Foreigner is not able to say goodbye. They’ve prolonged their farewell tour into 2025, and legacy members will probably be becoming a member of the present lineup at choose exhibits alongside the way in which. See a whole listing of introduced dates and venues under.
Authentic keyboardist Al Greenwood and longtime bassist Rick Wills are confirmed friends, whereas talks reportedly proceed with lately retired founding frontman Lou Gramm. Stalwart songwriter, guitarist and producer Mick Jones now not often excursions with the band following a Parkinson’s analysis. He additionally wasn’t readily available as Foreigner was inducted into the Rock & Roll Corridor of Fame over the weekend.
“Performing the unbelievable catalog of music created by Mick Jones and the remainder of the primary incarnation of Foreigner is a dream come true for all of us,” Foreigner singer Kelly Hansen stated in an official assertion. “After 20 years of proudly flying the Foreigner flag, we’re thrilled to be periodically sharing the stage with the fellows who began all of it as we rejoice their Rock and Roll Corridor of Fame recognition.”
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Foreigner’s inductees included Jones, Gramm, Greenwood, Wills, drummer Dennis Elliott, the late multi-instrumentalist Ian McDonald and bassist Ed Gagliardi. An all-star forged welcomed them to the Rock Corridor: Demi Lovato sang lead on “Feels Just like the First Time,” Sammy Hagar was featured on “Sizzling Blooded,” and Gramm sang “I Need to Know What Love Is” with Kelly Clarkson.
Jones’ daughter, Annabelle Dexter-Jones, shared a particular message from her father: “Due to my brothers in track and rock ‘n’ roll who helped construct this legacy from the very first single. … I need to thank the followers, the listeners, the dreamers who made this journey attainable. Thanks to everybody who has been part of this unbelievable odyssey. Rock ‘n’ roll is ceaselessly.”
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Following their induction, Foreigner performed the halftime present because the Browns took on cross-state rival Cincinnati in NFL motion. Hansen is joined within the present line-up by guitarists Bruce Watson and Luis Maldonado, Jeff Pilson of Dokken fame, keyboardist Michael Bluestein and drummer Chris Frazier.
Foreigner spent the summer season sharing levels with Styx on the Renegades & Juke Field Heroes Tour, kicking issues off final July in Atlanta. They then performed a string of headlining exhibits via early October with Loverboy as an occasional touring companion. Foreigner’s just-released Turning Again the Time compilation features a beforehand unreleased bonus minimize that includes Gramm.
Prolonged Foreigner Farewell Tour Dates
Oct 25-Nov 9: Las Vegas, NV – The Venetian
March 13: Hollywood, FL – Arduous Rock Dwell at Seminole Arduous Rock
March 15: Clearwater, FL – The BayCare Sound
March 16: St. Augustine, FL – Saint Augustine Amphitheatre
June 11: Highland, CA – Yaamava’ Theater
June 14: Scottsdale, AZ – Speaking Stick Resort Pool
June 20: Reno, NV – Silver Legacy Resort and On line casino
June 21: Wheatland, CA – Arduous Rock Dwell – Sacramento
June 27: Arnolds Park, IA – Arnolds Park Amusement Park
June 29: Council Bluffs, IA – Harrah’s Stir Cove
July 4: Windsor, ON – Colosseum at Caesars Windsor
July 5: Battle Creek, MI – FireKeepers On line casino
July 12: Chippewa Falls, WI – Northern Wisconsin State Truthful
July 24: Columbus, OH – Ohio State Truthful
July 25: West Bend, WI – Washington County Truthful Park
July 26: Mount Nice, MI – Hovering Eagle On line casino & Resort
Aug. 7: Hamburg, NY – Erie County Truthful
Aug. 8: North Lawrence, OH – Neon Nights Nation Music Pageant
Aug. 28: Vancouver, BC – The Truthful on the PNE
Aug. 30: Palmer, AK – Alaska State Truthful
Sept. 11: Tulsa, OK – The Cove at River Spirit On line casino Resort
Sept. 13: Wright Metropolis, MO – Cedar Lake Cellars Vineyard
Sept. 21: West Springfield, MA – The Huge E – Enviornment
Oct. 3-4: Durant, OK – Choctaw On line casino – Grand Theater
Oct. 10-11: Atlantic Metropolis, NJ – Arduous Rock Dwell at Etess Enviornment
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