LOU GRAMM of FOREIGNER accompanied by VASILIS PAPADOPOULOS ACOUSTIC APPEARANCE 1997.avi

This Lou Gramm appearance took place in Thessaloniki, GREECE on October 10th 1997 on the TV SHOW "JAMMIN" of the ET3 National Chanel .The Hosts of the Show are Sotiris Vakaros & Stathis Panagiotopoulos and Lou Gramm is accompanied by Vasilis Papdopoulos on the Guitar and Backing Vocals.
Lou was in Greece at that time having a holiday with his fiancé, so this was not part of a promotional effort but just a spontaneous appearance for the Greek Fans.
The songs included on this edit are all the material that was performed that day and they are:
URGENT / WAITING FOR A GIRL LIKE YOU / HOT BLOODED / URGENT (REPRISE)
By the end of the show Lou Gramm has warmed up and delivers his well known signature vocals in a very loose and true manner.
Certainly a day to remember....

[@BrookeClay-q7m]

6 months after his brain surgery. He is the epitome of determination, strength, and the healing power of God!

[@oliviahenry9810]

This was 6 months after surgery that caused his Pituitary Gland Destruction during surgery that saved his life. This caused weight gain, weakness, balance disturbance and a decline in core strength that ALL Singers need to support their voice. Then Heavy Medication and medication adjustments to replace the function of his Pituitary Gland caused weight gain, black outs, and pure HELL! He is a miracle and an amazing class act! God Bless you Lou! He can no longer weight 145 lbs, not healthy for him! His voice still moves me like no other singer even at age 67! There is only ONE Lou Gramm!

[@rickr2029]

He sounds as great as always here. Sooo did he drop off afterwards? Because you said this is post op

[@kevind1931]

Steroids are what gave him the massive weight gain. According to Lou he had trouble with his voice for about 14 to 16 mopnths after the operaion. I cant see this being 6 months after the operation

[@rickr2029]

@@kevind1931 There is a video of him out not long after the surgery where he sounds like he always did. "Some time" after that is when his voice was affected. Due to medication adjustments etc? I don't know.

[@kevind1931]

Watched last night. It was steroids that caused massive weight gain said by Lou. And as the Medication was adjusted that is how his voiced started coming back. I am still not sure he could do a full 2 hour concert. He looks and sounds ds better than last visit I found.

[@reginacelimartin1202]

💖💖💖

[@jasonking4753]

Only 4-5 months after the tumor diagnosis and still sounds incredible. Gotta be the most under-rated rock vocalist ever

[@dibber43]

Truly one of THE GREATEST vocalists in rock history!!! Lou Gramm👍

[@djtns]

Lou Gramm is my hero, he defines what it is to be a man. He had everything, lost it all, and is fighting back with no shame in his heart. He is who he is and he is not afraid of it. I wish I could say the same. God bless you Lou, you have made me a better man.

[@TheAlistairDick]

Well said. He's an example to us all

[@sjcea0512]

HeavyBertation I understand what you mean so please don't get me wrong but he didn't lose it all , his net worth is well over 25 million dollars

[@Atreyufolife]

Glad to know i'm not alone in this feeling. good on ya!

[@oliviahenry9810]

Amen

[@debbiegoodnough9836]

Lou Gramm is the best nothing will ever stop him

[@GarySavage-c5z]

Crazy he was so in tune six months AFTER his surgery. I guess it was medications that effected his tone fluctuations in later years. He is one of the BEST rock singers of all time.

[@PattyHunter1952]

No matter how old Lou is... excellent

[@mam28]

this man has no ego and is very humble. i am sure god has very special place in heaven for lou.

[@gloeppi]

I saw Lou Gramm w Foreigner in late 97/early 98 Hampton Beach NH, after his surgery and after this performance in Greece, he was a bit heavier, his hair was long and curly again, he was on point just a little less stamina, but he was AMAZING and interracted with the crowd asking what songs we wanted to hear. I know since then he had ongoing issues w meds and difficulties singing but i rather see LOU on a bad day than the current band Foreigner now.

[@melelenath]

That is interesting to hear. It must have been heartbreaking for Lou, to feel as though he had got through the surgery and was going to get better and better, and then all the effects of the pituitary damage and massive medication hit him. Years of fight-back and he is doing so well again.

[@rhondarobin-jones6957]

YOU ARE BRAVE AND RESILIENT. I LOVE LOU GRAMM.

[@aneudyulozada8929]

My god this man really has a spectacular voice

[@KYRONALT]

He was recovering from his tumor

[@fairmaidenvoyage87]

I think he looks great here and oh that voice.

[@andrewglionna768]

Operation or not, this man with the emotion and clarity in his voice is amazing! No ear piece needed for mr. gramm- he's truly 'unlugged'. How many singers today would dare to do that.

[@subenokithan2010]

Just love his voice,soothes my heart and soul

[@lidiamarcia7334]

Se ele tivesse mantido essa aparência quando ele estava em 1997 ainda estava com um ar de jovem. Mas ele com o tempo foi deixando a idade de senhor aparecer no seu rosto parece que ele aceitou fugir dos padrões de beleza. Agora é só saudades do tempo que ele estava jovem mas assim mesmo ele continua sendo um ótimo cantor de rock que eu escutei durante toda a minha vida.

[@alicjaniewiarowska1669]

No one Lou the best👌🎤🔥❤

[@Lemopalm]

This is so cool. Just the greatest singer in rock jamming out on Greek TV.

[@laurahoekwater4167]

What a comeback story! Younger singers could learn alot from Lou Gramms rise again to the best rock voice of the 70's and 80's. Love this man and his music.

[@billydeaton3560]

These kids don't know what real music and singing is due to autotune and sampling !! I wish music would take a step back and go back to when music was pure and uncut , no enhancements just raw talent seeking its place and recognition to our ears !

[@tassosyannopoulos7525]

I am so proud of the TV presenters that they brought in my hometown one of my musical idols, Lou Gramm! Too shame, that Ι wasn't be there... I hope you are well Lou! A lot of people in Greece love you! Μπράβο ρε μάγκες! Μαέστρος ο Παπαδόπουλος! Θυμάμαι την εκπομπή σας αμυδρά, αλλά ήταν κορυφαία για την εποχή!

[@jeannierogers367]

hes went through a lot and hes sounding better everytime he performs!!!!! I have been a big fan of Lous since 1975 and still am today!! I love all his music!!!

[@jeannierogers367]

I follow him all the time on you tube and his app, I actually got to see him perform live, front row seats at The Newport Syndicate 2010. he was right in front of me!!! Best Time Ever!!!!

[@gemini7ca]

One of the great singers of the rock generation. People should understand what he went through.

[@ForeignerFan74]

gemini7ca I Agree!

[@lidiamarcia7334]

Ele estava bem. A voz estava bem. foi com o passar dos tempos que ele foi ficando diferente a imagem, já havia uma mudança de aparência, estava gordo acima do peso O tempo passou e ele continua em meus pensamentos como um dos melhores cantores dos anos e inesquecível.

[@Indeewoods]

Lou Gramm is such an awesome human being/singer such a professional, just the Wayne Gretzky of singing

[@paulsullivan1650]

Not really. Lou Gramm will fight his own fights. Wayne Gretzky needed Marty McSorley to protect him!

[@liamaria2741]

O que é bom nunca envelhece!!! Continua lindooooo

[@normacerrega3615]

Oh My Lord.....l thank you for saving our precious LOU GRAMM!! Lucky guitarist!!! Wish l was the one accompanying him!!..... Hahaha ha 😄!!! Just a grand dream!!!!

[@MAFDuarte]

Magnificent! Spectacular!!

[@myvibebeats]

Lou's amazingly remarkable character, voice and songwriting are a living testament to God's creation!

[@juliocesarlopezbarraza4613]

Of mys best voices all times long life Sr. Lou Gramm

[@liamaria2741]

Lou Gramm Sempreee 💕💕

[@lidiamarcia7334]

Ele é um ótimo e um bom cantor mesmo já está atravessando problemas de saúde ele estava sempre disposto a cantar e da entrevista com boa vontade no programa de TV no país que ele estava no ano de 1997. Ele é um cantor muito carismático e isso é um dom que ele tem além do talento que ele possui.

[@otaviosn340]

Uma lenda! Muito fã desse cara.

[@zildaperrenoud]

Que privilégio para aqueles q estavam ali assistindo de pertinho sua linda interpretação,um guerreiro ,vencedor,voz incomparável,uma rouquidão gostosa,lindo antes e agora aos 71 anos continua lindo

[@phyllisbasile8495]

Lou Is always great

[@renekackline2377]

BUCKETS! OMG......HE IS AMAZING! LOVE YOU, LOU!

[@normacerrega3615]

Thank you Vasilis for accompanying Lou....!!😊😍😘

[@PattyHunter1952]

❤ his singing and his strength to survive anything.

[@WIStreetKings]

So funny. I didn't understand a word the dude was saying until he told the guy in the back to "Shut up". LOL!! Lou was such a powerful singer. Love that voice. I wish his voice was still heard in rock today. He deserves it.

[@mannysaavedrarodriguez813]

lou gramm su voz inconfundible...nunca lo olvidaremos...

[@strattuner]

way beyond talented,he is amazing

[@southerngirldreaming]

That voice will always be my favorite. And, what a sweet, sweet guy.

[@varmi924]

Lou continues to sound better and better saw him in concert a month go he was great

[@andrewwhite1585]

jeez he sounds great here

[@antigoni13181]

Τι μαγική φωνή ! Μπορεί να τραγουδήσει τα πάντα ! Είναι ο βασιλιάς του μικροφώνου. Αγαπάμε πολύ Λου Γκραμμ ❤❤ Και κάτι άλλο .. Foreigner χωρίς Lou Gramm δεν υπάρχει ! ❤❤

[@RitaB07]

Loved this. Thanks.

[@carolk5770]

WOW LOU you are fabulous...and I love you!!!! 🥰

[@ivanildadesouzaroque331]

Adoro Lou Gramm!Alegrou muito minha juventude e alegra até hoje.Grande e expetacular artista!Amoooo!💞💞💞💞💞💞

[@vanessapedia]

Just a Brilliant Vocalist...Love You Lou.

[@anamariascaquettialcala6374]

Lou sua voz é maravilhosa! Te amo

[@dianapablo1129]

LOU GRAMM es un genio

[@RitaB07]

How gracious of him to do this.

[@philippapay4352]

Thanks for posting this for us all to enjoy Lou's great performance so soon after surgery.

[@mariejohansson4127]

❤ So Lindo

[@aparecidadeoliveira7959]

Lo Gram por tudo que ele passou ele está sendo um grande guerreiro uhuuuuuu!..

[@Dzqnn]

6 months after the surgery! He looks very happy here, probably because it saved his life and he didn't have much hope before it ;)

[@tinmanperry]

freaking awesome its 2018 its here on the internet... love Foregner. they do them great for two people no drums etc... one insturment.. all things are possible.. Songs where written like this for sure...Forienor freaking awesome Group...... Amen.. its nov 28 2018 right now

[@avengernemesis7990]

Just fabulous..both of them. Australia

[@anamaria5757]

eu não tive o prazer de conhecê-lo na sua juventude mais há três anos descobri seus vídeos agora não para de ver.

[@Caine-vb8pk]

Why do the nicest people have to endure the most hell? Health issues aside, he hasn’t lost a beat. Thanks for the memories Lou.

[@epiploin1716]

The best of the best...Lou Gramm...απίστευτος !❤

[@edmanalo2432]

Thanks Lou Gramm your still the best

[@ForeignerFan74]

Lou Gramm Is A Very Nice And Kind Man!

[@melelenath]

That is even more important than his wonderful talent, isn't it? ❤❤❤

[@lady_in_blue83]

@@melelenath Kerstin and Corrine, I can't disagree! His inner light is amazing!

[@lidiamarcia7334]

Ele estava bem -mas com um visual diferente, um físico diferente. apesar da aparência ainda estava com um ar de garoto. Eu só queria entender foi a operação da retirada do tumor no cérebro ou foi abstinência que causou um quilos a mais. Seja como for, ele cantou super bem.Ele não se abalou por causa do tumor. Aceitou as limitações que o tumor no cérebro causou. Ele possui muita fibra. O tempo passou e aparência dele mudou mas o talento dele continua excelente. Um dos melhores cantores dos anos 80.Ele é inesquecível para quem o admira como eu admiro. 🌳❤❤❤🎼🎵🎶🎺🍰🎂🐑🧜‍♀️

[@melelenath]

Você está certo - ele é inesquecível! A cirurgia salvou sua vida, mas depois os efeitos dela o deixaram tão doente, tão pesado, lutando para cantar, apenas lutando para viver dia após dia.... Ele tem sido INCRIVELMENTE CORAJOSO por ter lutado contra todos esses problemas e ficado tão saudável quanto possível e cantando bem novamente (não a mesma voz, mas uma voz soberba). Podemos amar e aprender com este homem 💙💙💙

[@lidiamarcia7334]

@@melelenath A voz dele está no íntimo dele. Continua a mesma quando ele fala mentalmente. Ele e a voz dele é inesquecível e adorável e essa ainda é conforme a idade dele.

[@melelenath]

@@lidiamarcia7334 Tão verdade! 💖

[@ForeignerFan74]

I Met And Saw Lou Four Times!

[@marcosdearaujo9600]

Lou Gramm show 👏👏👏👏 the best 👏👏👏👏

[@mustangjane63]

Love the Lou!!!

[@comiteadelantovillalosrobl9167]

Only Lou Gramm is Foreigner for ever

[@nikosarvanitis9598]

Very good jamming!

[@ricklewis3062]

Thanks much for sharing, Vasilis!

[@violetakastner1373]

Lou eres maravilloso!!!!♥️♥️♥️

[@raquelkaluza5112]

it is always a good time listening to Lou Gramm...

[@kathyrichardson8147]

You rock lou gram hi. Kathy fan praying for you god going to heal you.

[@andreas5592]

Εδω ανατριχιαζω εγω που το ειχα δει στην τελεοραση τοτε ζωντανα αφου παρακολουθουσα την εκπομπη, φανταζομαι ο κοσμος που ηταν εκει πως θα νιωθει.

[@VIDEOHEREBOB]

Thank you for your post.

[@alicjaniewiarowska1669]

God bless You Louis i will always love You💗💗💗🙏✌me from Poland

[@donnaking7439]

He’s so cute. I love Lou Gramm.

[@darinjames3313]

Awsome thanx....

[@kizzedeoliveiradossantos1162]

huauuuu que maravilhoso!!!amo o som de voz e violaô..lou gramm

[@Kattymontenegro50]

Es grande ❤❤

[@neilfield3229]

The greatest by far

[@denilzaziliao546]

I Love you.💗💗💗💗

[@sheilalagan4754]

Woooww💖💖💖💖 lou gramm👍☝👍💖💖

[@MaryLMaxwell]

This has to be right after his surgery. Lou talks about the medications and steroids making him gain weight. God Bless him for all he went through with brain surgery.

[@tryithere]

Definitely. He went through a hell of a lot and came out stronger in the end.

[@mphaking]

His surgery was in April '97. His book tells all about it.

[@DougMcDave]

It was about this same time he sang with Petra, when they recorded "We Need Jesus."

[@SPOOKSTR]

That.....Was excellent. Australia.

[@alicjaniewiarowska1669]

Love you MR Lou thank you❤❤❤❤❤❤❤love you forever🔥💓👌you are my hero god bless you

[@lidiamarcia7334]

Lou Gramm me deu uma impressão que já não estava mais querendo ser vaidoso como antes mas a voz dessa época não estava afetada.isso pelo que observei .Ele mudou de aparência depois de 2 anos do show que ele fez em 1995 que de qualquer forma não deixo de gostar da boa interpretação que ele cantava com perfeição as músicas de rock que na minha opinião é de primeira qualidade.

[@arthur.monticelli]

Na verdade a cirurgia que ele passou para remoção de um tumor cerebral destruiu sua glandula pituitária, o que somado ao uso dos mais variados medicamentos para mantê-lo vivo acabaram por fazê-lo ganhar peso (isso sem contar o efeito psicológico que passar por tudo isso deve ter causado). Este homem é um herói!

[@ChrisSgARn]

Τι ωραίες μέρες τότε με το jammin. Ένα σωρό vhs έχω με τις εκπομπές αυτές...άρε ωραία χρόνια.

[@VIDEOHEREBOB]

@isidana1 He's a vocal God to me. A singer's singer.

[@alicjaniewiarowska1669]

💗👏🙏Yes

[@АскаргалиМукушев-в4х]

Настоящий Лу Гремм

[@matthew4694]

I just watched a great interview Patrick Doolin did with Lou and he mentioned his diagnosis was in April of 1997, but he had a difficult time finding anyone to operate on his tumor. This is from October of the same year...his voice (and body) still appear to be in fine form, which leads me to believe this was just prior to the surgery.

[@roussquintanilla101]

Arriba Lou, sos grande 👏👏👏👏🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@brunoaracal8962]

Does he know he is gifted?? And also does he know how many generations of singers he has influentiated

[@AndyMangele]

I think he does! ;)

[@thedadyouneverhadchannel3544]

O he has no idea m o r o n

[@melelenath]

He is incredibly humble.

[@andrelocutor4981]

RARE

[@philippapay4352]

I think the timing in the above description is a bit off in that he had the brain surgery in the spring, married again in perhaps September of that year and he's wearing a wedding ring, so this is probably his honeymoon. He sounds great considering what he went through in 1997.

[@sandramartin9733]

Lou Gramm Forever.

[@pinasorze6351]

Sei unico ❤

[@tinakooij9855]

was bist du für ein kämpfer..ich liebe dich!!

[@dream_cruiser]

When Greek TV was not full of crap and actually played real music.

[@paulodasalina349]

Um monstro sagrado ...

[@tonyrollman3991]

Theres only One !!!!!!!

[@isidana1]

@VIDEOHEREBOB my pleasure...

[@farhanarahman6743]

One of my favorites from Lou Gramm and Foreigner he was off jey here I wo der why

[@jefffaust89]

So Lou had no vocal issues yet at this point? I though he started with his complications right after having the tumor removed? He does sound here like he’s having a bit of an issue almost like he’s already getting blown up on first song a bit but still has his tone and can still use his higher range. I’m guessing this was his last recorded perform sounding close to what he use to.

[@MAFDuarte]

♥♥♥♥♥♥

[@wildhoney1214]

i love that there are people in the audience that are smoking. only in europe!! does anyone know if this was before or after lou's illness?

[@melelenath]

Six months after his surgery, which is why his hair is short.