nicole Scherzinger, "Love You More" for JLS, and "I Do" for Colbie Caillat.

Toby Gad
Toby Gad in 2013
Background information
Birth nameTobias Gad
Born (1968-03-28) 28 March 1968
Munich, West Germany
(now Germany)
GenresPop, rock, R&B, dance
Occupation(s)Producer, songwriter, musician
Instrument(s)Piano, guitar, bass, programming
Years active1986 present
LabelsGad Songs/Kite Music

In the third quarter of 2014, Gad was ranked the #3 songwriter in America by Billboard, behind Ryan Tedder and Pharrell Williams.

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