I think that there’s a sense, particularly with Kelly, our vocalist, that it’s getting increasingly more difficult to sing these tunes. My first question is, why now? Why a farewell tour? Foreigner started back in 1976 and 47 years later, you guys are doing a farewell tour which started a couple of weeks ago, on July 6, and it goes until October in the US. Joel: You guys are currently on your farewell tour. Read what Bleustein had to say about the farewell tour, Jones, his music, and more: They will be playing Budweiser Stage in Toronto on July 25 and just across the border at Darien Lake on July 28. Music Life Magazine caught up with Bluestein last Friday, ahead of the band’s only Canadian date on this leg of the tour. Along with Hansen, and after several member changes, the current Foreigner line-up consists of bassist Jeff Pilson ( Dokken), keyboardist Michael Bluestein (Roger Hodgson, Boz Skaggs, Enrique Iglesias), drummer Chris Frazier, and guitarists Bruce Watson and Luis Maldonado. In 2004, after taking some time off, Jones rebooted Foreigner and acquired vocalist Kelly Hansen ( Hurricane) in 2005. Throughout the years, Foreigner underwent several member changes. Their songs have become part of the soundtracks to many generations with such hits as I Want to Know What Love Is, Waiting for A Girl Like You, Hot Blooded, Urgent, Feels Like the First Time, I Don’t Want to Live Without You, Say You Will, Cold as Ice, Dirty White Boy, Head Games, Juke Box Hero, and more! Jones started Foreigner in 1976 along with Lou Gramm (vocals), Dennis Elliott (drums), Al Greenwood (keyboards), Ian McDonald (multi-instrumentalist), and Ed Gagliardi (bass).įor the past 47 years, Foreigner released several albums and has toured all over the world. But don’t expect to see Jones on tour as health issues have sidelined him for most shows in recent years.

Mick Jones, who turns 79 in December, is the only original member remaining in Foreigner.

Foreigner will continue to tour until the end of 2024 and will include other countries, yet to be announced. This leg of the tour goes until October 2023 with Canadian classic rockers Loverboy opening the shows. Foreigner (Photo Credit: B Karsten Staiger)įoreigner has decided to call it quits and is currently on their final tour aptly billed as The Historic Farewell Tour which began on July 6th in Alpharetta, Georgia.

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