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List of Foreigner band members

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List of Foreigner band members

Foreigner is an American rock band from New York City. Formed in 1976, the group originally included lead vocalist Lou Gramm, lead guitarist, keyboardist and vocalist Mick Jones, rhythm guitarist and woodwind player Ian McDonald, bassist Ed Gagliardi, drummer Dennis Elliott, and keyboardist Al Greenwood. The band's current lineup includes lead guitarist, keyboardist and vocalist Mick Jones (since 1976, and the only remaining original member), bassist and keyboardist Jeff Pilson (since 2004), keyboardist Michael Bluestein (since 2008), rhythm and lead guitarist Bruce Watson (since 2011), drummer Chris Frazier (since 2012), lead vocalist (and former guitarist and bassist) Luis Maldonado (since 2021),, and guitarist and bassist John Roth (since 2025).

Tables

· Members › Current
Mick Jones
Mick Jones
Name
Mick Jones
Years active
1976–present (not touring 2011–2012, 2021, 2023–present)
Instruments
lead and rhythm guitars keyboards backing and occasional lead vocals
Release contributions
all Foreigner releases
Jeff Pilson
Jeff Pilson
Name
Jeff Pilson
Years active
2004–present
Instruments
bass backing vocals keyboards (since 2021)
Release contributions
all Foreigner releases from Extended Versions (2006) onwards, except Live at the Rainbow '78 (2019)
Michael Bluestein
Michael Bluestein
Name
Michael Bluestein
Years active
2008–present
Instruments
keyboards backing vocals
Release contributions
all Foreigner releases from Can't Slow Down (2009) onwards, except Live at the Rainbow '78 (2019)
Bruce Watson
Bruce Watson
Name
Bruce Watson
Years active
2011–present
Instruments
lead and rhythm guitars backing vocals
Release contributions
all Foreigner releases from The Best of Foreigner 4 & More (2014) onwards, except Live at the Rainbow '78 (2019)
Chris Frazier
Chris Frazier
Name
Chris Frazier
Years active
2012–present
Instruments
drums percussion
Luis Maldonado
Luis Maldonado
Name
Luis Maldonado
Years active
2021–present
Instruments
rhythm and lead guitars, backing vocals, and bass (2021–2025) lead vocals (2025–present)
Release contributions
"Urgent (Spanish version)" and "I Want to Know What Love Is (Spanish version)" (2025)
John Roth
John Roth
Name
John Roth
Years active
2025–present (touring 2025)
Instruments
rhythm and lead guitars bass backing vocals
Release contributions
none
Image
Name
Years active
Instruments
Release contributions
Mick Jones
1976–present (not touring 2011–2012, 2021, 2023–present)
lead and rhythm guitars keyboards backing and occasional lead vocals
all Foreigner releases
Jeff Pilson
2004–present
bass backing vocals keyboards (since 2021)
all Foreigner releases from Extended Versions (2006) onwards, except Live at the Rainbow '78 (2019)
Michael Bluestein
2008–present
keyboards backing vocals
all Foreigner releases from Can't Slow Down (2009) onwards, except Live at the Rainbow '78 (2019)
Bruce Watson
2011–present
lead and rhythm guitars backing vocals
all Foreigner releases from The Best of Foreigner 4 & More (2014) onwards, except Live at the Rainbow '78 (2019)
Chris Frazier
2012–present
drums percussion
Luis Maldonado
2021–present
rhythm and lead guitars, backing vocals, and bass (2021–2025) lead vocals (2025–present)
"Urgent (Spanish version)" and "I Want to Know What Love Is (Spanish version)" (2025)
John Roth
2025–present (touring 2025)
rhythm and lead guitars bass backing vocals
none
· Members › Former
Dennis Elliott
Dennis Elliott
Name
Dennis Elliott
Years active
1976–1993 (inactive 1991–93) (plus select shows in 2013, 2015, 2017, and 2018)
Instruments
drums percussion occasional backing vocals
Release contributions
all Foreigner releases from Foreigner (1977) to Unusual Heat (1991) Classic Hits Live (1993) Live at the Rainbow '78 (2019) Double Vision: Then and Now (2019)
Lou Gramm
Lou Gramm
Name
Lou Gramm
Years active
1976–1990 1992–2003 (plus select shows in 2017, 2018, 2024, 2025 and 2026)
Instruments
lead vocals percussion
Release contributions
all Foreigner releases from Foreigner (1977) to Inside Information (1987), and from The Very Best ... and Beyond (1992) – three new studio recordings – to All Access Tonight: Live in Concert 25 (2003) Double Vision: Then and Now (2019) Live at the Rainbow '78 (2019) "Turning Back The Time" (2024)
Ian McDonald
Ian McDonald
Name
Ian McDonald
Years active
1976–1980 (plus select shows in 2017, 2018, and 2019) (died 2022)
Instruments
rhythm and lead guitars keyboards saxophone flute backing vocals
Release contributions
Foreigner (1977) Double Vision (1978) Head Games (1979) Classic Hits Live (1993) Double Vision: Then and Now (2019) Live at the Rainbow '78 (2019)
Al Greenwood
Al Greenwood
Name
Al Greenwood
Years active
1976–1980 (plus select shows in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2023, 2024, and 2025)
Instruments
keyboards synthesizers
Ed Gagliardi
Ed Gagliardi
Name
Ed Gagliardi
Years active
1976–1979 (died 2014)
Instruments
bass backing vocals
Release contributions
Foreigner (1977) Double Vision (1978) Classic Hits Live (1993) Live at the Rainbow '78 (2019)
Rick Wills
Rick Wills
Name
Rick Wills
Years active
1979–1991 (plus select shows in 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2023, 2024, and 2025)
Instruments
all Foreigner releases from Head Games (1979) to Classic Hits Live (1993) Double Vision: Then and Now (2019)
Johnny Edwards
Johnny Edwards
Name
Johnny Edwards
Years active
1990–1992
Instruments
lead vocals rhythm and lead guitars
Release contributions
Unusual Heat (1991)
Jeff Jacobs
Jeff Jacobs
Name
Jeff Jacobs
Years active
1991–2007
Instruments
keyboards backing vocals
Release contributions
The Very Best ... and Beyond (1992) – three new studio recordings all Foreigner releases from Live at Deer Creek (1994) to Live: Soundstage (2009)
Mark Schulman
Mark Schulman
Name
Mark Schulman
Years active
1992–1995 2000–2002 2011–2012
Instruments
drums backing vocals
Release contributions
The Very Best ... and Beyond (1992) – three new studio recordings Live at Deer Creek (1994) Mr. Moonlight (1994) Acoustique (2011)
Thom Gimbel
Thom Gimbel
Name
Thom Gimbel
Years active
1992–1993 1995–2021
Instruments
rhythm guitar saxophone flute keyboards backing vocals
Release contributions
all Foreigner releases from All Access Tonight: Live in Concert 25 (2003) to Live in Concert (2019), except Live at the Rainbow '78 (2019)
Bruce Turgon
Bruce Turgon
Name
Bruce Turgon
Years active
1992–2003
Instruments
bass backing vocals
Release contributions
The Very Best ... and Beyond (1992) – three new studio recordings Live at Deer Creek (1994) Mr. Moonlight (1994) All Access Tonight: Live in Concert 25 (2003)
Ron Wikso
Ron Wikso
Name
Ron Wikso
Years active
1995–1998
Instruments
drums
Release contributions
none
Brian Tichy
Brian Tichy
Name
Brian Tichy
Years active
1998–2000 2008–2010 (plus fill-in shows in 2007, 2011 and 2012)
Instruments
drums percussion
Release contributions
Can't Slow Down (2009)
Denny Carmassi
Denny Carmassi
Name
Denny Carmassi
Years active
2002–2003
Instruments
drums
Release contributions
All Access Tonight: Live in Concert 25 (2003)
Jason Bonham
Jason Bonham
Name
Jason Bonham
Years active
2004–2008
Instruments
all Foreigner releases from Extended Versions (2006) to Can't Slow Down (2009)
Chas West
Chas West
Name
Chas West
Years active
2004
Instruments
lead vocals percussion
Release contributions
none
Kelly Hansen
Kelly Hansen
Name
Kelly Hansen
Years active
2005–2025
Instruments
all Foreigner releases from Extended Versions (2006) onwards, except Live at the Rainbow '78 (2019)
Paul Mirkovich
Paul Mirkovich
Name
Paul Mirkovich
Years active
2007–2008
Instruments
keyboards
Release contributions
none
Bryan Head
Bryan Head
Name
Bryan Head
Years active
2008
Instruments
drums
Jason Sutter
Jason Sutter
Name
Jason Sutter
Years active
2010–2011
Instruments
drums backing vocals
Release contributions
Can't Slow Down ... When It's Live! (2010)
Image
Name
Years active
Instruments
Release contributions
Dennis Elliott
1976–1993 (inactive 1991–93) (plus select shows in 2013, 2015, 2017, and 2018)
drums percussion occasional backing vocals
all Foreigner releases from Foreigner (1977) to Unusual Heat (1991) Classic Hits Live (1993) Live at the Rainbow '78 (2019) Double Vision: Then and Now (2019)
Lou Gramm
1976–1990 1992–2003 (plus select shows in 2017, 2018, 2024, 2025 and 2026)
lead vocals percussion
all Foreigner releases from Foreigner (1977) to Inside Information (1987), and from The Very Best ... and Beyond (1992) – three new studio recordings – to All Access Tonight: Live in Concert 25 (2003) Double Vision: Then and Now (2019) Live at the Rainbow '78 (2019) "Turning Back The Time" (2024)
Ian McDonald
1976–1980 (plus select shows in 2017, 2018, and 2019) (died 2022)
rhythm and lead guitars keyboards saxophone flute backing vocals
Foreigner (1977) Double Vision (1978) Head Games (1979) Classic Hits Live (1993) Double Vision: Then and Now (2019) Live at the Rainbow '78 (2019)
Al Greenwood
1976–1980 (plus select shows in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2023, 2024, and 2025)
keyboards synthesizers
Ed Gagliardi
1976–1979 (died 2014)
bass backing vocals
Foreigner (1977) Double Vision (1978) Classic Hits Live (1993) Live at the Rainbow '78 (2019)
Rick Wills
1979–1991 (plus select shows in 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2023, 2024, and 2025)
all Foreigner releases from Head Games (1979) to Classic Hits Live (1993) Double Vision: Then and Now (2019)
Johnny Edwards
1990–1992
lead vocals rhythm and lead guitars
Unusual Heat (1991)
Jeff Jacobs
1991–2007
keyboards backing vocals
The Very Best ... and Beyond (1992) – three new studio recordings all Foreigner releases from Live at Deer Creek (1994) to Live: Soundstage (2009)
Mark Schulman
1992–1995 2000–2002 2011–2012
drums backing vocals
The Very Best ... and Beyond (1992) – three new studio recordings Live at Deer Creek (1994) Mr. Moonlight (1994) Acoustique (2011)
Thom Gimbel
1992–1993 1995–2021
rhythm guitar saxophone flute keyboards backing vocals
all Foreigner releases from All Access Tonight: Live in Concert 25 (2003) to Live in Concert (2019), except Live at the Rainbow '78 (2019)
Bruce Turgon
1992–2003
bass backing vocals
The Very Best ... and Beyond (1992) – three new studio recordings Live at Deer Creek (1994) Mr. Moonlight (1994) All Access Tonight: Live in Concert 25 (2003)
Ron Wikso
1995–1998
drums
none
Brian Tichy
1998–2000 2008–2010 (plus fill-in shows in 2007, 2011 and 2012)
drums percussion
Can't Slow Down (2009)
Denny Carmassi
2002–2003
drums
All Access Tonight: Live in Concert 25 (2003)
Jason Bonham
2004–2008
all Foreigner releases from Extended Versions (2006) to Can't Slow Down (2009)
Chas West
2004
lead vocals percussion
none
Kelly Hansen
2005–2025
all Foreigner releases from Extended Versions (2006) onwards, except Live at the Rainbow '78 (2019)
Paul Mirkovich
2007–2008
keyboards
none
Bryan Head
2008
drums
Jason Sutter
2010–2011
drums backing vocals
Can't Slow Down ... When It's Live! (2010)
· Members › Touring
Ian Wallace
Ian Wallace
Name
Ian Wallace
Years active
1977 (died 2007)
Instruments
drums
Details
Wallace performed alongside Elliott, who had broken his right hand, during select tour dates throughout 1977.
Mark Rivera
Mark Rivera
Name
Mark Rivera
Years active
1981–1988 1991–1992
Instruments
rhythm guitar saxophone flute keyboards backing vocals
Details
Rivera, Mayo and Reilich all joined the touring group in 1981, Rivera and Mayo contributed to multiple studio albums.
Release contributions
4 (1981) Agent Provocateur (1984) Inside Information (1987)
Bob Mayo
Bob Mayo
Name
Bob Mayo
Years active
1981–1988 (died 2004)
Instruments
keyboards synthesizers piano rhythm guitar backing vocals
Details
4 (1981) Agent Provocateur (1984)
Peter Reilich
Peter Reilich
Name
Peter Reilich
Years active
1981–1982
Instruments
keyboards
Details
none
Larry Oakes
Larry Oakes
Name
Larry Oakes
Years active
1988
Instruments
rhythm and lead guitars keyboards
Details
Oakes and Cortelezzi took over from Rivera and Mayo, who were temporarily unavailable, during a tour in 1988.
Lou Cortelezzi
Lou Cortelezzi
Name
Lou Cortelezzi
Years active
saxophone
Larry Aberman
Larry Aberman
Name
Larry Aberman
Years active
1991–1992
Instruments
drums
Details
Aberman filled in for Elliott following his departure in November 1991, before Schulman arrived the next year.
Scott Gilman
Scott Gilman
Name
Scott Gilman
Years active
1993–1995
Instruments
rhythm guitars saxophone backing vocals
Details
Gilman replaced Gimbel after he returned to Aerosmith before moving onto his own projects, marking the return of Gimbel.
Release contributions
Live at Deer Creek (1994) Mr. Moonlight (1994)
John Purdell
John Purdell
Name
John Purdell
Years active
2000 (died 2003)
Instruments
keyboards backing vocals
Details
Purdell, who produced several songs for the band, performed with Foreigner on the Jukebox Hero Tour 2000.
Doug Aldrich
Doug Aldrich
Name
Doug Aldrich
Years active
2010
Instruments
lead guitars backing vocals
Details
Aldrich performed with Foreigner on May 22, 2010, at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Paradise, Nevada.
Joel Hoekstra
Joel Hoekstra
Name
Joel Hoekstra
Years active
2011
Instruments
Hoekstra filled in for Jones, unavailable due to illness, during a 2011 tour with his other group Night Ranger.
Ollie Marland
Ollie Marland
Name
Ollie Marland
Years active
2012
Instruments
keyboards
Details
After taking a leave of absence due to cancer, Bluestein was temporarily replaced by Marland and then Hilland.
Derek Hilland
Derek Hilland
Name
Derek Hilland
Years active
2012–2013
Damon Fox
Damon Fox
Name
Damon Fox
Years active
2025
Instruments
rhythm and lead guitars bass backing vocals
Details
Replaced Maldonado for the Latin American dates of their tour in April and May when he switched to lead vocals.
Geordie Brown
Geordie Brown
Name
Geordie Brown
Years active
lead vocals
Instruments
Guest vocalist in place of Hansen.
Image
Name
Years active
Instruments
Details
Release contributions
Ian Wallace
1977 (died 2007)
drums
Wallace performed alongside Elliott, who had broken his right hand, during select tour dates throughout 1977.
Mark Rivera
1981–1988 1991–1992
rhythm guitar saxophone flute keyboards backing vocals
Rivera, Mayo and Reilich all joined the touring group in 1981, Rivera and Mayo contributed to multiple studio albums.
4 (1981) Agent Provocateur (1984) Inside Information (1987)
Bob Mayo
1981–1988 (died 2004)
keyboards synthesizers piano rhythm guitar backing vocals
4 (1981) Agent Provocateur (1984)
Peter Reilich
1981–1982
keyboards
none
Larry Oakes
1988
rhythm and lead guitars keyboards
Oakes and Cortelezzi took over from Rivera and Mayo, who were temporarily unavailable, during a tour in 1988.
Lou Cortelezzi
saxophone
Larry Aberman
1991–1992
drums
Aberman filled in for Elliott following his departure in November 1991, before Schulman arrived the next year.
Scott Gilman
1993–1995
rhythm guitars saxophone backing vocals
Gilman replaced Gimbel after he returned to Aerosmith before moving onto his own projects, marking the return of Gimbel.
Live at Deer Creek (1994) Mr. Moonlight (1994)
John Purdell
2000 (died 2003)
keyboards backing vocals
Purdell, who produced several songs for the band, performed with Foreigner on the Jukebox Hero Tour 2000.
Doug Aldrich
2010
lead guitars backing vocals
Aldrich performed with Foreigner on May 22, 2010, at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Paradise, Nevada.
Joel Hoekstra
2011
Hoekstra filled in for Jones, unavailable due to illness, during a 2011 tour with his other group Night Ranger.
Ollie Marland
2012
keyboards
After taking a leave of absence due to cancer, Bluestein was temporarily replaced by Marland and then Hilland.
Derek Hilland
2012–2013
Damon Fox
2025
rhythm and lead guitars bass backing vocals
Replaced Maldonado for the Latin American dates of their tour in April and May when he switched to lead vocals.
Geordie Brown
lead vocals
Guest vocalist in place of Hansen.
· Members › Session
Ian Lloyd
Ian Lloyd
Name
Ian Lloyd
Years active
1976 1977–1978 1980–1981 1983–1984
Instruments
backing vocals
Release contributions
Foreigner (1977) Double Vision (1978) 4 (1981) Agent Provocateur (1984) Inside Information (1987) Unusual Heat (1991) Mr. Moonlight (1994)
David Paich
David Paich
Name
David Paich
Years active
1977–1978
Instruments
string arrangements
Release contributions
Double Vision (1978)
Hugh McCracken
Hugh McCracken
Name
Hugh McCracken
Years active
1980–1981 1987 (died 2013)
Instruments
slide guitar spanish guitar
Release contributions
4 (1981) Inside Information (1987)
Larry Fast
Larry Fast
Name
Larry Fast
Years active
1980–1981 1983–1984
Instruments
synthesizers
Release contributions
4 (1981) Agent Provocateur (1984)
Thomas Dolby
Thomas Dolby
Name
Thomas Dolby
Years active
1980–1981
Instruments
4 (1981)
Michael Fonfara
Michael Fonfara
Name
Michael Fonfara
Years active
1980–1981 (died 2021)
Instruments
keyboard textures
Junior Walker
Junior Walker
Name
Junior Walker
Years active
1980–1981 (died 1995)
Instruments
saxophone
Robert John "Mutt" Lange
Robert John "Mutt" Lange
Name
Robert John "Mutt" Lange
Years active
1980–1981
Instruments
backing vocals
Alannah Currie
Alannah Currie
Name
Alannah Currie
Years active
1983–1984
Instruments
Agent Provocateur (1984)
Joe Leeway
Joe Leeway
Name
Joe Leeway
Don Harper
Don Harper
Name
Don Harper
Jennifer Holliday
Jennifer Holliday
Name
Jennifer Holliday
New Jersey Mass Choir of the GMWA
New Jersey Mass Choir of the GMWA
Name
New Jersey Mass Choir of the GMWA
Wally Badarou
Wally Badarou
Name
Wally Badarou
Years active
analog and digital synthesizers
Brian Eddolls
Brian Eddolls
Name
Brian Eddolls
Years active
synthesizers
Dave Lebolt
Dave Lebolt
Name
Dave Lebolt
Jack Waldman
Jack Waldman
Name
Jack Waldman
Years active
1983–1984 (died 1986)
Tom Bailey
Tom Bailey
Name
Tom Bailey
Years active
1983–1984 1987
Instruments
synthesizers additional keyboards backing vocals
Release contributions
Agent Provocateur (1984) Inside Information (1987)
Kevin Jones
Kevin Jones
Name
Kevin Jones
Years active
1987
Instruments
Synclavier
Release contributions
Inside Information (1987)
Sammy Merendino
Sammy Merendino
Name
Sammy Merendino
Years active
electronic percussion
Peter-John Vettese
Peter-John Vettese
Name
Peter-John Vettese
Years active
keyboards
Richard Cottle
Richard Cottle
Name
Richard Cottle
Years active
1990
Instruments
Unusual Heat (1991)
Tommy Mandel
Tommy Mandel
Name
Tommy Mandel
Terry Thomas
Terry Thomas
Name
Terry Thomas
Years active
keyboards guitars backing vocals
Tony Beard
Tony Beard
Name
Tony Beard
Years active
electronic percussion
Felix Krish
Felix Krish
Name
Felix Krish
Years active
bass
Rachele Cappelli
Rachele Cappelli
Name
Rachele Cappelli
Years active
backing vocals
Angela Cappelli
Angela Cappelli
Name
Angela Cappelli
Lani Groves
Lani Groves
Name
Lani Groves
Vaneese Thomas
Vaneese Thomas
Name
Vaneese Thomas
Tawatha Agee
Tawatha Agee
Name
Tawatha Agee
Years active
1993–1994
Instruments
Mr. Moonlight (1994)
Robin Clark
Robin Clark
Name
Robin Clark
Paulette McWilliams
Paulette McWilliams
Name
Paulette McWilliams
Randy Cantor
Randy Cantor
Name
Randy Cantor
Years active
keyboards additional guitars
Billy Bremner
Billy Bremner
Name
Billy Bremner
Years active
additional guitars
Luis Enriques
Luis Enriques
Name
Luis Enriques
Years active
percussion
Duane Eddy
Duane Eddy
Name
Duane Eddy
Years active
1993–1994 (died 2024)
Instruments
lead guitar
Marti Frederiksen
Marti Frederiksen
Name
Marti Frederiksen
Years active
2009
Instruments
keyboards guitars percussion backing vocals
Release contributions
Can't Slow Down (2009)
Russ Irwin
Russ Irwin
Name
Russ Irwin
Years active
keyboards
Ryan Brown
Ryan Brown
Name
Ryan Brown
Years active
drums
Jason Paige
Jason Paige
Name
Jason Paige
Years active
backing vocals
Suzie McNeil
Suzie McNeil
Name
Suzie McNeil
Image
Name
Years active
Instruments
Release contributions
Ian Lloyd
1976 1977–1978 1980–1981 1983–1984
backing vocals
Foreigner (1977) Double Vision (1978) 4 (1981) Agent Provocateur (1984) Inside Information (1987) Unusual Heat (1991) Mr. Moonlight (1994)
David Paich
1977–1978
string arrangements
Double Vision (1978)
Hugh McCracken
1980–1981 1987 (died 2013)
slide guitar spanish guitar
4 (1981) Inside Information (1987)
Larry Fast
1980–1981 1983–1984
synthesizers
4 (1981) Agent Provocateur (1984)
Thomas Dolby
1980–1981
4 (1981)
Michael Fonfara
1980–1981 (died 2021)
keyboard textures
Junior Walker
1980–1981 (died 1995)
saxophone
Robert John "Mutt" Lange
1980–1981
backing vocals
Alannah Currie
1983–1984
Agent Provocateur (1984)
Joe Leeway
Don Harper
Jennifer Holliday
New Jersey Mass Choir of the GMWA
Wally Badarou
analog and digital synthesizers
Brian Eddolls
synthesizers
Dave Lebolt
Jack Waldman
1983–1984 (died 1986)
Tom Bailey
1983–1984 1987
synthesizers additional keyboards backing vocals
Agent Provocateur (1984) Inside Information (1987)
Kevin Jones
1987
Synclavier
Inside Information (1987)
Sammy Merendino
electronic percussion
Peter-John Vettese
keyboards
Richard Cottle
1990
Unusual Heat (1991)
Tommy Mandel
Terry Thomas
keyboards guitars backing vocals
Tony Beard
electronic percussion
Felix Krish
bass
Rachele Cappelli
backing vocals
Angela Cappelli
Lani Groves
Vaneese Thomas
Tawatha Agee
1993–1994
Mr. Moonlight (1994)
Robin Clark
Paulette McWilliams
Randy Cantor
keyboards additional guitars
Billy Bremner
additional guitars
Luis Enriques
percussion
Duane Eddy
1993–1994 (died 2024)
lead guitar
Marti Frederiksen
2009
keyboards guitars percussion backing vocals
Can't Slow Down (2009)
Russ Irwin
keyboards
Ryan Brown
drums
Jason Paige
backing vocals
Suzie McNeil
· Lineups
April 1976 – April 1979
April 1976 – April 1979
Period
April 1976 – April 1979
Members
Lou Gramm – lead vocals, percussion Mick Jones – lead guitar, keyboards, backing and lead vocals Ian McDonald – rhythm guitar, saxophone, flute, backing vocals Ed Gagliardi – bass, backing vocals Dennis Elliott – drums, percussion Al Greenwood – keyboards, synthesizers
Releases
Foreigner (1977) Double Vision (1978) The Very Best ... and Beyond (1992) Classic Hits Live (1993) 40 (2017) Live at the Rainbow '78 (2019)
April 1979 – September 1980
April 1979 – September 1980
Period
April 1979 – September 1980
Members
Lou Gramm – lead vocals, percussion Mick Jones – lead guitar, keyboards, backing and lead vocals Ian McDonald – rhythm guitar, saxophone, flute, backing vocals Dennis Elliott – drums, percussion Al Greenwood – keyboards, synthesizers Rick Wills – bass, backing vocals
Releases
Head Games (1979) The Very Best ... and Beyond (1992) Classic Hits Live (1993) 40 (2017)
September 1980 – May 1990
September 1980 – May 1990
Period
September 1980 – May 1990
Members
Lou Gramm – lead vocals, percussion Mick Jones – lead and rhythm guitars, keyboards, backing vocals Dennis Elliott – drums, percussion Rick Wills – bass, backing vocals
Releases
4 (1981) Agent Provocateur (1984) Inside Information (1987) The Very Best ... and Beyond (1992) Classic Hits Live (1993) 40 (2017)
Summer 1990 – July 1991
Summer 1990 – July 1991
Period
Summer 1990 – July 1991
Members
Mick Jones – lead and rhythm guitars, keyboards, backing vocals Dennis Elliott – drums, percussion Rick Wills – bass, backing vocals Johnny Edwards – lead vocals, rhythm and lead guitars
Releases
Unusual Heat (1991) 40 (2017)
July – November 1991
July – November 1991
Period
July – November 1991
Members
Mick Jones – lead and rhythm guitars, keyboards, backing vocals Dennis Elliott – drums, percussion Rick Wills – bass, backing vocals Johnny Edwards – lead vocals, rhythm and lead guitars Jeff Jacobs – keyboards, backing vocals
Releases
none
November 1991 – March 1992
November 1991 – March 1992
Period
November 1991 – March 1992
Members
Mick Jones – lead and rhythm guitars, keyboards, backing vocals Rick Wills – bass, backing vocals Johnny Edwards – lead vocals, rhythm and lead guitars Jeff Jacobs – keyboards, backing vocals Larry Aberman – drums (touring)
March – May 1992
March – May 1992
Period
March – May 1992
Members
Mick Jones – lead and rhythm guitars, keyboards, backing vocals Rick Wills – bass, backing vocals Johnny Edwards – lead vocals, rhythm and lead guitars Jeff Jacobs – keyboards, backing vocals Mark Schulman – drums, backing vocals
May – October 1992
May – October 1992
Period
May – October 1992
Members
Mick Jones – lead and rhythm guitars, keyboards, backing vocals Mark Schulman – drums, backing vocals Jeff Jacobs – keyboards, backing vocals Lou Gramm – lead vocals, percussion Bruce Turgon – bass, backing vocals
Releases
The Very Best ... and Beyond (1992)
October 1992 – spring 1993
October 1992 – spring 1993
Period
October 1992 – spring 1993
Members
Mick Jones – lead guitar, keyboards, backing vocals Lou Gramm – lead vocals, percussion Bruce Turgon – bass, backing vocals Mark Schulman – drums, backing vocals Jeff Jacobs – keyboards, backing vocals Thom Gimbel – rhythm guitar, woodwinds, backing vocals
Releases
none
Spring 1993 – early 1995
Spring 1993 – early 1995
Period
Spring 1993 – early 1995
Members
Mick Jones – lead guitar, keyboards, backing vocals Lou Gramm – lead vocals, percussion Bruce Turgon – bass, backing vocals Mark Schulman – drums, backing vocals Jeff Jacobs – keyboards, backing vocals Scott Gilman – rhythm guitar, woodwinds, backing vocals
Releases
Live at Deer Creek (1994) Mr. Moonlight (1994) 40 (2017)
January 1995 – April 1998
January 1995 – April 1998
Period
January 1995 – April 1998
Members
Mick Jones – lead guitar, keyboards, backing vocals Lou Gramm – lead vocals, percussion Bruce Turgon – bass, backing vocals Jeff Jacobs – keyboards, backing vocals Thom Gimbel – rhythm guitar, woodwinds, backing vocals Ron Wikso – drums
Releases
none
April 1998 – summer 2000
April 1998 – summer 2000
Period
April 1998 – summer 2000
Members
Mick Jones – lead guitar, keyboards, backing vocals Lou Gramm – lead vocals, percussion Bruce Turgon – bass, backing vocals Jeff Jacobs – keyboards, backing vocals Thom Gimbel – rhythm guitar, woodwinds, backing vocals Brian Tichy – drums
Summer 2000 – early 2002
Summer 2000 – early 2002
Period
Summer 2000 – early 2002
Members
Mick Jones – lead guitar, keyboards, backing vocals Lou Gramm – lead vocals, percussion Bruce Turgon – bass, backing vocals Jeff Jacobs – keyboards, backing vocals Thom Gimbel – rhythm guitar, woodwinds, backing vocals Mark Schulman – drums, backing vocals
May 2002 – early 2003
May 2002 – early 2003
Period
May 2002 – early 2003
Members
Mick Jones – lead guitar, keyboards, backing vocals Lou Gramm – lead vocals, percussion Bruce Turgon – bass, backing vocals Jeff Jacobs – keyboards, backing vocals Thom Gimbel – rhythm guitar, woodwinds, backing vocals Denny Carmassi – drums
Releases
All Access Tonight: Live in Concert 25 (2003)
Band on hiatus early 2003 – July 2004
Band on hiatus early 2003 – July 2004
Period
Band on hiatus early 2003 – July 2004
July 2004
July 2004
Period
July 2004
Members
Mick Jones – lead guitar, keyboards, backing vocals Jeff Jacobs – keyboards, backing vocals Thom Gimbel – rhythm guitar, woodwinds, backing vocals Chas West – lead vocals Jeff Pilson – bass, backing vocals Jason Bonham – drums
Releases
none
March 2005 – December 2007
March 2005 – December 2007
Period
March 2005 – December 2007
Members
Mick Jones – lead guitar, keyboards, backing vocals Jeff Jacobs – keyboards, backing vocals Thom Gimbel – rhythm guitar, woodwinds, backing vocals Jeff Pilson – bass, backing vocals Jason Bonham – drums Kelly Hansen – lead vocals, percussion
Releases
Extended Versions (2006) Alive & Rockin' (2007) Live: Soundstage (2009)
December 2007 – early 2008
December 2007 – early 2008
Period
December 2007 – early 2008
Members
Mick Jones – lead guitar, keyboards, backing vocals Thom Gimbel – rhythm guitar, woodwinds, backing vocals Jeff Pilson – bass, backing vocals Jason Bonham – drums Kelly Hansen – lead vocals, percussion Paul Mirkovich – keyboards
Releases
none
Early – August 2008
Early – August 2008
Period
Early – August 2008
Members
Mick Jones – lead guitar, keyboards, backing vocals Thom Gimbel – rhythm guitar, woodwinds, backing vocals Jeff Pilson – bass, backing vocals Jason Bonham – drums Kelly Hansen – lead vocals, percussion Michael Bluestein – keyboards, backing vocals
August – late 2008
August – late 2008
Period
August – late 2008
Members
Mick Jones – lead guitar, keyboards, backing vocals Thom Gimbel – rhythm guitar, woodwinds, backing vocals Jeff Pilson – bass, backing vocals Kelly Hansen – lead vocals, percussion Michael Bluestein – keyboards, backing vocals Bryan Head – drums
Late 2008 – May 2010
Late 2008 – May 2010
Period
Late 2008 – May 2010
Members
Mick Jones – lead guitar, keyboards, backing vocals Thom Gimbel – rhythm guitar, woodwinds, backing vocals Jeff Pilson – bass, backing vocals Kelly Hansen – lead vocals, percussion Michael Bluestein – keyboards, backing vocals Brian Tichy – drums
Releases
Can't Slow Down (2009) 40 (2017)
May 2010 – March 2011
May 2010 – March 2011
Period
May 2010 – March 2011
Members
Mick Jones – lead guitar, keyboards, backing vocals Thom Gimbel – rhythm guitar, woodwinds, backing vocals Jeff Pilson – bass, backing vocals Kelly Hansen – lead vocals, percussion Michael Bluestein – keyboards, backing vocals Jason Sutter – drums, backing vocals
Releases
Can't Slow Down ... When It's Live! (2010)
March – September 2011
March – September 2011
Period
March – September 2011
Members
Mick Jones – lead guitar, keyboards, backing vocals Thom Gimbel – rhythm guitar, woodwinds, backing vocals Jeff Pilson – bass, backing vocals Kelly Hansen – lead vocals, percussion Michael Bluestein – keyboards, backing vocals Mark Schulman – drums, backing vocals
Releases
Feels Like the First Time: Live in Chicago (2011) Acoustique (2011)
September 2011 – August 2012
September 2011 – August 2012
Period
September 2011 – August 2012
Members
Mick Jones – lead guitar, keyboards, backing vocals (not touring for health reasons) Thom Gimbel – rhythm guitar, woodwinds, backing vocals Jeff Pilson – bass, backing vocals Kelly Hansen – lead vocals, percussion Michael Bluestein – keyboards, backing vocals Mark Schulman – drums, percussion Bruce Watson – lead guitars, backing vocals
Releases
none
September 2012 – May 2021
September 2012 – May 2021
Period
September 2012 – May 2021
Members
Mick Jones – lead guitar, keyboards, backing vocals Thom Gimbel – rhythm guitar, woodwinds, backing vocals Jeff Pilson – bass, backing vocals Kelly Hansen – lead vocals, percussion Michael Bluestein – keyboards, backing vocals Bruce Watson – rhythm and lead guitars, backing vocals Chris Frazier – drums, percussion
Releases
The Very Best of Foreigner 4 & More (2014) In Concert: Unplugged (2016) "The Flame Still Burns" (2016) 40 (2017) Foreigner with the 21st Century Symphony Orchestra & Chorus (2018) Live in Concert (2019)
May 2021 – May 2025
May 2021 – May 2025
Period
May 2021 – May 2025
Members
Mick Jones – lead and rhythm guitars, keyboards, backing vocals (not touring since 2023 for health reasons) Jeff Pilson – bass, backing vocals, keyboards Kelly Hansen – lead vocals, percussion Michael Bluestein – keyboards, backing vocals Bruce Watson – lead and rhythm guitars, backing vocals Chris Frazier – drums, percussion Luis Maldonado –
Releases
none
May – November 2025
May – November 2025
Period
May – November 2025
Members
Mick Jones – lead and rhythm guitars, keyboards, backing vocals (not touring since 2023 for health reasons) Jeff Pilson – bass, backing vocals, keyboards Lou Gramm – lead vocals, percussion Michael Bluestein – keyboards, backing vocals Bruce Watson – lead and rhythm guitars, backing vocals Chris Frazier – drums, percussion Luis Maldonado – le
November 2025 – present
November 2025 – present
Period
November 2025 – present
Members
Mick Jones – lead and rhythm guitars, keyboards, backing vocals (not touring since 2023 for health reasons) Jeff Pilson – bass, backing vocals, keyboards Michael Bluestein – keyboards, backing vocals Bruce Watson – lead and rhythm guitars, backing vocals Chris Frazier – drums, percussion Luis Maldonado – lead vocals John Roth – rhythm and lea
Period
Members
Releases
April 1976 – April 1979
Lou Gramm – lead vocals, percussion Mick Jones – lead guitar, keyboards, backing and lead vocals Ian McDonald – rhythm guitar, saxophone, flute, backing vocals Ed Gagliardi – bass, backing vocals Dennis Elliott – drums, percussion Al Greenwood – keyboards, synthesizers
Foreigner (1977) Double Vision (1978) The Very Best ... and Beyond (1992) Classic Hits Live (1993) 40 (2017) Live at the Rainbow '78 (2019)
April 1979 – September 1980
Lou Gramm – lead vocals, percussion Mick Jones – lead guitar, keyboards, backing and lead vocals Ian McDonald – rhythm guitar, saxophone, flute, backing vocals Dennis Elliott – drums, percussion Al Greenwood – keyboards, synthesizers Rick Wills – bass, backing vocals
Head Games (1979) The Very Best ... and Beyond (1992) Classic Hits Live (1993) 40 (2017)
September 1980 – May 1990
Lou Gramm – lead vocals, percussion Mick Jones – lead and rhythm guitars, keyboards, backing vocals Dennis Elliott – drums, percussion Rick Wills – bass, backing vocals
4 (1981) Agent Provocateur (1984) Inside Information (1987) The Very Best ... and Beyond (1992) Classic Hits Live (1993) 40 (2017)
Summer 1990 – July 1991
Mick Jones – lead and rhythm guitars, keyboards, backing vocals Dennis Elliott – drums, percussion Rick Wills – bass, backing vocals Johnny Edwards – lead vocals, rhythm and lead guitars
Unusual Heat (1991) 40 (2017)
July – November 1991
Mick Jones – lead and rhythm guitars, keyboards, backing vocals Dennis Elliott – drums, percussion Rick Wills – bass, backing vocals Johnny Edwards – lead vocals, rhythm and lead guitars Jeff Jacobs – keyboards, backing vocals
none
November 1991 – March 1992
Mick Jones – lead and rhythm guitars, keyboards, backing vocals Rick Wills – bass, backing vocals Johnny Edwards – lead vocals, rhythm and lead guitars Jeff Jacobs – keyboards, backing vocals Larry Aberman – drums (touring)
March – May 1992
Mick Jones – lead and rhythm guitars, keyboards, backing vocals Rick Wills – bass, backing vocals Johnny Edwards – lead vocals, rhythm and lead guitars Jeff Jacobs – keyboards, backing vocals Mark Schulman – drums, backing vocals
May – October 1992
Mick Jones – lead and rhythm guitars, keyboards, backing vocals Mark Schulman – drums, backing vocals Jeff Jacobs – keyboards, backing vocals Lou Gramm – lead vocals, percussion Bruce Turgon – bass, backing vocals
The Very Best ... and Beyond (1992)
October 1992 – spring 1993
Mick Jones – lead guitar, keyboards, backing vocals Lou Gramm – lead vocals, percussion Bruce Turgon – bass, backing vocals Mark Schulman – drums, backing vocals Jeff Jacobs – keyboards, backing vocals Thom Gimbel – rhythm guitar, woodwinds, backing vocals
none
Spring 1993 – early 1995
Mick Jones – lead guitar, keyboards, backing vocals Lou Gramm – lead vocals, percussion Bruce Turgon – bass, backing vocals Mark Schulman – drums, backing vocals Jeff Jacobs – keyboards, backing vocals Scott Gilman – rhythm guitar, woodwinds, backing vocals
Live at Deer Creek (1994) Mr. Moonlight (1994) 40 (2017)
January 1995 – April 1998
Mick Jones – lead guitar, keyboards, backing vocals Lou Gramm – lead vocals, percussion Bruce Turgon – bass, backing vocals Jeff Jacobs – keyboards, backing vocals Thom Gimbel – rhythm guitar, woodwinds, backing vocals Ron Wikso – drums
none
April 1998 – summer 2000
Mick Jones – lead guitar, keyboards, backing vocals Lou Gramm – lead vocals, percussion Bruce Turgon – bass, backing vocals Jeff Jacobs – keyboards, backing vocals Thom Gimbel – rhythm guitar, woodwinds, backing vocals Brian Tichy – drums
Summer 2000 – early 2002
Mick Jones – lead guitar, keyboards, backing vocals Lou Gramm – lead vocals, percussion Bruce Turgon – bass, backing vocals Jeff Jacobs – keyboards, backing vocals Thom Gimbel – rhythm guitar, woodwinds, backing vocals Mark Schulman – drums, backing vocals
May 2002 – early 2003
Mick Jones – lead guitar, keyboards, backing vocals Lou Gramm – lead vocals, percussion Bruce Turgon – bass, backing vocals Jeff Jacobs – keyboards, backing vocals Thom Gimbel – rhythm guitar, woodwinds, backing vocals Denny Carmassi – drums
All Access Tonight: Live in Concert 25 (2003)
Band on hiatus early 2003 – July 2004
July 2004
Mick Jones – lead guitar, keyboards, backing vocals Jeff Jacobs – keyboards, backing vocals Thom Gimbel – rhythm guitar, woodwinds, backing vocals Chas West – lead vocals Jeff Pilson – bass, backing vocals Jason Bonham – drums
none
March 2005 – December 2007
Mick Jones – lead guitar, keyboards, backing vocals Jeff Jacobs – keyboards, backing vocals Thom Gimbel – rhythm guitar, woodwinds, backing vocals Jeff Pilson – bass, backing vocals Jason Bonham – drums Kelly Hansen – lead vocals, percussion
Extended Versions (2006) Alive & Rockin' (2007) Live: Soundstage (2009)
December 2007 – early 2008
Mick Jones – lead guitar, keyboards, backing vocals Thom Gimbel – rhythm guitar, woodwinds, backing vocals Jeff Pilson – bass, backing vocals Jason Bonham – drums Kelly Hansen – lead vocals, percussion Paul Mirkovich – keyboards
none
Early – August 2008
Mick Jones – lead guitar, keyboards, backing vocals Thom Gimbel – rhythm guitar, woodwinds, backing vocals Jeff Pilson – bass, backing vocals Jason Bonham – drums Kelly Hansen – lead vocals, percussion Michael Bluestein – keyboards, backing vocals
August – late 2008
Mick Jones – lead guitar, keyboards, backing vocals Thom Gimbel – rhythm guitar, woodwinds, backing vocals Jeff Pilson – bass, backing vocals Kelly Hansen – lead vocals, percussion Michael Bluestein – keyboards, backing vocals Bryan Head – drums
Late 2008 – May 2010
Mick Jones – lead guitar, keyboards, backing vocals Thom Gimbel – rhythm guitar, woodwinds, backing vocals Jeff Pilson – bass, backing vocals Kelly Hansen – lead vocals, percussion Michael Bluestein – keyboards, backing vocals Brian Tichy – drums
Can't Slow Down (2009) 40 (2017)
May 2010 – March 2011
Mick Jones – lead guitar, keyboards, backing vocals Thom Gimbel – rhythm guitar, woodwinds, backing vocals Jeff Pilson – bass, backing vocals Kelly Hansen – lead vocals, percussion Michael Bluestein – keyboards, backing vocals Jason Sutter – drums, backing vocals
Can't Slow Down ... When It's Live! (2010)
March – September 2011
Mick Jones – lead guitar, keyboards, backing vocals Thom Gimbel – rhythm guitar, woodwinds, backing vocals Jeff Pilson – bass, backing vocals Kelly Hansen – lead vocals, percussion Michael Bluestein – keyboards, backing vocals Mark Schulman – drums, backing vocals
Feels Like the First Time: Live in Chicago (2011) Acoustique (2011)
September 2011 – August 2012
Mick Jones – lead guitar, keyboards, backing vocals (not touring for health reasons) Thom Gimbel – rhythm guitar, woodwinds, backing vocals Jeff Pilson – bass, backing vocals Kelly Hansen – lead vocals, percussion Michael Bluestein – keyboards, backing vocals Mark Schulman – drums, percussion Bruce Watson – lead guitars, backing vocals
none
September 2012 – May 2021
Mick Jones – lead guitar, keyboards, backing vocals Thom Gimbel – rhythm guitar, woodwinds, backing vocals Jeff Pilson – bass, backing vocals Kelly Hansen – lead vocals, percussion Michael Bluestein – keyboards, backing vocals Bruce Watson – rhythm and lead guitars, backing vocals Chris Frazier – drums, percussion
The Very Best of Foreigner 4 & More (2014) In Concert: Unplugged (2016) "The Flame Still Burns" (2016) 40 (2017) Foreigner with the 21st Century Symphony Orchestra & Chorus (2018) Live in Concert (2019)
May 2021 – May 2025
Mick Jones – lead and rhythm guitars, keyboards, backing vocals (not touring since 2023 for health reasons) Jeff Pilson – bass, backing vocals, keyboards Kelly Hansen – lead vocals, percussion Michael Bluestein – keyboards, backing vocals Bruce Watson – lead and rhythm guitars, backing vocals Chris Frazier – drums, percussion Luis Maldonado –
none
May – November 2025
Mick Jones – lead and rhythm guitars, keyboards, backing vocals (not touring since 2023 for health reasons) Jeff Pilson – bass, backing vocals, keyboards Lou Gramm – lead vocals, percussion Michael Bluestein – keyboards, backing vocals Bruce Watson – lead and rhythm guitars, backing vocals Chris Frazier – drums, percussion Luis Maldonado – le
November 2025 – present
Mick Jones – lead and rhythm guitars, keyboards, backing vocals (not touring since 2023 for health reasons) Jeff Pilson – bass, backing vocals, keyboards Michael Bluestein – keyboards, backing vocals Bruce Watson – lead and rhythm guitars, backing vocals Chris Frazier – drums, percussion Luis Maldonado – lead vocals John Roth – rhythm and lea

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