When Goodman noted that Gramm had previously performed with FOREIGNER's current lineup, Lou said: 'Yes, when they had the reunion tours. But to come and guest with the new FOREIGNER, that doesn't appeal to me.' But just for me to come in and sit in with a band that emotionally doesn't mean that much to me and just play for the memories of it… If there were other members of the original band onstage, I might be inclined to seriously think about it. We played some shows with the new band and the old band, and those have been a lot of fun. And we had our 40th reunion of one of the albums - the first album or FOREIGNER '4' or 'Double Vision' - we had those. I'm so at peace with where it is now and how it's ended. And then I know there's been many, many shows lately where he's not there at all.'Īsked if he would be interested in making a special guest appearance at any of the shows on FOREIGNER's farewell tour, Lou said: 'I'm not sure. And apparently lately he's come in for the last song and the encore, and that was it. He added: 'Honestly, for years been showing up for half the show or he'd come in the last four or five songs of the set. I guess it's not my business, and maybe it is a business decision for them, but it just doesn't feel right to me.' And I don't understand how they can be touring with no original members and still calling themselves FOREIGNER and going on for years like that. I can't quite get… I know his health, he's had his ups and downs. And Mick's choice to keep it going after there were no original members other than himself, that's his option. There were changes in personnel after that while I was still in, and that was a damn good band too. And it's been good years for all involved, especially the band that was FOREIGNER's inception. At this point of the FOREIGNER career, epic career, I think it's run its course. You can now watch the question-and-answer session below.Īsked for his opinion on FOREIGNER's announcement that the band was embarking on its farewell tour, Gramm said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): 'I think it's a good thing. The Grant's Rock Warehaus YouTube channel has uploaded video of original FOREIGNER singer Lou Gramm being interviewed by Mark Goodman on March 8 aboard The 80s Cruise.

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