While a member of Foreigner, Gramm is best remembered for writing some of their mega-hits such as “Head Games,” “Waiting For A Girl Like You,” “Double Vision,” “Urgent,” “That Was Yesterday” and “Juke Box Hero. Foreigner was founded in 1976 by guitarist Mick Jones, along with his fellow British countrymen Ian McDonald and Dennis Elliott. The band’s current lineup includes lead vocalist Kelly Hansen (since 2005), lead guitarist Mick Jones (since 1976, and the only remaining original member), bassist Jeff Pilson (since 2004), keyboardist Michael Bluestein (since 2008), rhythm and lead guitarist Bruce Watson (since 2011), drummer Chris Frazier (since 2012. The Rochester native may tour again but no longer as a solo artist. Lou Gramm is not only considered a kind and loving spirit but is also considered one of the greatest voices in rock and roll history. This lasted until the two mended their wounds, and Gramm rejoined Foreigner in 1992. With both Gramm and Jones focusing their attention on solo projects in the late ’80s, it lead to his first departure in 1990 from Foreigner, when the two had a falling out that created a divide in the long relationship between them. Lou Gramm – Photo: Rick Munroe / MFNįoreigner, established in 1976 as an English rock band, has continued touring with co-founder Mick Jones and frontman Kelly Hansen, who joined the band in 2005. Musically, Gramm hasn’t sounded better and is regarded as a miracle after surviving the greatest challenge of his life during those difficult years where his health was greatly affected. This comes at a point in the legendary singer’s career, having made a remarkable comeback since having a near-death experience battling an inoperable brain tumor in 1997 at the age of 47. I love you guys very much,” Gramm added, to a somewhat somber response by those in attendance. “You get real excited when you start out in this business, but you’ve got to be smart enough to know when to walk away from it, too. “Tonight, right here in this theater, you listened to our last show,” said Gramm, 68, explaining that after talking things over with his wife Robyn it was best to give up touring with his solo band, which he has played with since 2004. The announcement came after the curtain call of “Hot Blooded,” where Gramm gathered up his band on stage and shocked the crowd by saying he’s walking away. The Rochester, New York native made the announcement during a live performance at Proctors Theatre in Schenectady NY. Hard rocker Lou Gramm, best known as co-founder and lead singer of ’70s rock band Foreigner, announced Saturday that the time was right for him to walk away from his solo career. A representative said he had passed away peacefully on 9. Foreigner’s Lou Gramm Retires during Live Performance in New York Ian McDonald, a co-founder of two era-defining groups in prog band King Crimson and rock outfit Foreigner, has died age 75. Foreigner is an English-American rock band, originally formed in NYC in 1976 by veteran English musician Mick Jones, and ex-King Crimson Ian McDonald along.
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