Lou Gramm Gets Real About His Days With Foreigner - Part Two

[@SuperLuckao]

Thank God for KZbin where people like Lou Gramm can tell their story. His confidence has grown a lot.

[@darlenerobinson8740]

Foreigner without Lou Gramm wasn't FOREIGNER

[@dynjarren7523]

Lou Gramm almost died from a brain tumor and he had major surgery to save his life. I’m glad he made it and is still with us. He of course changed his life after that near death experience. Mick Taylor was his collaborator on the songs. Lou Gramm is the voice of Foreigner and the main part of their sound. God Bless Lou Gramm! I still like Foreigner and their songs have held up. FM Radio used to play them constantly. Good Interview! Thanks for the insights.

[@maribethmarshall1092]

Foreigner is and hasn’t been ANYTHING without Lou! Rochester proud! ❤

[@wendytaylor4674]

You betcha Lou Is and Allways will be the Star of foreigner ☆☆☆

[@birkypuffs8253]

Mick Jones would've been doing Spooky Tooth reunion tours and living on fish & chips (no newspaper) in a London flat had it not been for the powerful yet angelic voice of Lou Gramm which propelled Foreigner to celestial heights. Lou Gramm and Steve Perry are probably the two all-time greatest voices in contemporary rock.

[@taroman7100]

yes, yes all so true.

[@stevemora7845]

What a shame! I can't believe how he was treated especially since they couldn't have done it without him! Lou IS the voice of Foreigner!

[@Faltor895]

You should have discreetly corrected Lou when he incorrectly stated That was Yesterday being the first single off Inside Information.

[@thinkrite-youtube]

Totally agree @stevemora7845

[@davidrice3337]

I agree - $$ does things to people - Greed ruins everything - Lou was the voice - He should have been treated as an equal partner - He was 75% of the reason they were so great - (my humble opinion )

[@badmonkey2222]

Anybody that knows anything about Mick will tell you he's a pretentious A hole that won't even sign an autograph for a kid. If anyone questions how important Lou was to the band just look at what they did after he left which is what toured around year after year playing the greatest hits with a bunch of replacement players. Yeah.

[@vickithomas179]

Mick Jones What a Greedy So and So! What a shame

[@MichaelPerez-ec1wm]

One of the finest voices in the history of rock music.

[@francelaferriere6106]

I fell in love with Foreigner because of Lou's voice.

[@EOBRIEN304]

In my opinion, Lou Gramm of Foreigner is Steve Perry of Journey. Nothing like the original. Just look what became of Boston after Bradd Delp passed. They heart the heart of the bands.

[@deanhall5118]

Lou, you are the Voice of Foreigner. No one can or should ever try to sing Your songs. Your voice is a major part of the soundtrack of my life. I graduated from High School in 1977. I love your singing. Stay Well Brother…😎

[@melissakasse7537]

Lou is a legit good human. His voice is such a massive part of my childhood in the early 80's

[@ThomasSielaff]

The personal side of Lou is very down to earth. Wonderful interview. Thank you.

[@taroman7100]

I can see that by this interview. He has a depth of soul that Mick seems to have misplaced.

[@barbaraadams8219]

I see that the focus was always on Lou's incredible singing. Then Mick took the opportunity to try to shine. The greed took over and Mick wanted to be the "star" of the show. And the accolades Too bad this happens because no matter the awards, we all known it was Lou's voice that made Foreigner grand!

[@curtismitts8470]

Foreigner without Lou Gramm just isn't Foreigner in my book , love ya Lou for all the great music through the Year's. May God bless you and keep you my rockin brother.... 🤘👍💯....

[@cometblazt]

Lou is a great singer, sad to hear about greed screwing up a great partnership. God bless you Lou, you gave us great moments and music

[@taroman7100]

It's a shame that so many killer groups fall prey to these petty things. Foreigner is our forever group.

[@tracymeredith9450]

I love you Lou. "I wanna know what love is" will always be YOUR SONG!!!! I could care less who wrote or produced, or whatever, without you, it wouldn't be the great and beautiful song it is. It is YOU harmonizing with that choir, and your voice that reigns supreme!!! I also love "Midnight Blue", again, Lou's voice!!!! It's one of my motivating songs! Lou is the man!!!

[@daveondre4892]

Amen, Lou performed the vocal pipes, cannot hide that.

[@phyllisbasile8495]

Without Lou singing all these great songs, it wouldn’t be half is good without him

[@johnnyeye464]

I’ve met Lou a few times at the auto auction out of Buffalo. He would walk around with a ball cap and cup of coffee. Amazing barely anyone knew who he was. He is one of the nicest guys and one of the most humble people you could meet. Lou is the voice of the 80s

[@taroman7100]

Cool. You can tell that about him in this interview.

[@davidrice3337]

that's cool - He is a treasure - He should be celebrated - Mick must be jealous - why else would he do this shit - He robbed Lou - that's no good -

[@lisadavie5819]

Wow.. I would notice him for sure. Even now. I was born November 1980 so when I was young I loved the 80s kids pop like new kids on the block etc😂😂but when I got to about 15-16 I started hearing songs on the radio alot and found so much 80s amazing bands and talent.. My friends used to say I was older than my years but I would say no I just appreciate great music and vocalists when I hear them. Lou Gramm was the coolest guy on earth at one point and pretty damn fine may I add back then too. x

[@mikebottiaux5850]

I was in a rock band through the eighties. We performed the song “Midnight Blue”, I was the singer/drummer. When our guitar player started the intro, I would get goose bumps in anticipation of following him with those lyrics. What a Great Song!

[@TKDunn-qq7kd]

Oh yeah, this song is fantastic - a lost gem that everybody forgets about...

[@SharonGD-rh1pz]

Foreigner isn't Foreigner without Lou on vocals.

[@runnerandgunner7954]

I want to nominate you, John Beaudin, for the greatest interviewer in the universe. You know exactly what to do: let your subject tell his story without interruption. When you have an eyewitness to history willing to talk and tell his story, the greatest thing you can do for him and your audience is to zip the lip and let him talk. Great job, John!

[@littlebeebs1]

Wow ! What a crazy story! Lou’s the bomb ! I can’t believe he got treated like that . My favorite Foreigner song is Double Vision , and I broke my Lou Gramm tape rewinding Midnight Blue over and over as a kid 🤣. Lou is the one I remember swooning over from Foreigner because I loved his voice and way of singing. It took all of the band to make the amazing songs . So Lou deserves his credit for everything he did . I just don’t get it . Sounds like Mick was jealous that Lou did such an amazing job without his interference and wanted to be greedy . Love this interview ! Thank you 😊

[@taroman7100]

Absolutely!

[@maryvelneelemantenaya1966]

What an interview L❤ U !! I can't believe he only rested for 2 weeks... So glad he lived to tell us about it. I saw Foreignor at Konacti Resort in Lakeport, California in 1997. He came out and the entire audience was stunned. We could see that something was definitely wrong with his health. I came there to see one of my First favorite singers. I screamed to the top of my lungs "Yeahhhh LOU". Then everyone else started in and I didn't shut up through the whole concert 😄 I wanted him to know that despite the obvious, he was still our "Juke Box Hero" 🤩 That Rock-n-Roll Hall of Fame is totally JIVE. I'm glad some Rockers refused the offer. We love you Lou and Foreigner will always be one of the Great bands that was the "Soundtract of our lives" for our era!! "Midnight Blue" is one of my favorites too!! I named my first black cat "Midnight" when that song came out 😻 SUBSCRIBED!!

[@karenbennett7085]

Lou made Foreigner, without him they would of got nowhere.

[@1EMKearney]

💯%

[@rpfPMC]

I saw Lou and Foreigner at the MTV gig at the Bayou in 1985. Sat eight feet from the stage which was tiny. It was incredible. Sorry to hear this story but it seems fairly common. Jealousy. Greed. I want to know what love is - is iconic and it is Lou's vocals that make it. To tell the truth, Lou Gramm is the only name I remember from Foreigner. Lou's story if accurate, is very sad. That greed and jealously can cause some people to turn and destroy long time friends and great collaborators. These types of success stories are literally magic. It is a shame Mick allowed his greed for money and fame to break up such a magical and lucky partnership. I hope Lou takes some solace in the fact that everyone remembers HIS iconic voice much more that that guy - Mick is it?...guitar. He should be ashamed.

[@michellegoad1052]

Lou is THE Voice of Foreigner!

[@robbieamhaz2662]

I'm jealous

[@davidrice3337]

They don't care - These people like Mick J , Henley, Glen Frey - they believe they are above the rest of us - They have been told they are the greatest this or that for over 40yrs - they believe it

[@Karat9780]

I feel exactly the same way! He IS Foreigner, and his ‘I want to know what love is’ is my favorite song of all time. It’s nothing short of magnificent!

[@pietrosenerchia1786]

Lou Gramm, one of the great vocals out there...

[@x0539p]

I loved Foreigner in the 80’s as they were such a great band but Lou’s voice sealed the deal and he is the face of Foreigner to me. Sad that jealousy and greed is the road that Nick chose. How does one feel good when stealing from or putting down others? Lou has gone through a lot in his life and I am so glad that he weathered the storms and came out the winner. This was a great interview and I like how you don’t interrupt Lou and let him speak his truth.

[@taroman7100]

Absolutely! Not takin away from the new guy but ehh...

[@xpresident]

Greatest rock singer ever

[@lesliemartin8669]

Good Interview, Lou Grammar Is definitely in my favorite 5 Rock singers of all time.What a Beautiful Voice the man had.As you can see The Group Foreigner wasn't the same without him. Lil Les Martin Jr.

[@xuamox]

The band wouldn’t be Foreigner without Lou Gramm’s voice! Sad that Mick could not see or understand that. Lou should have shared royalties, no question.

[@michaelgallant2623]

Lou Gramm...Class Act...There are many Foreigner songs that would go, "Nowhere" without Lou's Fantastic voice on them...When you speak of "frontman" Lou Gramm is up there with the Best in Rock..Pop music. Blessings Lou and Rock History...Fine Interview.

[@SteelTearsJulie]

Excellent interview Lou Gramm Ty Love ❤️

[@andy8073]

I can't imagine "I Want To Know What Love Is" being sung by any one else.

[@dvongrad]

"I Want To Know What Love Is" was then and still is my favourite song of all time. My alias on chat lines of the era was "Foreigner". I'm sure I've listened to the audio and played the video on KZbin over 50,000 times.

[@VIDEOHEREBOB]

Lou's vocals woke me up to just what the voice is capable of. Such ability and skill. I still will continue to hope that one day he might turn to teaching voice.

[@marilynsouza6977]

My heart breaks 💔 for him. I’ve been watching him from the start. With his singing and his interviews. I just wish I had a chance to meet him. My dad always said** the nice guy ends up in the back of the line.** That’s so sad 😢

[@fmbighair]

Amazing amazing best and most candid interview I’ve ever seen with Lou! You got Lou to open up in a way he never has before and the die hard fans appreciate it! You actually let the subject do what most interviewers dont- you let them speak.

[@iSiberianHusky]

Nah. He's been doing a whole slew of interviews over the past year, basically repeating himself over and over again.

[@robbieamhaz2662]

I agree What an open and honest guy So down to earth. Can't believe he was treated like that

[@MrJwools]

Amazing, amazing interview....Love Lou Gramm! In the late 70's, I wore out the first Foreigner album (on cassette) in my old Ford Camaro...Thanks Lou for the memories and so glad you are doing well! God Bless!

[@slurve44]

Ford Camaro?

[@sparkomatic100]

@@slurve44 Yes A Ford Camaro.. There was only 1 of 1 made on the assembly line, compliments of Sanford and Sons fab shop... :)

[@taroman7100]

so cool, great times. If only we had a time machine. Whenever I hear that keyboard build up I know it's the beginning of the beautiful song Waiting and now I'm "waiting" to be with my Tommy again.

[@dilligafmofoker]

That’s a fail.

[@SharonGD-rh1pz]

Lou's voice is one of my all time favorites ! He's such a sweet talented man! AND Screw Mick! He has an attitude problem - you can tell just by looking at him! And Kelly, uh!! I can't even watch him!

[@taroman7100]

Ha, thanks ladies. Couldnt agree more.

[@kathleenbryant9999]

Kelly doesn't articulate his words like Lou does when he sings. This may sounds petty, but it's true😂

[@tigershoot]

42:50 The venue was called The Astoria Theatre in London. I loved the Shadow King album so much I considered heading 300 miles south to see it, but stupidly decided against it. I would have loved that gig and I regret not going. Great interview BTW. Lou is my all time favourite singer - what a nice guy.

[@philipjannes8938]

So unfortunte these stories, but Lou you truly are the ❤️ of Foreigner. Thank you for your contributions

[@donaldwelch6317]

Not only should Foreigner be in the hall of Rick game, Lou should be in it alone for his influence on rock and roll. Lou Gramm started the gravel hard voice that power medal bands base thier vocal sound on. Raspy and grit. Lou was the frist!!!

[@christophercruz8359]

I've seen clips of the reunion on KZbin. It looked like Kelly was upstaging Lou. It was disgusting. In any case, good for Lou for standing his ground with regards to his issues while he was a part of the band.

[@LBart218]

I just saw it myself...the excessively lengthy "intro" to "I Want To Know What Love Is ". Somehow I had a feeling Lou was getting annoyed, because I was too just watching it. Kelly is a good singer but definitely a showman and it was just too much to be going on and on and on. Shut up and get to the music already.

[@waltersimmons946]

Christopher Cruz , Kelly Hansen wasn't upstaging Lou, he couldn't if he tried. Kelly was intimidated as HELL because the Hansen line up has nothing on the Lou Gramm era, that's what made the powerful history of the band . LETS GO HANSEN !!

[@tryithere]

i was there and i was hoping they would just let the originals play and sing on their but thar didnt happen. It was still great though.

[@NYCgirl927]

I was at the Jones Beach show. People were screaming for Kelly to shut up. We wanted Lou

[@daveondre4892]

The cover band does a great job, best cover band I ever witnessed, but had more respect in 2018 in Bensalem when Mick at least showed up and played some, thus still maintaining non-cover status. I believe this is right before the AC show when Lou showed up, really regret not seeing Lou perform. Nov2022 Bethlehem show was good but Kelly made no mention of why Mick didn't show on stage, could have said he was under weather or something and he said how band was performing like 40 something years and that may have rubbed some in audience the wrong way since a handful of baby boomer gens started leaving after this. Young Gen X'r here but fortunately had comp tix, those who paid over $100 did not seem very enthused to see a cover band. Great show over all, but plan on seeing Lou in one of his shows next time. Rock on Lou.

[@DroneManMurphy]

Did Mick ever comment on why he took 100% of the credit for “I want to know what love is”? I just recently learned about the differences between Lou and Mick. I didn’t know what to believe but looking at the reunion videos and other videos and how distant Jones is even when Lou tries his best to say hello I can see the real situation here. It appears that Mick didn’t learn that you don’t wait till you’re about dead until you realize you’re hardheaded. Hopefully he will apologize and make it right to Lou before one of them aren’t around to do it. It’s a bad shame! 🤷‍♂️😢

[@taroman7100]

I will never understand lifelong grudges.

[@wendytaylor4674]

The jealousy allways showed with Mick when Lou was singing on stage, he wanted to be that one person thrashing out those songs just the way Lou did. Love ya Lou ♡ Your the best ☆☆☆

[@theshootindutchman]

That was a really good time! God bless you both🙏!!

[@cmitch5493]

Lou Gramm WAS Foreigner. I have seen it over and over in the music business where one member of a band gets an ego and squeezes out the others. David Lee Roth did it with Van Halen for instance. When someone's ego gets too large, it is hard for others to have room to fit in. Mick Jones is good in his own right and I'm sure he sees edging out Lou as a win for him, it was a loss for the music industry.

[@taroman7100]

I dont get the egos. If one is great then it's great for ALL. Enjoy the ride they dont always last that long. The music is eternal from a time when we had REAL music.

[@acecarroll2213]

GREAT INTERVIEW KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK LOVE YOUR CHANNEL AND OF COURSE IAM A BIG FAN OF MR LOU GRAMM HE IS MY FAVORITE VOCALIST THE BEST SINGER AND COLLABORATOR PERIOD

[@RockHistoryBook]

I appreciate that

[@stevesmith3990]

Thanks again, great interveiw.

[@robbieamhaz2662]

Awesome interview Really enjoyed that one. Didn't know all that happened to Lou. Foreigner is nothing without Lou

[@taroman7100]

Thank you Lou for the beautiful quality of your voice on two of "our" songs: Waiting and I Dont Want To Live Without You. These songs wouldnt have half the impact without the glorious quality of your voice. They are like me and my Tommy: eternal.

[@rhondarobin-jones6957]

WE ALL VIEW LOU GRAMM AS THE FACE OF FOREIGNER. HIS FAITHFUL FOLLOWERS AND LISTENERS WILL FOREVER HOLD HIM IN THE HIGHEST ESTEEM NOW AND FOR ALWAYS. THAT IS NEVER GOING TO CHANGE. HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO "FOREIGNER " IS ABSOLUTELY ENORMOUS AND WILL NOT BE ERASED . NO ONE CAN EVER TAKE AWAY OR MINIMISE WHAT HE HAS CO-CREATED IN "FOREIGNER'S" MUSICAL HISTORY . EVER . I LOVE LOU GRAMM FOREVER

[@taroman7100]

My Tommy and I THANK YOU God bless you and your precious gift to us.

[@Eddie-61864]

Lou Gramm is Foreigner'!

[@chriscolbert8633]

I LOVE ME SOME LOU!!! Great Interview sir!!!

[@pascaljeanne8002]

oula great singer and great songs ! one of the best !

[@slurve44]

I really enjoyed this interview. Thanks again.

[@RockHistoryBook]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@donaldconrad6705]

One word sums it all up. Without LOU , there's no Foreigner.......Lou you're awesome. Never seen you in this life but I'll see you in heaven. Love always....Don C.

[@taroman7100]

Without Lou, they are just foreign.

[@wendytaylor4674]

Like hope I see you in heaven really hope I hear that amazing voice also Your the best Lou

[@phyllisbasile8495]

Lou should have taken Mick to court for his half of the song. I’m sure he would have gotten it because he deserved it without his beautiful voice that song wouldn’t of made it to where it is.

[@johnnersinger9771]

He probably could've but he's the bigger man and the only voice in foreigner.

[@ptfmother]

2nd time watching this, so sorry how things worked out for you!

[@chriskeyes7485]

Another great interview John with Lou

[@ROBERTWILLIAMS-jc4bj]

Great interview .

[@vincentcuratola6486]

He got a raw deal from Mick his solo career midnight blue got critical acclaim he did not need anybody after that God bless you Lou keep singing I will listen so will the world

[@kkwok9]

Nice interview The best Foreigner was the original six members. After that their music became generic and bland. The mick Jones show is like that

[@robert.m4676]

I couldn’t have said it better. They had such incredible chemistry. I only got to see them once. Unfortunately it was the exact concert That Randy Rhodes had died 2 days before the concert. There was a sadness in the air that was so unmistakable. It was 1982 and I was only 15 but I loved both bands dearly.

[@tryithere]

@@robert.m4676 The original band was only 1977 and 1978.

[@daveondre4892]

@@tryithere , yeh, technically, but when Mick is not even playing this is a cover band completely. They are great, don't get me wrong, saw them Nov2022, but Lou made this band along with all the originals.

[@THEJIG-IS-UP]

I had a friend once who would plan all day on how to cheat you out of $5. He cheated lots of people who cared about him over many years and he finally got his in the end. He had a Stroke, and now he's all alone cause everyone finally got away from his B.S.. Yup Karma in the end for that poor lost soul.

[@lesliemartin8669]

Lil Les Martin. The song(I been waiting for a girl Like you)Is one of the best songs ever made. Long Live Lou Grammar..

[@theshootindutchman]

Love Lou Gramm!!

[@dilligafmofoker]

It’s a badge of honor that the R&R HoF doesn’t want to induct Foreigner. Foreigner without Lou Gramm is like Van Halen without Eddie.

[@Dee-oh1je]

I’m a Foreigner fan from the beginning. So many great songs, Lou and Mick together are so talented. I’m sorry to hear how things went with that song, which in my opinion is no better than any other they made. The important thing is everyone knows Lou is the best, if there’s no recognition or profit from your efforts, the fans know no one else could have made it work. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. Colossians 3:2

[@michellegoad1052]

I’m so glad Lou is a Christian!❤

[@taroman7100]

Cool! only an angel could sing like that. Passion, conviction and whole lotta sexy.

[@jaykay1852]

Lou is up there with other front men, lead vocals: Jim Morrison, Robert Plant, Roger Daltry, Mick Jagger (maybe not as hyper as Mick, but great vocals), David Lee Roth (but not as flashy.) Really! Lou, you’ve been great and deserve at least 50% or more of each hit’s revenue. Mick should be ashamed and should make it up to Lou. Mick Jones is a real S-head!

[@dplorbl]

Pity Jones treated Lou like that. At least it should be comforting to know small people always get their comeuppance 😉

[@pietrosenerchia1786]

Lou Gramm, one of the greats

[@vickithomas179]

So happy that you had that incredible surgery and survived and I’m doing well not just for you but for your family and the fans we miss you Lou you’re the best

[@lexpeters735]

How often does it happen in a band when one member thinks "I am the band"! I have lost my respect for Mick Jones. However I would love to hear His side of the story.

[@Digmen1]

Thats so sad to hear what happend with the song rights to I Wanna Know What Love Is. Many bands break up because of this sort of thing

[@daveondre4892]

As Lou says later in this commentary, he was ostracized for being straight behind the scenes(had the rear lounge to himself on the bus) while the others were getting high together, thus jealousy likely played a roll.

[@NYCgirl927]

Mick sounds like a creep. No reason to cut Lou out.

[@andrerone8208]

You mean Mick Jones is more like a jerk for being a greedy Pig a hugger and not sharing the royalties and sung right and credits 50/50

[@michellegoad1052]

None whatsoever. Lou is loved still and I hear no one lauding Mick at all. It was all Lou, all the time!

[@bluesnags7711]

We only hear you singing Lou, you are the song

[@brandonmoore9438]

Without Lou Gramm there is no Foreigner

[@mustangjane63]

Mick was so full of crap!! Lou was the voice!! Without Lou foreigner would have been ZERO!!!!

[@andrerone8208]

You are right 100% correct

[@taroman7100]

One can right gorgeous songs but it's the Voice given to it!

[@joseluiscintron6863]

Lou Gramm mentioned the song "That Was Yesterday" as being the first single from the "Inside Information" album, but that song is actually from the previous album "Agent Provocateur"

[@stormchaser2669]

Probably felt good for Lou to get some of that baggage off of his mind. He's probably been carrying that burden for years and makes me feel sorry for him and how things went through his career.

[@michellegoad1052]

Lou your voice was the MOST IMPORTANT! Mick lost in the end. Like the story of gore You mimicked it and Mick didn’t even catch it! I had no clue Mick was such a greedy bastard!

[@dranderson6071]

Sadly Mick Jones destroyed Foreigner. Loved that band.

[@badmonkey2222]

If anybody questions what Lou meant to Foreigner and his contribution and how important he was just look at what they've done since he left which is basically nothing they've toured with a bunch of replacement players year after year playing their greatest Hits never again to ever even remotely come close to anything they did while Lou was in the band.

[@billbuzak3631]

Great interview…been a fan of Lou’s since seeing BlackSheep at McVan’s in Buffalo many years ago. Stand-up guy…Mick not so much.

[@dynjarren7523]

Wow! Mick Taylor stole 100 percent of the writing credits for I want to know what love is. When it was cowritten with Lou Gramm. And it was their only number one hit. Taylor stole all the credit and the royalties. This ended their friendship and broke them up.

[@janerohrbaugh7192]

Mick JONES

[@philjones8609]

Never heard Lou comment on his current relationship w Mick. You asked him about Kelly before he could answer.

[@brianwood4881]

Yup he never did answer that. I think based on the way he is talking about Mick they are on the outs again.

[@TheSports50]

Foreigner would have not been as successful if Lou was not discovered. He sang the songs so good and with so much energy. It’s a shame that Mik got greedy.

[@wendytaylor4674]

Nobody would know Foreigner if Lou had not been the front man

[@ScottMeyer-g8f]

Same love midnight blue lou

[@dianawalker1724]

I would love to see Lou go to court and get what he is owed. Without Lou it wouldn't have been a hit!

[@Eddie-61864]

Juke Box Hero!

[@raythackston1960]

I really liked "Inside Information" and "Heart Turns To Stone" off that album. But after Lou left the band it kinda died in a way. No hits and no chart sucess.

[@TheMICMusicInspirationChannel]

Heart Turns to Stone and the two radio hits were pretty good, but I think the album as a whole was really a step down from the previous one. It seemed pretty bland to me.

[@jonwizard3989]

I´m in the music business and Lou being ripped-off like this is absolutely terrible! On all levels...I hope you can get at least some of your royalties that are owe you.

[@basher5107]

Lou Gramm should have had an attorney the day he agreed to be in Foreigner. He has no one to blame but himself for how he decided to do business with Jones. I agree Lou is a humble man and one of the greatest singers ever and that’s why if you are self aware enough to know that then you hire a pit bull to watch your back. Mick was and is a total scumbag but ask him if he cares

[@mrgreenelander4952]

Personally I would have given it some thought? mulled it over a little? did some blow? had a few drinks? more blow? more drinks? then walked up to Mick and kick him straight in the balls hard and fast. Then look down and say okay, 95 Lou and 5 Mick. Honestly, I am surprised Lou even bothered with Mick after this? Mick is notorious for being cold and ruthless towards the guys in Foreigner. I once had a messenger buddy way back in the early 2000s who grew up with Al Greenwood. Her handle was Fire Brunette who lived in Paris. I asked her of all the celebs she knew who was the biggest $. And she straight on says Mick Jones Of Foreigner. The chick actually hated him personally. Said he treated the other guys like $

[@billydeaton3560]

Mick destroyed a beautiful thing !! Just a shame because the caliber of Foreigner was bar none at the top !! Lou will always be Foreigner ! Kelly is nothing but a impressionist ! Congratulations to the band for finally getting in the HOF !

[@thomasdoucettedoucette]

When Lou said take the whole thing Mick, is the time you call a lawyer. I love Lou, but to be honest, Mick treated Lou just like they treated Ian, Ed, and Al as nothing more than the hired help. Man, my cousin who was my bf since I was six years old, screwed me out of a mere one hundred dollars when I was twenty. I never talked to him for eight years, and even after forty years, maybe three times since then. Lou, I am surprised you even said hello to the guy

[@michellegoad1052]

It’s his Christian heart and the presence of God that allows Lou to treat Mick better than he deserves.

[@dmw1280]

I find it interesting that Rick Wills and Dennis Elliot have non hard feelings toward Mick.

[@ROBERTWILLIAMS-jc4bj]

Lou = Forigner

[@RandyFricke]

Lou has every reason to be pissed.

[@tryithere]

Lou is a god.

[@sashasavisha146]

I’m sorry but the rock and roll hall of fame is such a piece of $#*+. Foreigner had some work that was really good that I never heard until I got a greatest hits cd many years later. But Lou’s first solo album was so good. Bought it when it came out andI love it to this day as well. Foreigners first two albums were crazy good. Then you got Head Games and 4. Amazing career.

[@taroman7100]

You are so right! It has become cheapened like everything else. There are so -called artists and a current 'genre' of what is deemed music that has no place in the Hall. Since, it would be an honor NOT to be in the so called Hall of Fame.

[@paulam408]

I may be in the minority but I want to know what love is was my least favorite song from Foreigner. I am not into ballads as much but prefer Waiting For a Girl Like You over that one. Love so many others though.

[@raythackston1960]

Don't worry about the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame...it is for one...not that at all...and it is also a complete joke. No biggie not being in it. There is some really crappy bands in it and those bands are not R&R.

[@juliesadler6481]

Couldn't agree more.

[@taroman7100]

Look up what Gene Simmons said about a particular genre let in.

[@Sweetish_Jeff_]

Give Van Halen this. They didn’t get a DLR clone. They got Sammy Hagar who looks nothing like Dave, sounds nothing like Dave, and writes nothing like Dave. Foreigner, Journey, and Styx traded in their best singers and frontmen for cheap imitations. Pass.