On this day in 1977, the band’s debut album, ‘Foreigner’ was released, spinning off the hit singles, “Feels Like the First Time,” “Cold as Ice,” and “Long, Long Way from Home.”
The album charted
#4
on the
@billboardcharts
Top 200.
Gratitude to
@Slash
for joining in the celebration of our Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nomination. Your support makes it even more special. Vote now using the link in our bio.
We were inspired by the kids at
@shrinershosp
to re-record our biggest hit, I Want To Know What Love Is. Visit to download the song, music video, or pre-order Foreigner's Greatest Hits Live. All proceeds go to Shriners!
#ShowThemLove
“…coming to Foreigner was like coming back to my roots, to how I was when I started.” -
@TheKellyHansen
Wishing a happy birthday to the band’s lead vocalist Kelly Hansen who has been a part of the family for almost 2 whole decades, and puts his whole heart in every performance!
March 11, 2005 – the day
@TheKellyHansen
made his debut with Foreigner. His powerful vocals and stage presence have been a gift ever since! 🎤
Clip from 2011 show live in Chicago.
"When I had the idea of forming Foreigner, Ian McDonald was among the first I turned to. He was and always will be a giant on the English progressive rock scene. He was a musician of great substance and versatility.
During the Covid-19 pandemic, Gary Barlow, one of the UK’s most successful songwriters and lead singer of Take That, has received global recognition for his ’Crooner Sessions’ series. Here he is performing Foreigner's world wide ‘I Want To Know What Love Is’ with Kelly Hansen!
Inspired by the kids at
@shrinershosp
for Children, we re-recorded our biggest hit, I Want to Know What Love Is. Check out the premiere at
@UltClassicRock
& visit to pre-order. All proceeds go to Shriners!
#ShowThemLove
On this day in 1977, Foreigner made their first
@billboardcharts
Hot 100 appearance with "Feels Like the First Time" debuting at
#89
. The track eventually peaked at
#4
three months later on June 18, 1977.
Foreigner will launch its Historic Farewell Tour next July 6 in Alpharetta, Ga., with 32 U.S dates running through Sept. 3 in Holmdel, N.J. Loverboy will be opening. More legs, both domestic and overseas, are on tap through the end of 2024.
Lou Gramm was hospitalized in Rochester, NY last week with a severe respiratory infection, dehydration and fatigue. He had hoped to be ready for the FOREIGNER Double Vision: Then & Now tour. Unfortunately, today his doctor pronounced him unable to perform at these shows.
"The live show at Sturgis was everything anyone wants a rock show to be – loud, tough, rockin’ and hit, hit, hit, hit, hit, all in a row. Any band would kill for this set list."
Interview & Review from Sturgis Buffalo Chip with Mick, Lou, & Kelly!
On this day in 1982, Foreigner headlines a concert at the Orange Bowl billed as the "Rock Super Bowl." Opening acts included UFO, Pat Travers and
@bryanadams
.
Photo by Jimmy James
We had a blast with the patients at
@shrinershosp
, including Alec! Some of you may recognize him from many of Shriners' national TV campaigns. He is an inspiring young man!
#ShowThemLove
Happy birthday to
@DianaRoss
, gifting us with her vocals on this cover of “I Want to Know What Love Is” with
@MsPattiPatti
at the
@ApolloTheater
in 1985. Fun fact - It was Diana who ultimately planted the seed of creating the musical, “Jukebox Hero.”
Starting Friday, October 4th, FOREIGNER takes over
@SIRIUSXM
’s Classic Rewind (ch. 25) for the whole weekend! Tune in as founding member
@TheMickJones
, lead singer
@TheKellyHansen
, and original frontman
@GrammLou
take over the turntables! Tune In to feel like the first time!
Six years ago today marks the release of the live album 'Foreigner with the 21st Century Symphony Orchestra & Chorus'. The album represents a year-long collaboration between Mick Jones & GRAMMY nominated composing/arranging team, Dave Eggar & Chuck Palmer.
We wanted to celebrate 40 years of Double Vision by sharing ‘Then & Now’ photos with you thru 11/15!
Join us and post your own 'Then & Now' photos of your rocker selves! Just use
#DVThenandNow
when you post! View submissions here:
Winners announced 11/20.