Foreigner’s Kelly Hansen Blasts Other Rock Bands For Not being Real!
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- Опубліковано 11 жов 2024
- Foreigner’s Kelly Hansen Blasts Other Rock Bands For Not being Real! #foreigner #kellyhansen
Hey everyone!
Yes it’s true Foreigner’s singer Kelly Hansen is back in the news!
This time he gas a whole lot to say about being ‘REAL’! And in tonight’s video we’ll discuss Kelly Hanson’s criticism of other bands who he sees as ‘not real’ due to performing with backing tracks at their live concerts, or just playing badly because they are just to old to perform like they use to.
And finally we’ll discuss whether Kelly Hansen is ‘REAL’ or not!
Should Foreigner’s Kelly Hansen even have an opinion on the matter? Has he finally gone too far? Or is this just another ploy to remind us that he’s actually in Foreigner?
Well, all these and many more questions are addressed in tonight’s video!
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So what he’s saying is, “You might think we’re impostors, and we are, but at least we know how to play live.” Dude, you’re being paid to sound like someone else. I would hope that Mick Jones has the wherewithal to employ hired guns with talent. Kelly, this is not your fight. Finish the tour, get your money, move on to the next project.
Oh lord Chris! Great last two sentences here brother! Thanx!❤❤❤
The irony is that Foreigner uses prerecorded background vocals.
Can confirm after syncing up youtube videos and watching some of the guys miss cues, but the vocal keeps going.
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What about the all lady Foreigner tribute band called "Four in her"?🍆🎸🥁🎹🎷🎤 🧑🧑🦰👱🧓😂🤣
No they don't, i was there. 8/24/23 shoreline. No prerecorded tracks for vocals or any other parts. They deserved the bands name, respected the original versions better than the original players could. The guy has 20 years with the band.@@nyc3001
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Editorializing from the stage during a show is a buzzkill.
The current Foreigner is definitely a tribute band.
There are many worse things to be than a Foreigner tribute. Don't pretend to be something you're not.
There are two aspects to being real.
1. Are they the REAL original band members?
2. Are they REALLY performing live?
Bingo Kolchak! Spot o! ❤❤❤
Hats! Wigs!Hair pieces!Karaoke!
He was referring to 2. He also mentioned bands with backing tracks, and pitch correction, He said we might make mistakes but we are actually playing what you hear. After watching Lou's recent videos, frankly I would rather hear the singer that hits the notes. He put on a great show, hit the high notes, performed well. It was worth the tickets.
'Lou Gramm' & 'Mick Jones' = 'FOREIGNER'! Enough said!
Wow Michael, you hit the nail on the head. Kelly Hansen sang his heart out on my solo album, and I've never heard him sing like that since. So needless to say I'd be the first person to give him the benefit of the doubt. But you are spot on here Michael- I agree 100%.
Thanx so much donahuetim! Lou even without his range, still has that attack, and he’s the man IMO!❤❤❤
What solo album is that? I’m interested in hearing it.
One time I saw the Kelly Hansen version of Foreigner. At one point he talked about "when we opened for Led Zeppelin." I just kept thinking "YOU didn't open for Zeppelin!"
That takes some stones to say that!
He should have said "Foreigner", not "we". That's a little arrogant.
In defense of Lou, we're all getting older and withering away. But at least he's not cheating like most out there. I love the rawness and flaws in a concert. I'd stay home and CD it if I wanted it perfect. cheers Michael
This tribute band plays "The music of Foreigner", a once great band. NO room to talk. Go see local live music, support great smaller touring bands, where you can experience some great times!
Yes, go see local! I sooo agree Michael! ❤❤❤
I think the problem is, bands like Foreigner are charging real band prices to come see them when they really shouldn't. They need Mick there or its just a really good cover and should be priced as such.
They haven’t been foreigner since Lou Graham left
I've always felt that without the absolutely singular vocals of Lou Gramm, who is in my top five of ALL TIME, as far as rock vocalists go, there simply is no Foreigner. It's like Bad Company without Paul Rodgers, Boston without Brad Delp or Doobie Brothers without Tom Johnston - there's a smoking hole where those front men should be standing!
Except Tom Johnston is actually currently in The Doobie Brothers and is Michael McDonald enough of a Doobie Brother to consider in your eyes part of the lineup?
@@Thomasmemoryscentral Yeah, I dig Michael McDonald's vocals, but was a fan of the Doobies from the very beginning, so the true Doobie Bros. material includes Tom Johnston, that takes precedent over the later, more laid back and polished songwriting from McDonald days. It's tricky, though, because I do like and connect with a lot of that McDonald period of music. Damn glad Tom came back and took his rightful place as main vocalist for them, such a unique tone to his singing, a lot of soul in his voice, especially coming from a white man! Doobie Brothers need to rock out, and without Johnston leading them, they lose a lot of edge. All in all, it's a rare situation for a band, when a new singer comes on board, the sonics of the band change considerably, and yet they are hugely successful with both! Good question, and take care! By the way, if you're a big fan of the Doobies, and you haven't heard their most current stuff, it's excellent! Get those albums, the latest of which is a live album that really has the band firing on all cylinders - just outstanding in every way!
Or Thin Lizzy without Phil Lynott.
I was going to leave a comment but you basically said everything I was going to say. You nailed it.
Damn! And I was so looking forward to your comment Louie!
Oh well, next time maybe? 😉👌❤
@@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine I will say this. As much as I respect Kelly Hansen, he needs to listen to his own words and start being the real deal himself. Mick Jones said Lou Gramm were the heart and soul of Foreigner. Kelly's just a guy who's out there singing their songs and really nothing more.
@@LouiePlaysDrums Yeah Mick. A heart and soul of Foreigner and it took you up to I Want To Know What Love Is to really screw Lou out of more money than you really earned on that song as his vocals made that song
I’m so glad that someone finally addressed them as a tribute band. Thanks.
They are strictly a cover band. Mick Jones didn't show, I paid $150 for a ticket. And they only played 1 1/2 hours.
I’m hearing the same tale from everyone these days! I don’t thin Mick is even in town on any given night David! ❤❤❤
What gets me is that Kelly is up there, with the big "Foreigner 4" sign behind him, no doubt playing some of Foreigner's great songs off that album and MOST of the crowd thinks the band they are watching made that album.
It's a cover band playing Foreigner music. You can see that at many local watering holes where cover bands play classic rock. And truth be told, the little local cover bands probably do a better job and aren't trying to fool anyone.
People are gullible and as long as gullible people pay big bucks for fake bands then fake bands will keep using the names of real bands to tour with.
Honestly, I'd rather see a classic rock band with original members and singers playing and maybe throwing in some prerecorded tracks before I'd EVER see a cover band using a real band's name.
But I don't see either.
SUPPORT LOCAL MUSIC AND MUSICIANS!!!!!
With the departure of Mick, due to his health, Foreigner is now a tribute band. No originals members, or members that have recorded a Foreigner album.. I do appreciate the musicianship, and true live performance of these current members, and I have been personal friends with one of them for a while now, but it is still just a tribute band. I would still rather see Lou Gram, and even Steve Perry, obviously not in the same form they were when they were younger, but you can't replace that tone.. I am still impressed by Mickey Thomas, who is in his 70's and still sounds great.!
I noticed how good Mickey Thomas sounds also!
I agree, Foreigner with less than 1 original member should be considered a tribute band( Mick Jones hardly ever present).
I think It would be good to have a protocol based on the honor system (mongst bands and musicians) that states: At least 51% of original band members need to be present, otherwise we are a tribute band. A band like KISS with the foundation of Paul and Gene can still can proudly call themselves KISS due to both being actual founders of the band.
Lip syncing is a separate issue, and artists that do so should fess up to this, so paying customers can decide if they want to attend the live show. Apparently, many of the fans especially millennials and later are ok with shows being mimed on stage. In retrospect, this no longer surprised me when noticing kids and young adults utilizing their smart phone as the primary listening device, vs a true amplified sound system. Just one persons opinion.. Thanks
They shouldve called it quits as soon as Mick Jones could no longer perform.
Seeing Foreigner is like going to see "1964 The Tribute" or "Rain" and trying to say they're the Beatles.
Holy Hypocrisy Kelly! Your not even Foriegner anymore. Thanks for bringing this up Michael. Appreciate you brother greatly.👍👍🤟🤟❤
Thanks so much Jeffery! I always appreciate it brother! ❤❤❤
@@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine always a pleasure brother. I look forward to your commentaries.
Hey Michael, I don't know if you ever got the chance to listen to Shadow King? They were a supergroup formed by ex-Foreigner vocalist Lou Gramm after meeting former Sweet Savage, Dio, and Riverdogs guitarist Vivian Campbell, and rounded out by Gramm's longtime writing partner Bruce Turgon on bass and ex-Breathless, Donnie Iris And The Cruisers, Harlow, and The Godz drummer Kevin Valentine.
The band released their self-titled 10 track record on October 1st, 1991 with multi-Platinum producer Keith Olsen (Whitesnake, Heart, Ozzy Osbourne, Emerson, Lake & Palmer) sitting behind the control boards.
Both Shadow King and Foreigner were signed to Atlantic records, but there was tension between Lou Gramm and Mick Jones. In short, Shadow King's lifespan was cut short due to record label politics. Atlantic refused to promote them, and the band faded into oblivion.
Shadow King only put out that one album, but it absolutely rocks, so check it out (if you haven't already)!
If Mick Jones is MIA it's not Foreigner. They should be out as JUKEBOX HEROES * The Music of Foreigner. If there are no original members it's a tribute band.
Lou has every right to seethe about how Jones treated him. Lou IS the voice of Foreigner. No ifs, ands, or buts.
To begin with I never took Foreigner seriously or any other band with one member left especially a drummer.
LOL! Didn’t The Guess Who tour with just their original drummer? I think he just retired and the rest of them are out there still touring! Sad!❤❤❤
@@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine That's exactly who I was thinking about
5 musicians performing the music of Foreigner...it's all it is.
And ..I saw Uncle Ted last Monday....and it was worth every penny..Ted played and he didn't use backing tracks✌️
Cool you saw Uncle Ted still peeling paint and chipping teeth! No loin cloth anymore for the Nuge, but all he's ever needed is a place to PLUG IN! All natural, ass whipping quality - Ted Nugent lives eternal!🎸🎸🎸
The Little River Band was scheduled to play the Tonight Show but Jay Leno pulled the plug because there were no original members. This happened several years ago.
Saw “Foreigner” in Irvine, California last week. Yes, the band is comprised of talented musicians but they are simply a cover band if no original members are there. (Mick Jones was a No Show.)
Meanwhile the opening band, Loverboy, was not only PHENOMENAL but all of the living original members are still in the band (4 of the 5). Their original bassist died in 2000 and was replaced by a guy who is still there 23 years later.
Why a band with nearly all original members is the OPENING ACT and a group of musicians who had nothing to do with any Foreigner hits was the headliner is a mystery to me. 🤷♂️
Agreed! Big time disrespectful to one of the great rock bands in history.
Lou Gramm is in the Songwriters Hall of Fame... (yeah, Mick Jones is to...) - no one in "Foreigner" now will ever get that honor... that's all I have to say.
Well said. Pot, meet kettle. No problem with tribute bands, but be upfront about it.
Agree with you 90%. If Mick Jones puts his stamp of approval on these "replacement" members and wants them to be "the Authurized Foreigner Band approved by Mick Jones" then they are! If anyone is willing to pay their ticket price, then they do!! I'm in 100% agreement with you that many tribute bands are great at reproducing an authentic cover, and so many legacy bands are not worth going to see! This debate rages on and with your Tribe chiming in... Again Michael, good stuff😃
A very even-handed response here David! I’ll take a 90% agreement every time brother! ❤❤❤
@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine keep on keeping on buddy..., like they say,... If you build it, they will come!
You really are a special kind of person. Do better.
That's a great point Micheal. If possible, it's best if the original members are on stage. Even if they have lost some of their edge because of age, that's ok. Lou Gramm should be in Foriegner.
I’d pay to see Lou, but haven’t caught Foriegner with Kelly once Chris!
Great point brother! ❤❤❤
Clearly a tribute band, but a very good one. I think Kelly is a quality singer who can hit the high notes and the low. By the way, Michael, absolutely can't wait for the new Black Country Communion album coming real soon.
Glenn Hughes blows me away! Can you imagine performing live at his level in your seventies? 😳🤯
Absolutely! Live Over Europe is amazing. And to think he probably should be dead (during the cocaine years), and was thought he would never sing again. What a legend@@bryancorley5068
“We’re the real deal” so says the Lou Gramm imposter!🤣
There’s no doubt that Kelly can sing, but he just does not have anywhere near the same tone that Lou does..
That double vision gets the best of me !
LOL! I see what you did there Saifon! Thanx! ❤❤❤
They are not Foreigner. They are a tribute band for sure. No Mick Jones either. He hasn't been with them for a long time. I am glad it is their final tour.
Yeah me too JPM! But I’d love to see Lou Gramm any day!❤❤❤
Nugent was very live when I saw him last month. I assume Warren Haynes will be very live in Oct. I like live, warts and all.
Great musicians both Dennison! Both great guitarists of the highest level! ❤❤❤
Give me my mule, give me my 40 acres.
Warren is the Real Deal and always delivers a fantastic show.
TOTALLY AGREE! Excellent!
I totally agree with Micheal. This is a tribute band like I mentioned on the last video discussing Foreigner. It would make so much more sense if they changed the name.
I didn’t know where all the current members are from but a little history on this band. I remember learning that the name was chosen because some of the original members were from USA and some were from England. Where ever they went they were foreigners. Are all the current members from the US or are there any from outside the US? If not then they a not foreigners in the US. Don’t know if anyone cares but I thought I mention it.
That's a great point! I'm going to research that - are all members from USA? I believe so, so the name doesn't even work anymore!
I don’t have the answers to all of your questions but I know originally there were six members. 3 from U.S. and 3 from England I believe.
@@gerry1620 That sounds right - I'd look it up but I'm a lazy sod! The whole bands " playing for an eternity" thing has gotten out of control, the historic weight and significance of using a popular bands original name for continued success, even if only a fraction of original players are left, just smacks of a money grab. Cheapens what was once a proud legacy!
@@treff9226 Yes I agree. Also, original member Ian McDonald just died in the last day or two.
No foreigners anymore. I think all the current members are from the USA.
In my humble opinion Foreigner hasn't been Foreigner since Mr.Gramm left He had one of the best rock& roll voices I've ever heard.❤😎👍 I love your channel Mr. Noland You bring humor, knowledge,and entertainment to your clips. I also like the fact that you make your opinions known without being nasty about it. Keep up the great work!😉
Thanx so much Christine! I’m Learning!❤❤❤
Tell that to the Zombies.I saw them twice in the last three years and Colin and Rod were in great form.
"Foreigner's Shadow" would be a good name.
Or Foreigner Revisited.
GUILTY AS CHARGED !
The answer to all the questions is simple=Money.
the only thing before foreigner that i've ever heard kelly hansen do is sing for truck ads!!
Kelly Hanson was a no body before Mic Jones heard him in a cover band and said " Hey, he can sing like Lou. I think I will make him a big suto rockstar." And that is all Kelly Hanson is. A lucky wanna be, or as we call them "Poser"
Right on Michael! I never liked Kelly Hanson. I always knew he was a fraud!!!!!!
foreigner's ghost
Ah! Ya remember that huh! Great memory Ray!😉👌❤
Foreigner of today is not Foreigner its just a cover band,Lou Gram he is not!
These fake bands are such a joke. My favorite is The Guess Who, who are touring and making new albums with ONE original member (the drummer...) Imagine Ringo Starr going on tour with 3 other musicians and calling it The Beatles... I am sure most of these bands have a lot of talent, and even if they perform completely live, they are NOT the real deal. They are just really good cover bands. Even Grand Funk Railroad is only a cover band without Mark Farner.
Not even Paul could get away with that Larry!
I heard that the Guess Who’s drummer just retired, and they are touring without him! Go figure! ❤❤❤
@@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine I love how their Spotify account showcases a photo of the band without Burton Cummings or Randy Bachman, ha ha.
i don't know. i just saw where beyonce is charging $157 to sit behind the stage seeing none of the show. never a foreigner fan but if i wanted to see them i would expect to see the band who played what i heard on the radio.. some bands have had a variety of members. but if they say live and as in motley crue are not why pay to see them. well you are in a crowd and you can watch them. at the price if i were a fan would not. but people are easily pleased. have seen videos of bruce dickinson singing acapella at bruce dickinson evenings and there is another of him in a limo with just a guitar singing and another at an raf show with an iron maiden tribute band. doubt any pop stars with their autotuning and such being able to do that and probably not many rock bands who once played live. i agree with what you said. last i saw rolling stone, is it still around they did not seem to cover rock at all. guess the owner wants to be trendy or whatever.
Spot on commentary as always. On a side note, what has prevented Lou Gramm doing shows with the original members of the band?
He actually had to sit out a reunion show a few years ago for health reasons. No idea why that show was not re-scheduled.
My 13 year old niece loves Foreigner and went to see them recently. I had no heart to tell her they were only a cover act.
Probably a good idea Chet! But a 13 year-old loving their music is very cool! ❤❤❤
Chet, you can tell her Mick Jones bothering to show up if he feels up to it is the only reason my mind sees them living up to Foreigner by name.
Compared to Little River Band which currently is only full of a bunch of newbies not ever associated in the classic days who’s name is bought by a man that never played in the original band, Mick Jones barely showing up as the 1 original member only keeps it a step above that.
Why should Mick Jones not cash in? If enough Foreigner fans are willing to pay top dollar for a tribute act, go for it. I'll keep sitting these events out.
Oh I agree blanket! Make what ya can, and let the buyer beware is a personal mantra of mine! 😉👌❤
I just went and saw them in May. I went knowing that it wasnt Foreigner. I'm going again in November. Ive seen lots of bands, but I will say that it was the best sounding bands I've ever heard. Thats why im going again. My tickets weren't expensive at all. I was 10 rows from the stage. Its damn well worth the money. Kelly knows they're not the real Foreigner, but they where so good. Im going again. Keeping great music alive.❤ i give you credit Kelly!
A fake blasting other fakes, we are not that stupid Kelly.
Part of the problem: over 20 years or more passed since the original members bowed out. Also, was a band like Foreigner plastered all over the culture recognizable? No, they were familiarized with their hot catchy tunes. Jones probably heard some enterprenuer run this sketchy idea by him @2004 and figured what the hell? More situations in the music biz are making Spinal Tap truer.
I agree with you 100%, Michael.
Michael, just like the clip you just showed on your video Kelly Hanson talking they did a lot of talking and introducing the band and too many solos not enough really rocking for me. I’ve seen them last week is in Charlotte.
I would pay to see Lou Gramm than Kelly & crew.
Me too, every single time Betty!❤❤❤
With not one original member, they are nothing more than a tribute band charging way too much money. This kind of deceit is why I wouldn't bother with them. I live on SSI and would rather listen to their recordings. Its cheaper and much more fulfilling.
I believe it's called " Corporate Rock".
Good point user! ❤❤❤
So by that twisted logic, Kelly things Foreigner is being real with all-replacement members. Hey pot, meet kettle!
Absolutely Michael, they are a tribute band, not Foreigner. You wont find me paying to see them, you are point on as usual.
I think you and I are a day early and a dollar wise if ya ask me brother!
Nice to see ya on Rachel’s stream this morning! I usually don’t comment to often, but I saw ya!❤❤❤
It was fun hanging out with Rachel, Mazzy, Waxed, Dis and a couple of others.@@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine
Disappointed with Randy Bachman now beginning a tour with “BTO”. Yet he is the only guy who was ever in BTO. This after weeks of media teasing, refusing to reveal the lineup. Longtime fans disappointed to learn no participation by Fred Turner, nor Blair Thornton. Disturbingly, Randy is seemingly taking advantage of publicity generated by the recent passing of his brothers: Robin & Tim. Both of whom were original members.
It’s not Bachman Turner Overdrive.
It’s a cash grab.
Yeah he should keep his mouth shut being basically a cover band. But I agree about lip synching etc.... take care.
These current members have not contributed anything to the legacy of the band Foreigner. Their audience are there to enjoy the music nobody in this band has ever created!
Therefore, they should be embarrassed to pretend they are the band known as Foreigner.
Kelly’s more of a Steven Tyler type than Lou Gramm imo!!
Reminds me so much of the modern Little River Band, all just an overrated cover band. Glad to be an Australian and having seen real key members live in concert, just over the last decade.
Heard about that the other day...I thought...Michael's gonna speak about that,for sure! 😁 ...a real artist or guy never needs to say he is...except if he knows he has something to hide maybe...all that bu****it is so so sad...because we talk about legendary bands...pure cynicism to me....people just want to hear the songs...maybe half of the audience or more!...doesn't even know there's no original member anymore...we live in a strange world...that,everyody knows I guess
That’s what really gets me Stephane! Most of the people who buy the tickets aren’t even aware that Foreigner in front of them! So damned sad! ❤❤❤
If I were to advise Kelly Hansen, I would say that he should do the show and can the commentary. Foreigner is a stage filled with no original musicians including the absence of lead singer Lou Gramm. It is a well done tribute band and they should have the chance to earn a living but let's keep it in perspective. They are playing other musicians songs. Stop criticizing others and just help people have a fun time.
Spot on here Tod! Well said! ❤❤❤
Styx at least contains Chuck Panzoo and JY, 2 original Styx members.
I’m not sure if Tommy Shaw and the other members of Styx that aren’t dead holds a bigger grudge against Dennis Deyoung than Mick Jones against Lou Gramm
Shameful Tribute Band. The nerve of this guy.
Faux Foreigner. I'm tired of all these classic rock bands who have no original members. Imagine Paul & Ringo going on tour as The Beatles? No! Because it'd never happen. I don't mind them playing the music but they should all call themselves TRIBUTE BANDS
Lynyrd Skynyrd TRIBUTE BAND
Foreigner TRIBUTE BAND
Thanks Michael for telling it like it is.
The real friggin deal, would be the original band members. No thay are not foreigner!!!
Hello Michael Noland, This is one topic that has had me fired up for quite a few years now. I think it was 2014 or so I saw this lame version of Foreigner. They really sucked in my opinion. Also, just as Michael mentioned, there was zero original members at that show. I heard later that Mick Jones wasn't feeling well and that's why he wasn't there. But, during there entire performance they made no mention of Mick. Why you ask?? Because the crowd didn't even know anything about the original members! Most of the crowd probably didn't even know that the original singer was replaced with this jack ass named Kelly. They have huge size balls asking the huge amount for tickets that they do. I've said it for years now that they are nothing more then a tribute band at best. I saw the original Foreigner in 1979 and again like a year later.. They killed it!! I also saw Lou Gramm about ten or so years back and he kicked ass!! Seeing him was more like seeing Foreigner then the crapy version out now days! Lou was the heart of the band. Hang it up Kelly. And retire Mick!! Your way past due....
Inquiring minds want to know....who are the other bands that are not give the fans their money's worth? Not a question of how many original members are in the band, but the bands who are playing in a substandard manner? I know, this question could cause controversy. :)
I’m gonna do a video laying out just that particular side of the story ronehall! ❤❤❤
Mick Jones must have taken Gene Simmons ideal (to keep Kiss going by using other people after all the members retire) and ran with it? If Jones has the right to the name Foreigner he can sit home and rake in the money while a cover band tours as Foreigner.
He did this in Dallas too
I saw them in Tampa. They sucked between songs Kelly says "yeah,,, this next song is from foreigner's first album 27 years ago and I can tell ya 27 years is a long time, like he was with them the whole time . If I. Remember correctly he said 27 but the number but it seemed he was trying to pass it off yes live nation sucks 8 bucks for water 22 bucks for a 12 oz margarita
And Kelly was drinking Jack Daniels to
Hansen might be singing his heart out but it ain't Foreigner. I have a problem with that. Call it "Kelly Hansen sings the songs of Foreigner"... I remember 10-15 years ago Myles Kennedy was slated to replace Robert Plant and continue with Zeppelin. You gotta be kidding lol. Talk about a tarnished legacy the band would have had. Kennedy might be a good singer but thankfully that never came to fruition..
Its a tribute band
Being charitable those people who attend will know the players and accept that these guys were not responsible for the brand / legacy. These concert attendees make a choice so in that regard i don't see a problem. The purists will probably stay away. Of course one can say these players are benefitting from the artistic and creativity of others and therefore lining their pockets accordingly so maybe there is a moral issue to consider? In addition (i'm not up to speed on this band) but has this line-up made any records? If so there maybe some credibility but if not then again the moral question arises. Also one needs to consider the personalities. The larger than life artists like your beloved Jimmy Page could never be replaced in Zeppelin. Same applies to Jagger but Lou Gramm and Mick Jones are not that larger than life characters so maybe are easier to replace? However using the word 'tribute' will have dire financial consequences although i entirely agree that this band is indeed just that...a tribute band if they have not recorded original material.
A very even-hand viewpoint here Baz! Thanx! ❤❤❤
In a way Led Zeppelin were right to break up when John Bonham died . Led Zeppelin are those 4 guys. Yes we would have liked them to get another drummer and continue like The Who. It's like let's say the Beatles didn't split up and Lennon was killed in 1980 would we want them to get a replacement and still call themselves The Beatles no the Beatles are John, Paul, George, and Ringo not Eric, Paul, George and Ringo. And not John, Billy Shears (LOL), George and Ringo.
There is a lifespan for bands that need to be honored JOM, I agree! ❤❤❤
@harrysatchelAbsolutely Harry!❤❤❤
Even if Mick Jones does show up for a gig, he’s not playing like he was 30 years ago. So you’re still not even getting a true show!
What about the all lady Foreigner tribute band
called "Four in her"?🍆🎸🧑🧑🦰👱🧓😂
It's all about the $$$$$$$$.
Great video and subject!. Let me start by saying Kelly doesn't even use his own style of his true original voice, he's totally imitating Lou Gramm. Look, one can imitate but one cannot be the original, who by their own nature sounded the way they did and created the vocal style that we all love. Kelly needs to get back to earth and stop thinking he's Lou. As a final thought, Ringo went to see the original line up of Beatlemania the Tribute show, which included an amazing McCartney look alike and sound alike named "Mitch Weissman", I saw him live in those days, and he was incredible, but I digress, Ringo went backstage after the show to meet him, and was quoted to say "But I know the real Paul". Keely get off your delusional high horse.
So by your logic Ringo should not have had the right to say that because he was not the original drummer
Incorrect, on all the Beatles albums Ringo was the drummer and the one who came up with that vibe and sound that was a huge part of the Beatles, Ringo is the original creator of those drum tracks on all those songs.@@retro423
Call the band what you want. I have seen Foreigner twice with Lou Graham. First time absolutely great. Second time, not so, with all respect to his health issues
On the other hand I have seen Kelly and Foreigner twice and they were freaking awesome!! Bottom line is do you like their music no matter who plays it or not. Also Pilson is a great bass player! Get over it and enjoy the music!!!!!
They are nothing more than a tribute band.
Why is anybody going to those concerts Foreigner hasn't been Foreigner since the early eighties
Who is this chick? Never heard of her.
I hear what he is saying. Not the original band anymore but they play live. Ok we got it you dont play to tapes. I thought they should have got Joe Lynn Turner of Rainbow.
Now there’s a thought Barry!❤❤❤
@@MichaelNoland-TheBottomLine the reason I think JLT perfect fit. He actually can write hit songs. He took Rainbow from a DIO cult following to a major main stream act. On MTV at in nauseum lol. Graham Bonnett broke the band JLT took them to radio friendly. Actually hit songs not covers from othet artists. He could have replace LG back then and acully kept them fresh with new REAL material and the oldies hits. Bad move to not hire him. He would have been the real deal. Peace brother rock on 🤘
They are a tribute band, is he kidding? If their legit, where is the new music? At least Journey got a new singer (twice) and kept on rolling with new songs.
I don't go to concerts unless there free
I think that he is right. They are a real band and play everything live without backing tracks, The guy has been in the band for 18 years, so I think that he has some right to speak out about bands that aren't producing true live music. People act as if this is some new, fresh version of the band. Foreigner has been basically a revolving door of players since around 1981. Gramm left at least twice. Numerous different lead singers, drummers, bassists, keyboards, etc, throughout the years. So, if you get right down to it, they haven't been the original Foreigner for over forty years. Say what you will, but some of these 'new' members have been in the band as long or longer than Gramm and most of the original members. A number of original members have joined the present band on stage over the years, so it is safe to say that they have no problem with the current line-up.
Cover band guy says wut?
Foreigner's debut album was in May '77 when I turned 20. Their first 4 albums (77-'81) were tremendous. Mick Jones orchestrated/created a brilliant group. He also destroyed Foreigner in 1984 with 'I Want to Know What Love Is", the gospel/crybaby song that was their biggest hit. It came at a terrible price of permanently turning off their original fans, never getting them back, and has been a shadow of its former self for nearly 40 years. Jones turned Foreigner into Journey, a band to whom "I Want To Know..." would have been a perfect song. I detest that song, but had it been BY Journey, could have accepted it as "That's Journey for ya." I personally know a Foreigner tribute band that will not sing that, or will play just a tiny bit in a mocking, wink wink manner, then move immediately back to the early music which is still great.
Not knocking this guy Kelly Hansen, but Foreigner now is a bad parody of itself. The tribute bands acknowledge that up front. Lou Gramm will always be the quintessential voice of Foreigner. He's had a lot of physical problems, seems frail, and shouldn't be expected to do what he really can't anymore. Foreigner died many years ago like Rolling Stone, and am sorry to hear Mick Jones is still living. What ever touring they've got left and are obligated to do now, needs to be the end.
I agree 100%. Just saw “Foreigner” last week and, of course, “I Want To Know…” was their encore number. 🙄
I also saw Lou Gramm solo two years ago and he was a BILLION TIMES BETTER than this so-called “Foreigner” group who’s touring now.
And Lou did ZERO slow songs! Only the upbeat hard rockers that old school Foreigner fans like you and I grew up with.
Lou also did a free Meet & Greet with the fans afterwards and could not have been nicer. What a legend.
Seems to me a lot of stuff going on with bands today it's just a lot of politics it's really sad to see you didn't used to be this way just really sad
Kelly Hansen was drinking Jack Daniels at the show I seen the weeks ago he’s just trying to stay relevant
I just have never liked this guy. He has always seemed fake. I would never waste time seeing this line up.