Foreigner (band) Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids Foreigner
Foreigner, after concert in San Francisco, California, September 2, 2009
Background information
Origin	New York City, New York
Genres	Rock hard rock soft rock Acid rock Adult Oriented Rock
Years active	1976–present
Labels	Rhythm Safari, Atlantic
Associated acts	Spooky Tooth, King Crimson, Jason Bonham Band, Hurricane, Smash Mouth

Members	Mick Jones Thom Gimbel Kelly Hansen Jeff Pilson Michael Bluestein Jason Sutter

Past members	See: Foreigner former members

Foreigner is a very popular British-American rock band. It started in 1976. The band was formed by two talented English musicians, Mick Jones and Ian McDonald (who used to be in the band King Crimson). They teamed up with an amazing American singer named Lou Gramm.

Foreigner has sold a huge number of albums all over the world. They have sold more than 70 million albums! Over 37.5 million of those were sold in the United States alone. This makes them one of the best-selling music groups of all time.

The Start of Foreigner
Big Hits and Success
Foreigner Today
Discography
- Studio albums
Images for kids
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The Start of Foreigner

The band's main songwriter and guitarist, Mick Jones, had a big idea. He wanted to create a band that mixed the best parts of British and American rock music. He brought together a great group of musicians to make this happen.

Their first album, also called Foreigner, came out in 1977. It was a big hit right away! Songs like "Feels Like the First Time" and "Cold as Ice" became very popular. These songs helped the band become famous quickly.

Big Hits and Success

Foreigner continued to release many successful albums. Their album Double Vision came out in 1978 and was also a huge success. It had hit songs like "Hot Blooded" and the title track "Double Vision."

In 1981, they released the album 4. This album was incredibly popular and stayed at the top of the music charts for a long time. It included some of their most famous songs, such as "Urgent" and "Waiting for a Girl Like You." These songs are still loved by many fans today.

The band is also known for their powerful rock ballads. A ballad is a slower, more emotional song. One of their most famous ballads is "I Want to Know What Love Is." This song was a number one hit in many countries around the world. It showed that Foreigner could make both hard-hitting rock songs and beautiful, softer tunes.

Foreigner Today

Even though some members have changed over the years, Foreigner continues to perform and make music. Mick Jones is still a key member of the band. They often tour and play their classic songs for fans of all ages. Many people enjoy hearing their timeless hits live.

The band's music is known for its strong vocals, catchy guitar riffs, and memorable melodies. Their songs often tell stories about love, life, and feelings that many people can relate to. This is why their music has stayed popular for so many years.