Lou Gramm reacts to Rock Hall induction announcement

Rochester native and iconic singer Lou Gramm of Foreigner will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
The announcement was made during Sunday's episode of "American Idol." Other inductees include Lenny Kravitz, Sinéad O'Connor and Mariah Carey.
Gramm joined Good Day Rochester via Zoom to talk about joining the rock 'n' roll pantheon.
"It's quite an honor and it's been a long time coming," Gramm said. "I felt so good last night."
Gramm said he received congratulatory phone calls from his family and friends, but none from his one-time bandmates in Foreigner.
He says he expects Foreigner will perform two songs at the induction ceremony.
"I know my mouth is going to be sore from smiling today," Gramm said.
The 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony is scheduled for October 19 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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[@truthisinfinite]

There would be no Foreigner without Lou Gramm👍

[@user-hd9nc7zp1v]

And Mick Jones.

[@truthisinfinite]

@@user-hd9nc7zp1v Mick Jones was lucky to have met Lou Gramm because Lou can make any song better than it is bar none.

[@waltersimmons946]

The original Foreigner deserves it. They did the work. Nuff said.

[@bastidface]

Lou Gramm has one of the best vocals in rock. His voice is legend.

[@JimmyD718]

Lou is one of the best rock singers of all time! Congrats to him, Mick and the band :)

[@crystalfreeman9295]

It's about damn time. They should of been in there yrs ago. With a beautiful voice like Lou Gramm his voice was amazing.🔥💋❤️🥰🎶🎵🎤⭐⭐✨💎

[@rosegerhart1069]

Absolutely agree.

[@sonic-qh7ed]

original foreigner deserves to be in long long overdue congrats. about time one of my favorite bands of all time

[@tnrodgers]

Long overdue. Should have happened decades ago. Congratulations Lou and Foreigner!

[@barbaraeddings3283]

I'm so happy for Foreigner. Lou has had many health challenges. They all deserve this. ROCK ON!!!

[@beckykimbley6562]

Congratulations Lou and the rest of Foreigner(original)!! Many songs and many years!! So well deserved !! Happy for you!! 🎤🎼🎉👍❣️

[@lady_in_blue83]

My moral mentor and more than my favorite Rock vocalist... Well-deserved recognition, dear Louis! Taking into consideration, your contribution to the music of the band is remarkable. Your lyric tenor voice is unmatched in Rock music. Be healthy! Thank you for discovering my inner world to create myself! Congratulations! 🎉

[@user-zx6lf5so4w]

Well said.👍🏻

[@clavey005]

Congratulations! I voted everyday for Foreigner. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@user-hd9nc7zp1v]

Same. Mainly due to this: Paul McCartney: Foreigner, not in the hall of fame? What the fuck?

[@Lionize728]

Awww. I'm so happy for Lou. Look at him. He is genuinely beaming. Good for him! So glad he and the rest of the guys FINALLY got in.

[@scottsiverman1324]

IT'S ABOUT TIME!

[@user-zx6lf5so4w]

Congratulations Foreigner, thank you for all of your wonderful music.

[@Goldmember66]

One of the great rock voices of all time.

[@sylviebreuil530]

It's a very gift for LOU as his birthday approaches. What a Great journey LOU, well done, vere fair reward these Votes kept us all in Suspense and we all happy with the outcome

[@user-iw9gf9wq7b]

Yay!!!!! Congratulations to our WNY Treasure, Lou Gramm and The rest of Foreigner!!!! This is so exciting!! 💙🎤🎶🙏

[@jackmike2920]

Awesome news!! Congratulations to Lou Gramm and Foreigner on being Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees!!❤️🎤🎸🥁🎹🎼🎵🎶

[@mililaniman]

I love the music of Foreigner.

[@brianfoster4664]

This guy is one of the all-time greatest rock voices, and I will be very happy to see the real Foreigner play one more time.

[@vickithomas179]

Way to go Lou you just made rock history and with Foreigner it’s amazing. Congratulations you all well-deserved.❤❤❤❤❤

[@dannymcelroy4046]

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!LOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 😃😃🎸🎸🎊🎊🎆🎆

[@thedude350]

Man hes a Legend!

[@l.m.3015]

😁🎉Yay,,! Congratulations!🎉 Lou Gramm Juke Box Hero ! 🎉💃🎶

[@DallasPix]

Congrats to Foreigner!! Lou Gramm, Mick Jones, and the WHOLE band.. Lou is one of the premier rock vocalist in the 70s, 80s & beyond!!! Should have happened a long while back! I voted several times for Foreigner, Frampton, Ozzy! Rock & Roll Never Forgets!! Randy A Carlisle // DJ // KSGV // Real Oldies Show

[@TheSports50]

I am so happy for Lou Gramm and Foreigner. They really put on a great Rock and Roll show live. Lou is one of the greatest in singing, writing music and taking that energy in live concert .

[@jeffdoyle4703]

Congratulations Lou. I wonder how much longer we have to wait to see Johnny Winter and Rory Gallagher inducted.

[@donnah5378]

Congratulations 🍾🎊🎉

[@user-pz6ge7hf4x]

It's about frigging time..Congrats Lou and Foreigner..

[@drumsNstuff79]

So proud of Lou and the band! I've been listing to some Foreigner and Lou solo songs and am always amazed at his range, expressiveness, and nuance he gives each performance. His voice has such character and beautiful tone. Gramm is one of the greatest rock vocalists ever. Lou jokes in in his autobiography that he there was a Foreigner ballad he sang on in the 90's that Mick was keen on it but he personally didn't like as much. So he he admits he sang it "kind of dull and boring." Yet it ended up not sounding dull and boring at all and as Lou wrote "The damn thing became a hit!" "I Don't Want To Live Without You" was the song. So you're telling us Lou you went for a bunt and smashed a grand slam? Haha.. What a legend!

[@ronconrad2867]

Lou deserves this more than anyone!

[@williamreitinger8978]

Lou is the heart of Foreigner congrats

[@benmen8699]

BOUT F******KING TIME !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@kyliepollert8341]

Finally; with an endless catalogue of hits, it's about time Foreigner was inducted!! Congratulations!!!

[@user-xz7cq2kd2k]

Congratulations Lou. You deserve it. You are a incredible and talented at what you did. Thank you for your gift of music

[@dawnteed4469]

Congratulations Lou!! Rochester Love you!! 😍❤️🎸❤️‍🔥🎶🎵🤟🏻

[@danilomacalino9889]

I think they deserve to be the rock and roll hall of Fame..

[@ricklipford8762]

Congratulations to Lou Graham and the original Foreigner members it's about time they got into the rock and roll Hall of Fame long overdue Foreigner is one of the greatest rock and roll bands of all time talking about the original members also Lou Graham is one of the best singers of all times congratulations again

[@pegazuseloy1575]

Lou Gramm, One Of The Greatest Voices Ever...Sir You Are Foreigner..And There's No Foreigner Without You..💖💖💖💝

[@mrz6480]

Congrats to Lou and Foreigner One of my favorite Bands But The Rock n Roll Hall of Fame should no longer be called The Rock n Roll Hall of Fame. It should be called The Music Hall of Fame....

[@michaelc2266]

Lou congratulations on your induction I met you many years ago at Northern Michigan university in Marquette Michigan, you were sitting alone in the bleachers before the concert and I was setting up, it was an honor to meet you.

[@danrez42]

One of the most well-deserved best to get inducted. Thank God got to see Lou a few months ago in Florida. God bless them all Mc rest of the band. Congratulations.

[@bill38804]

Congratulations 😂😂 been a long time coming but y'all made it.

[@andyhamilton8940]

Awesome! I met Lou at the Mecum auction in Orlando, he was so cool! And anchor guy turn down the gay meter about 3 levels.

[@mel124177]

One of classic rock's most iconic voices & frontmen. Class and talent rolled in one. HoF or no HoF, everybody knows he's a demigod of modern music.

[@kimgallentine2669]

Well deserved and way beyond due. My first concert!

[@timothyhilton3408]

Lou.....so happy for you and the band. Ive been talking shi* online to the Rock and roll hall of fame for years over this travesty of failing to induct your band. I was shocked that Frampton had also been left out. Maybe you can give a shout out for Boston and Kansas still being left out. That's effed up too. Thankful to have a signed copy of your great autobiography. Congratulations Lou!!!! So well deserved....and so long overdue!!!!

[@justdea5757]

I WANNA KNOW WHAT LOVES IS!!!! CONGRATS LOU!!!

[@obtainiumgaming4472]

Congratulations to the old band. Not the tribute band. Let’s make that clear.

[@Pedroism]

Deal with it

[@ricklipford8762]

I agree with you 100%

[@mardiluz]

Yea, but they held up the torch of fire. I think without them playing in recent years the RNRHF would had forgot them.

[@hayleyv4321]

AMEN TO THAT!!!!👍😍🥰

[@decencywarrior9598]

Congrats !

[@longliverocknroll70]

Lou and Steve Perry are the Voices of Rock

[@rclamb04]

It’s about time!

[@dranderson6071]

Yessssssssss. The legend Lou

[@Maccaluvr]

Congratulations it’s been a long time coming ❤🎉

[@gbipit1]

Well deserved

[@m.y.o.b.724]

Congrats, well deserved! Foreigner was part of my teenage years. Still ❤️their music.

[@plpgto]

Long time coming and so deserved❤ You've Rocked us for many years, so Happy for you and the Guys, Bless you Lou🎶🎶🎶✌🤘

[@user-zx6lf5so4w]

Thank you Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for the induction of Foreigner.

[@johnmaguire3608]

About time they got in. They were huge. Lots of big hits and great songs.

[@kingofallwhites]

Wait till the current guys find out they’re not inducted! Hahahahaha!😂

[@stevegross9477]

Lou you have to sing Midnight Blue

[@SKRooU2]

Not going to happen. It will be Hot blooded and I want to know what love is

[@JuicyTaz201]

Im in the Airport looking at him right now as I watch this 👀

[@LuciensMusic]

Well deserved! 😊

[@danilomacalino9889]

Congrats lou gramm and Mick jones

[@kenw.1112]

YES! THEY DESERVE IT AND PAST DUE. SUCH A GREAT BAND AND AND SO MANY EXCELLENT SONGS .😊😊😊😊

[@same5952]

About time!

[@jeffprokes8990]

Congratulations to you and to all current / former members of Foreigner on your Induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame !! Well deserved ! 🎸 🤟🤟✌️💜

[@donnybailey8810]

LOU GRAMM IS THE VOICE OF FOREIGNER IS AND ALL WAYS WILL BE 😎 ⚡️ 👍 ⚡️🇺🇸

[@johnwebb167]

Mr.Gramm, Congratulations are in order for your outstanding body of work!!! You are so deserving of any accolades you receive. I'm a fan of yours for life!!!!

[@nemo40001]

Lou the best

[@Tom-ld9hp]

This guy is down to earth. He might work part time at wegmans on holt rd later in the year.

[@Tom-ld9hp]

In Webster NY

[@judyzillen2084]

Lou Gramm RRHOF! ❤

[@Joe-mz6dc]

Great.

[@user-yq5od9uj3f]

Congrats Lou. Now all that remains for upstate NY is the induction of Cortland's Ronnie James Dio. 2 of the greatest rock vocalists of all time, both from upstate NY.

[@neilouellette3004]

Saw Foreigner on the Agent Provocateur Tour 1985 Providence Civic Center. I believe Joe Walsh opened for them. Congrats Lou!

[@LunaticFringe-yk2dx]

This only happened because Foreigner fans put immense pressure on the RRHOF to give the band their due. People power🎸

[@maggiethompson4944]

❤️ Lou Gramm

[@gmail4218]

38 million certified album sales (source: RIAA) Yet, obscure rappers got into the Hall much sooner!

[@imagine9265]

Def Leppard is in the Hall and Foreigner Has A Better Catalog WAY OVER DUE !!

[@BolsaChicaRadio]

I do hope that is "does" work out on stage; we have all heard about some of the "Quietness" between Gramm & Jones over the past couple or so years, since their short reunion vignette; Gramm stating that he had never heard from Jones since those few reunion shows. I hope the two gentlemen can come to good terms, ONE LAST TIME, for the Hall Of Fame performance. Having Jones, Gramm, Wills, Elliott & Greenwood on stage again (the ORIGINAL formation of Foreigner) would be an honor. It's a great loss that both McDonald & Gigliardi, who have already passed, cannot share in this induction. BolsaChicaRadio

[@daviddunn773]

Good Deal its about time ..........

[@andyhamilton8940]

There’s a TV station in San Franfrisco that needs their anchor to head back home.

[@rosegerhart1069]

It's about time...Madonna and Dolly are there..explain. it's the rock and roll hall of fame

[@lizard944]

Just criminal that it took this long.

[@dranderson6071]

Lou, Mick, Dennis,Al and Ed/Ian( in memory). Also Rick. Possibly Turgon, maybe not him

[@richalderson6069]

Will it be all the original members inducted?

[@WilliamNeish]

I can’t believe the Go-Go’s made it before Foreigner; damn shame.

[@charlesanzalone5846]

So many rappers got in before them

[@Tom-ld9hp]

It's not foreigner without Lou. I feel the same way with journey without steve Perry. Just my opinion.

[@crissrails7539]

Im sure Mick Jones will mess this one up too

[@antrygis1]

Lou had a tumor in his brain about the size of a baseball almost 30 years ago. So glad he is still around. Another should have been inducted years ago band. The Moody blues were not inducted until 2018 for God's sake. Glad they're still alive, or most of Foreigner? Glad that place recognized them. Chu

[@thomasbabcock5174]

I'm so happy for Lou..😊 not for foreigner though.. Mick did him wrong!! 😢 Of course no band members congratulated him,especially Mick.

[@Hespeakstruth]

Foriegner is just getting there now? Steve Miller was right it's a joke!

[@willyhwang1059]

Jukebox Hero I want to know what love is

[@tomcarl8021]

Everyone on Atlantic eventually gets in.

[@Mncrr]

Madonna got in before foreigner. Let that sink in

[@tommeredith7462]

Maybe Mick Jones should take this opportunity during his acceptance speech to apologize to Lou for ripping off on song credits and for treating him like crap during his time in the band. If no apology Lou should invite Mick Jones on a Deep Sea Fishing Trip.

[@brando7266]

I'm not a foreigner guy, but who was the biggest star in the band? Jones or Gramm?

[@josephsharp5678]

​@@brando7266Gramm for sure. He was Foreigner.

[@brando7266]

@@josephsharp5678 thanks,

[@dranderson6071]

@@brando7266Lol Gramm obviously

[@bsquared4604]

Happy for him! I don't think that they realize that he is no longer with the band.

[@stormyweather2807]

Lou is, was and always will be Foreigner.

[@dranderson6071]

Irrelevant

[@michaelc2266]

Only the original members of Foreigner should be inducted not wanna be Kelly hanson

[@grandadneal8114]

Don't go Lou....Micks treated you bad mate

[@simonajugarih3620]

And let Mick's tribute band play instead? No way!!! Lou has to be there, he has to sing, they are his songs!!

[@grandadneal8114]

@@simonajugarih3620 ok good point but he should rip him a new one in his speech

[@LaptopLarry330]

Wow! Lou Gramm definitely did not age very well.

[@hayleyv4321]

Well lets see there’s Peter Frampton! He’s completely unrecognizable! Lou has all his hair and it aint grey! And beat a brain tumor! Hope l look that good at his age!!

[@Tom-ld9hp]

@@hayleyv4321 I agree. He has more hair at 73 then most guys at 40.

[@Tom-ld9hp]

When you hit 70 you're not going to look nothing like you did when you were in your thirties. Check out other videos.

[@user-hx7mi7ml8u]

He had a brain tumor years ago that really affected his weight and voice….I’m sure he struggled a lot because of it physically and mentally.