It’s also notched nine top 10 singles on the Billboard Hot 100, including rock radio staples such as “Feels Like the First Time,” “Hot Blooded,” “Double Vision,” “Urgent” and the chart-topping power ballad “I Want to Know What Love Is.” More than two dozen members have been part of the roster over the years, and members of the first two lineups made a series of guest appearances with the current lineup during 20. Since its formation, Foreigner has released nine studio albums - five of them multi-platinum, plus the 1982 hits set Records - and sold more than 50 million records worldwide. I want to do this band the way it’s supposed to be, and when it’s not like that I don’t want to be doing it.” I see other musicians sometimes that I go, ‘Wow, that was disappointing,’ and I don’t want to be someone that other people say that about. “We’re at an era in life where a lot of bands from the ’70s are right on the ragged edge of still being able to do shows. If I’m not doing it for real then I shouldn’t be doing it. You can drop keys and do this and do that, but I’m more of an old school person. “I never would have thought in a million years I’d be singing these songs in the keys at this age, and I don’t know how much longer I can do that at the level I need do. “This catalog of songs, it’s extremely challenging for a rock tenor vocalist like myself to sing,” explains Hansen, 61. “It’s a very difficult decision to come to,” he notes, adding that maintaining the caliber of the band’s performance, and his is in particular, was a driving factor in the decision to pull the plug. Kelly Hansen, Foreigner’s frontman since 2005, says that he and Jones had been discussing the move for a while. By the end of our farewell tour, over 50 years will have passed, and that’s a long time to be on the road.” “I had the idea that was to become Foreigner back in 1974, and I was 30 years old at the time. “Foreigner is a completely revitalized band with a whole new energy that has won the hearts of our fans all over the world, and I want to go out while the band is still at the top of its game,” Jones, 77, tells Billboard. More legs, both domestic and overseas, are on tap through the end of 2024. The band, formed during 1976 by British guitarist Mick Jones, will launch its Historic Farewell Tour next July 6 in Alpharetta, Ga., with 32 U.S dates running through Sept. Nobody’s been specific.The Rock Hall of Fame 2022 Induction Ceremony: 10 Best Moments “The only thing, like I say, I’m aware of for sure is that he’d like to stay involved as long as possible, and he would like it if that was the end of the band when he leaves. “We’ve never talked specifics, and honestly, I don’t actually think even thinks in terms of specifics, because I know his desire is to remain involved with the band until the end,” he said. In an interview with Eddie Trunk, Pilson stated he doesn’t know if the band will continue once Jones retires. Jones is the sole remaining original member of Foreigner. The band’s current lineup includes bassist Jeff Pilson, who has played with the band since Jones reformed it in 2004. “Looking forward to seeing you all out there.” “Live music is at the heart of what we do and I’m thrilled to be back on the road and visiting so many places over the next year,” guitarist Mick Jones said in a statement.
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