Foreigner

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Foreigner is a British-American rock band, originally formed in 1976 by the veteran English musician Mick Jones and fellow Briton and ex-King Crimson member Ian McDonald along with American vocalist Lou Gramm.

The band's founder and lead guitarist Mick Jones, the visionary maestro whose stylistic songwriting, indelible guitar hooks and multi-layered talents continue to escalate Foreigner’s influence, along with lead vocalist Kelly Hansen, bass guitarist Jeff Pilson and multi-instrumentalist Tom Gimbel.

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Foreigner members

Current members: Mick Jones (electric guitar, original), Jeff Pilson (bass guitar), Michael Bluestein (keyboard), Chris Frazier (drums (drum set)), Luis Maldonado (guitar, lead vocals), Bruce Watson

Former members: Tom Gimbel (background vocals, saxophone, flute, electric guitar, keyboard), Lou Gramm (original, lead vocals), Kelly Hansen (lead vocals), Mark Schulman (drums (drum set)), Dennis Elliott (drums (drum set)), Jeff Jacobs, Rick Wills (bass guitar), Bruce Turgon (bass guitar), Brian Tichy (drums (drum set)), Al Greenwood (keyboard), Ian McDonald (original), Johnny Edwards (lead vocals), Jason Bonham (drums (drum set)), Paul Mirkovich (keyboard), Denny Carmassi (drums (drum set)), Jason Sutter (drums (drum set)), Chas West (lead vocals)