List of Foreigner band members

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Foreigner onstage in 2016

Foreigner is an American rock band from New York City. Formed in 1976, the group originally included lead vocalist Lou Gramm, lead guitarist, keyboardist and vocalist Mick Jones, rhythm guitarist and woodwind player Ian McDonald, bassist Ed Gagliardi, drummer Dennis Elliott, and keyboardist Al Greenwood.

The band's current lineup includes lead vocalist Kelly Hansen (since 2005), lead guitarist, keyboardist and vocalist 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), and rhythm guitarist Luis Maldonado (since 2021).[1]

History[edit]

1976–1995[edit]

Foreigner was formed in April 1976 by former Leslie West Band guitarist Mick Jones, with the original lineup also including former Black Sheep vocalist Lou Gramm, former King Crimson keyboardist and woodwind player Ian McDonald, bassist Ed Gagliardi, former Ian Hunter drummer Dennis Elliott, and keyboardist Al Greenwood.[2] After two albums – 1977's Foreigner and 1978's Double Vision – Gagliardi left the band in April 1979 and was replaced by Rick Wills, formerly of Small Faces.[3] Following the release and promotion of 1979's Head Games, McDonald and Greenwood were fired in September 1980.[4] The group remained a quartet and released 4 in 1981.[5] For the album's promotional tour, McDonald's vacated spot was taken by Mark Rivera, while Bob Mayo and Peter Reilich performed live keyboards.[4] Foreigner's lineup remained the same for Agent Provocateur and Inside Information, before Gramm announced his departure from the band in May 1990 due to differences with Jones and to focus on his solo career.[6]

Jones replaced Gramm with Johnny Edwards, formerly of Montrose, Buster Brown, King Kobra, and Wild Horses, who contributed to the group's next album, Unusual Heat.[7] Keyboardist Jeff Jacobs joined after the album's release.[8] The Unusual Heat touring cycle was the last for Elliott, who left the band in 1993.[9] The drummer had ceased working with the group in 1991, with Larry Aberman filling in on tour, before Mark Schulman joined in early 1992 in time to perform on three new tracks for The Very Best ... and Beyond.[10] The new recordings also marked the return of Gramm, who rejoined Foreigner in May 1992 after working out his differences with Jones during the Los Angeles riots; he also brought his own bassist Bruce Turgon to replace the outgoing Wills.[11] For a tour in promotion of the compilation, Thom Gimbel joined on guitar and saxophone, before Scott Gilman took over the following year when Gimbel returned to touring with Aerosmith.[12] The group released and promoted its next album, Mr. Moonlight, in 1994.[13]

1995 onwards[edit]

After the end of the Mr. Moonlight touring cycle, Gilman left Foreigner and Gimbel returned in his place.[12] Around the same time, in January 1995, Schulman was replaced by Ron Wikso on drums.[14] The group continued touring, but did not release any new material before Brian Tichy replaced Wikso in April 1998.[15][16] Schulman returned for a second stint in 2000, before Denny Carmassi took over in time for the group's 25th anniversary tour in 2002.[17] After the tour ended in early 2003, Gramm and Turgon left Foreigner, and the band was put on hiatus for over a year.[18] Jones, now the sole remaining original member of the group, reformed Foreigner for a one-off charity show in July 2004 with a lineup including Gimbel and Jacobs, plus vocalist Chas West, bassist Jeff Pilson and drummer Jason Bonham.[19][20] Early the following year, the group reformed on a permanent basis, adding new frontman Kelly Hansen in place of West.[21] The group's lineup remained stable until December 2007, when long-time member Jacobs left.[8]

Jacobs was replaced for Foreigner's final shows of 2007 by Paul Mirkovich,[22] who later made way for Michael Bluestein in early 2008.[23] Bonham also left in August 2008,[24] to be replaced briefly by Bryan Head[25] and later by the returning Tichy.[26] Foreigner released its first studio album in 15 years, Can't Slow Down, in 2009.[27] After the subsequent touring cycle, Jason Sutter took over from Tichy in May 2010,[28] although within a year he had been replaced by Schulman.[29] During a tour in 2011, Jones was unable to perform a number of shows due to undisclosed reasons; he was replaced by Joel Hoekstra and later Bruce Watson for select dates, the latter of whom remained a full-time member of the group.[30] Schulman left again in August 2012, with Tichy filling in before Chris Frazier's arrival the next month.[26][31]

In recent years, Foreigner has reunited on several occasions with numerous past members. In July 2017, Lou Gramm, Al Greenwood and Ian McDonald performed a three-song encore with the current lineup of the group.[32] In October, the same three alumni returned to perform five songs and join the current lineup for an encore of two more, in addition to Rick Wills and Dennis Elliott.[33] Late the following year, the reunions expanded into a series of four special shows featuring all aforementioned past members, dubbed "Double Vision: Then and Now".[34]

In 2021, Thom Gimbel retired from the band[35] and was replaced by former Train guitarist Luis Maldonaldo.[1] In 2023, Foreigner started its farewell tour, with founding (and last remaining original member) Mick Jones again absent for health reasons.[36]

Members[edit]

Current[edit]

Image Name Years active Instruments Release contributions
Foreigner - Wacken Open Air 2016 11.jpg
Mick Jones 1976–present[2] (not touring 2011–2012, 2023–present)[37][38]
  • lead & rhythm guitar
  • keyboards
  • vocals
all Foreigner releases
2016 Lieder am See - Foreigner - Jeff Pilson - by 2eight - 8SC2570.jpg
Jeff Pilson 2004–present[19][20][21]
  • bass
  • backing vocals
  • keyboards (since 2021)
[39]
all Foreigner releases from Extended Versions (2006)[40] onwards, except Live at the Rainbow '78 (2019)[41]
2016 Lieder am See - Foreigner - Kelly Hansen - by 2eight - DSC4905.jpg
Kelly Hansen 2005–present[21]
  • lead vocals
  • percussion
2016 Lieder am See - Foreigner - Michael Bluestein - by 2eight - DSC4881.jpg
Michael Bluestein 2008–present[23]
  • keyboards
  • backing vocals
all Foreigner releases from Can't Slow Down (2009)[42] onwards, except Live at the Rainbow '78 (2019)[41]
2016 Lieder am See - Foreigner - Bruce Watson - by 2eight - DSC4909.jpg
Bruce Watson 2011–present[30]
  • lead and rhythm guitars
  • backing vocals
all Foreigner releases from The Best of Foreigner 4 & More (2014)[43] onwards, except Live at the Rainbow '78 (2019)[41]
2016 Lieder am See - Foreigner - Chris Frazier - by 2eight - 8SC2342.jpg
Chris Frazier 2012–present[31]
  • drums
  • percussion
Luis Maldonado (for Anna Nalick).jpg
Luis Maldonado 2021–present[1]
  • rhythm and lead guitar
  • backing vocals
  • bass[44]
none to date

Former[edit]

Image Name Years active Instruments Release contributions
Dennis Elliott and his wood sculptures 1997.jpg
Dennis Elliott 1976–1993[2][9]
(inactive 1991–93) (plus select shows in 2013, 2015, 2017, and 2018)[10][33][34]
  • drums
  • percussion
  • occasional backing vocals
[45][46][47][41]
Lou_Gramm_(Foreigner).jpg
Lou Gramm
  • 1976–1990
  • 1992–2003 (plus select shows in 2017 and 2018)
[2][6][11][18][32][34]
  • lead vocals
  • percussion
  • all Foreigner releases from Foreigner (1977) to Inside Information (1987), and from The Very Best ... and Beyond (1992) – three new studio recordings – to All Access Tonight: Live in Concert 25 (2003)
  • Live at the Rainbow '78 (2019)
[45][48][49][50][41]
Ian McDonald (2009).jpg
Ian McDonald 1976–1980[2][4] (plus select shows in 2017, 2018, and 2019) (died 2022)[32][33][34]
  • rhythm and lead guitars
  • keyboards
  • saxophone
  • flute
  • backing vocals
[45][51][52][47][41]
Al Greenwood & Ian McDonald (2009).jpg
Al Greenwood 1976–1980[2][4] (plus select shows in 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2023)[32][33][34][53]
  • keyboards
  • synthesizers
Ed Gagliardi 1976–1979[2][3] (died 2014)
  • bass
  • backing vocals
  • Foreigner (1977)
  • Double Vision (1978)
  • Classic Hits Live (1993)
  • Live at the Rainbow '78 (2019)
[45][51][47][41]
Rick and Mac by Grifoto.JPG
Rick Wills 1979–1991[3][11]
(plus select shows in 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, and 2023)[33][34][53]
all Foreigner releases from Head Games (1979)[52] to Classic Hits Live (1993)[47]
Johnny Edwards 1990–1992[7]
  • lead vocals
  • rhythm and lead guitars
Unusual Heat (1991)[46]
Jeff Jacobs.png
Jeff Jacobs 1991–2007[8]
  • keyboards
  • backing vocals
  • The Very Best ... and Beyond (1992) – three new studio recordings
  • all Foreigner releases from Live at Deer Creek (1994) to Live: Soundstage (2009)
[49][54][55]
Mark Schulman 04.jpg
Mark Schulman
  • 1992–1995
  • 2000–2002
  • 2011–2012
[10][17][29][26]
  • drums
  • backing vocals
  • The Very Best ... and Beyond (1992) – three new studio recordings
  • Live at Deer Creek (1994)
  • Mr. Moonlight (1994)
[49][54][56]
Thom Gimbel 2009.jpg
Thom Gimbel
  • 1992–1993
  • 1995–2021
[12][35]
  • rhythm guitar
  • saxophone
  • flute
  • keyboards
  • backing vocals
all Foreigner releases from All Access Tonight: Live in Concert 25 (2003)[50] to Live in Concert (2019),[57] except Live at the Rainbow '78 (2019)[41]
Bruce Turgon 1992–2003[11][18]
  • bass
  • backing vocals
  • The Very Best ... and Beyond (1992) – three new studio recordings
  • Live at Deer Creek (1994)
  • Mr. Moonlight (1994)
  • All Access Tonight: Live in Concert 25 (2003)
[49][54][56][50]
Scott Gilman.png
Scott Gilman 1993–1995[12]
  • rhythm and lead guitars
  • saxophone
  • backing vocals
  • Live at Deer Creek (1994)
  • Mr. Moonlight (1994)
[54][56]
Ron Wikso.png
Ron Wikso 1995–1998[14][16] drums none
Brian-Tichy.jpg
Brian Tichy
  • 1998–2000
  • 2008–2010 (plus fill-in shows in 2007, 2011 and 2012)
[15][16][17][26]
  • drums
  • percussion
Can't Slow Down (2009)[42]
Denny Carmassi 2002–2003[17] drums All Access Tonight: Live in Concert 25 (2003)[50]
Jason_Bonham_2009.jpg
Jason Bonham 2004–2008[19][20][21][24] all Foreigner releases from Extended Versions (2006)[40] to Can't Slow Down (2009)[42]
Chas West.png
Chas West 2004[19][20] lead vocals none
Paul Mirkovich.jpg
Paul Mirkovich 2007–2008[22] keyboards
Bryan Head 2008[25] drums
Jason_Sutter.jpg
Jason Sutter 2010–2011[28]
  • drums
  • backing vocals
Can't Slow Down ... When It's Live! (2010)[58]

Touring[edit]

Image Name Years active Instruments Details Release contributions
Ian Wallace, Sherman Oak, California 2005.jpg
Ian Wallace 1977 (died 2007) drums Wallace performed alongside Elliott, who had broken his right hand, during select tour dates throughout 1977.[59]
MarkRivera1.jpg
Mark Rivera
  • 1981–1988
  • 1991–1992
  • rhythm guitars
  • saxophone
  • flute
  • keyboards
  • backing vocals
Rivera, Mayo and Reilich all joined the touring group in 1981, Rivera and Mayo contributed to multiple studio albums.[4]
Bob Mayo 1981–1988
(died 2004)
  • keyboards
  • synthesizers
  • piano
  • rhythm guitar
  • backing vocals
  • 4 (1981)[60]
  • Agent Provocateur (1984)[61]
Peter Reilich 1981–1982 keyboards none
Larry Oakes 1988
  • rhythm and lead guitars
  • keyboards
Oakes and Cortelezzi took over from Rivera and Mayo, who were temporarily unavailable, during a tour in 1988.[62]
Lou Cortelezzi saxophone
Larry Aberman.png
Larry Aberman 1991–1992 drums Aberman filled in for Elliott following his departure in November 1991, before Schulman arrived the next year.[62]
John Purdell.jpg
John Purdell 2000 (died 2003)
  • keyboards
  • backing vocals
Purdell, who produced several songs for the band, performed with Foreigner on the Jukebox Hero Tour 2000.[63]
The Dead Daisies - Hamburg Harley Days 2017 24 (cropped).jpg
Doug Aldrich 2010 lead guitar Aldrich performed with Foreigner on May 22, 2010, at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Paradise, Nevada.[64]
Whitesnake San Antonio 2015 3.jpg
Joel Hoekstra 2011 Hoekstra filled in for Jones, unavailable due to illness, during a 2011 tour with his other group Night Ranger.[65]
Ollie Marland 2012 keyboards After taking a leave of absence due to cancer, Bluestein was temporarily replaced by Marland and then Hilland.[66][67]
Iron Butterfly Group PR Picture.jpg
Derek Hilland 2012–2013

Session[edit]

Image Name Years active Instruments Release contributions
Ian_Lloyd_in_2011.jpg
Ian Lloyd
  • 1976
  • 1977–1978
  • 1980–1981
  • 1983–1984
backing vocals
[45][51][60][61][48][46][56]
David Paich behind his keyboards.jpg
David Paich 1977–1978 string arrangements Double Vision (1978)[51]
Hugh McCracken
  • 1980–1981
  • 1987 (died 2013)
  • slide guitar
  • spanish guitar
  • 4 (1981)
  • Inside Information (1987)
[60][48]
Larry_Fast.jpg
Larry Fast
  • 1980–1981
  • 1983–1984
synthesizers
  • 4 (1981)
  • Agent Provocateur (1984)
[60][61]
Thomas Dolby 2016.jpg
Thomas Dolby 1980–1981 4 (1981)[60]
Michael Fonfara 1980–1981 (died 2021) keyboard textures
Junior_Walker.png
Junior Walker 1980–1981 (died 1995) saxophone
Robert John "Mutt" Lange 1980–1981 backing vocals
Alannah_Currie_1985_(cropped).jpg
Alannah Currie 1983–1984 Agent Provocateur (1984)[61]
Joe_Leeway_1985_(cropped).jpg
Joe Leeway
Don Harper
Jennifer_Holliday_6.27.2007.jpg
Jennifer Holliday
New Jersey Mass Choir of the GMWA
Wally_Badarou_Pop_Montreal_2016.jpg
Wally Badarou analog and digital synthesizers
Brian Eddolls synthesizers
Dave Lebolt
Jackwaldman.jpg
Jack Waldman 1983–1984 (died 1986)
Tom_Bailey.JPG
Tom Bailey
  • 1983–1984
  • 1987
  • synthesizers
  • additional keyboards
  • backing vocals
  • Agent Provocateur (1984)
  • Inside Information (1987)
[61][48]
Kevin Jones 1987 Synclavier Inside Information (1987)[48]
Sammy Merendino electronic percussion
Peter-John Vettese keyboards
Richard Cottle 1990 Unusual Heat (1991)[46]
Tommy Mandel
Terry Thomas
  • keyboards
  • guitars
  • backing vocals
Tony Beard electronic percussion
Felix Krish bass
Rachele Cappelli backing vocals
Angela Cappelli
Lani Groves
Vaneese Thomas
Tawatha Agee 1993–1994 Mr. Moonlight (1994)[56]
Robin Clark
Paulette McWilliams
Randy Cantor
  • keyboards
  • additional guitars
Duane_Eddy_1960.JPG
Duane Eddy lead guitar
BillyBremner1980crop.jpg
Billy Bremner additional guitars
Luis Enriques percussion
Marti Frederiksen.jpeg
Marti Frederiksen 2009
  • keyboards
  • guitars
  • percussion
  • backing vocals
Can't Slow Down (2009)[42]
Russ Irwin keyboards
Ryan Brown drums
Jason Paige backing vocals
Suzie_McNeil_cropped.jpg
Suzie McNeil

Timeline[edit]

Lineups[edit]

Period Members Releases
April 1976 – April 1979
April 1979 – September 1980
  • Lou Gramm – lead vocals, percussion
  • Mick Jones – lead guitar, keyboards, backing and lead vocals
  • Ian McDonald – rhythm guitar, woodwinds, backing vocals
  • Rick Wills – bass, backing vocals
  • Dennis Elliott – drums, percussion
  • Al Greenwood – keyboards, synthesizers
September 1980 – May 1990
  • Lou Gramm – lead vocals, percussion
  • Mick Jones – lead and rhythm guitars, keyboards, backing vocals
  • Rick Wills – bass, backing vocals
  • Dennis Elliott – drums, percussion
Summer 1990 – July 1991
  • Johnny Edwards – lead vocals, rhythm and lead guitars
  • Mick Jones – lead and rhythm guitars, keyboards, backing vocals
  • Rick Wills – bass, backing vocals
  • Dennis Elliott – drums, percussion
July – November 1991
  • Johnny Edwards – lead vocals, rhythm and lead guitars
  • Mick Jones – lead and rhythm guitars, keyboards, backing vocals
  • Rick Wills – bass, backing vocals
  • Dennis Elliott – drums, percussion
  • Jeff Jacobs – keyboards, backing vocals
none
November 1991 – March 1992
  • Johnny Edwards – lead vocals, rhythm and lead guitars
  • Mick Jones – lead and rhythm guitars, keyboards, backing vocals
  • Rick Wills – bass, backing vocals
  • Jeff Jacobs – keyboards, backing vocals
  • Larry Aberman – drums (touring)
March – May 1992
  • Johnny Edwards – lead vocals, rhythm and lead guitars
  • Mick Jones – lead and rhythm guitars, keyboards, backing vocals
  • Rick Wills – bass, backing vocals
  • Mark Schulman – drums, backing vocals
  • Jeff Jacobs – keyboards, backing vocals
May – October 1992
  • Lou Gramm – lead vocals, percussion
  • Mick Jones – lead and rhythm guitars, keyboards, backing vocals
  • Bruce Turgon – bass, backing vocals
  • Mark Schulman – drums, backing vocals
  • Jeff Jacobs – keyboards, backing vocals
October 1992 – spring 1993
  • Lou Gramm – lead vocals, percussion
  • Mick Jones – lead guitar, keyboards, backing vocals
  • Thom Gimbel – rhythm guitar, woodwinds, backing vocals
  • Bruce Turgon – bass, backing vocals
  • Mark Schulman – drums, backing vocals
  • Jeff Jacobs – keyboards, backing vocals
none
Spring 1993 – early 1995
  • Lou Gramm – lead vocals, percussion
  • Mick Jones – lead guitar, keyboards, backing vocals
  • Scott Gilman – rhythm guitar, woodwinds, backing vocals
  • Bruce Turgon – bass, backing vocals
  • Mark Schulman – drums, backing vocals
  • Jeff Jacobs – keyboards, backing vocals
January 1995 – April 1998
  • Lou Gramm – lead vocals, percussion
  • Mick Jones – lead guitar, keyboards, backing vocals
  • Thom Gimbel – rhythm guitar, woodwinds, backing vocals
  • Bruce Turgon – bass, backing vocals
  • Ron Wikso – drums
  • Jeff Jacobs – keyboards, backing vocals
none
April 1998 – summer 2000
  • Lou Gramm – lead vocals, percussion
  • Mick Jones – lead guitar, keyboards, backing vocals
  • Thom Gimbel – rhythm guitar, woodwinds, backing vocals
  • Bruce Turgon – bass, backing vocals
  • Brian Tichy – drums
  • Jeff Jacobs – keyboards, backing vocals
Summer 2000 – early 2002
  • Lou Gramm – lead vocals, percussion
  • Mick Jones – lead guitar, keyboards, backing vocals
  • Thom Gimbel – rhythm guitar, woodwinds, backing vocals
  • Bruce Turgon – bass, backing vocals
  • Mark Schulman – drums, backing vocals
  • Jeff Jacobs – keyboards, backing vocals
May 2002 – early 2003
  • Lou Gramm – lead vocals, percussion
  • Mick Jones – lead guitar, keyboards, backing vocals
  • Thom Gimbel – rhythm guitar, woodwinds, backing vocals
  • Bruce Turgon – bass, backing vocals
  • Denny Carmassi – drums
  • Jeff Jacobs – keyboards, backing vocals
  • All Access Tonight: Live in Concert 25 (2003)[50]
Band on hiatus early 2003 – July 2004
July 2004
  • Chas West – lead vocals
  • Mick Jones – lead guitar, keyboards, backing vocals
  • Thom Gimbel – rhythm guitar, woodwinds, backing vocals
  • Jeff Pilson – bass, backing vocals
  • Jason Bonham – drums
  • Jeff Jacobs – keyboards, backing vocals
none
March 2005 – December 2007
  • Kelly Hansen – lead vocals, percussion
  • Mick Jones – lead guitar, keyboards, backing vocals
  • Thom Gimbel – rhythm guitar, woodwinds, backing vocals
  • Jeff Pilson – bass, backing vocals
  • Jason Bonham – drums
  • Jeff Jacobs – keyboards, backing vocals
December 2007 – early 2008
  • Kelly Hansen – lead vocals, percussion
  • Mick Jones – lead guitar, keyboards, backing vocals
  • Thom Gimbel – rhythm guitar, woodwinds, backing vocals
  • Jeff Pilson – bass, backing vocals
  • Jason Bonham – drums
  • Paul Mirkovich – keyboards
none
Early – August 2008
  • Kelly Hansen – lead vocals, percussion
  • Mick Jones – lead guitar, keyboards, backing vocals
  • Thom Gimbel – rhythm guitar, woodwinds, backing vocals
  • Jeff Pilson – bass, backing vocals
  • Jason Bonham – drums
  • Michael Bluestein – keyboards, backing vocals
August – late 2008
  • Kelly Hansen – lead vocals, percussion
  • Mick Jones – lead guitar, keyboards, backing vocals
  • Thom Gimbel – rhythm guitar, woodwinds, backing vocals
  • Jeff Pilson – bass, backing vocals
  • Bryan Head – drums
  • Michael Bluestein – keyboards, backing vocals
Late 2008 – May 2010
  • Kelly Hansen – lead vocals, percussion
  • Mick Jones – lead guitar, keyboards, backing vocals
  • Thom Gimbel – rhythm guitar, woodwinds, backing vocals
  • Jeff Pilson – bass, backing vocals
  • Brian Tichy – drums
  • Michael Bluestein – keyboards, backing vocals
May 2010 – March 2011
  • Kelly Hansen – lead vocals, percussion
  • Mick Jones – lead guitar, keyboards, backing vocals
  • Thom Gimbel – rhythm guitar, woodwinds, backing vocals
  • Jeff Pilson – bass, backing vocals
  • Jason Sutter – drums, backing vocals
  • Michael Bluestein – keyboards, backing vocals
March – September 2011
  • Kelly Hansen – lead vocals, percussion
  • Mick Jones – lead guitar, keyboards, backing vocals
  • Thom Gimbel – rhythm guitar, woodwinds, backing vocals
  • Jeff Pilson – bass, backing vocals
  • Mark Schulman – drums, backing vocals
  • Michael Bluestein – keyboards, backing vocals
  • Feels Like the First Time: Live in Chicago (2011)[69]
September 2011 – August 2012
  • Kelly Hansen – lead vocals, percussion
  • Mick Jones – lead guitar, keyboards, backing vocals (not touring for health reasons)
  • Bruce Watson – lead and rhythm guitars, backing vocals
  • Thom Gimbel – rhythm guitar, woodwinds, backing vocals
  • Jeff Pilson – bass, backing vocals
  • Mark Schulman – drums, percussion
  • Michael Bluestein – keyboards, backing vocals
none
September 2012 – May 2021
  • Kelly Hansen – lead vocals, percussion
  • Mick Jones – lead guitar, keyboards, backing vocals
  • Bruce Watson – rhythm and lead guitars, backing vocals
  • Thom Gimbel – rhythm guitar, woodwinds, backing vocals
  • Jeff Pilson – bass, backing vocals
  • Chris Frazier – drums, percussion
  • Michael Bluestein – keyboards, backing vocals
  • The Very Best of Foreigner 4 & More (2014)[43]
  • In Concert: Unplugged (2016)[70]
  • "The Flame Still Burns" (2016)[71]
  • Foreigner with the 21st Century Symphony
    Orchestra & Chorus
    (2018)[72]
  • Live in Concert (2019)[57]
May 2021 – present
  • Kelly Hansen – lead vocals, percussion
  • Mick Jones – lead and rhythm guitars, keyboards, backing vocals (not touring since 2023 for health reasons)
  • Bruce Watson – lead and rhythm guitars, backing vocals
  • Luis Maldonado - rhythm and lead guitars, backing vocals, bass
  • Jeff Pilson – bass, backing vocals, keyboards
  • Chris Frazier – drums, percussion
  • Michael Bluestein – keyboards, backing vocals
none

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