Growing up he listened to Sly and the Family Stone, and after his mother bought him a bass (at age 12) he started playing with local bands.

In 1987, he had a phone conversation with Marcus Miller, then Miles Davis's bass player, and afterward sent him a tape of his music.

In 1993, during his time at Motown, Foley released 7 Years Ago...Directions in Smart-Alec Music.

[4] The Cité de la Musique showed a Miles Davis exhibition from October 16, 2009, to January 17, 2010, that included Foley's "lead bass".

[5] With George Clinton With Miles Davis With Paolo Rustichelli With Keith Staten With Lenny White With others