Question 1

Who wrote Foreigner's songs?

Accepted Answer

Most of Foreigner's songs were written by founder and guitarist Mick Jones, often with lead singer Lou Gramm. The two were inducted together into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2013 for that body of work. Jones wrote or co-wrote nearly every Foreigner single.

Question 2

Who wrote 'I Want to Know What Love Is'?

Accepted Answer

Mick Jones wrote 'I Want to Know What Love Is' on his own. Released in 1984 on the album Agent Provocateur, it topped the charts in the US, UK, Canada, and Australia. The recording features Jennifer Holliday and the New Jersey Mass Choir on backing vocals.

Question 3

Who is the only original member of Foreigner?

Accepted Answer

Guitarist Mick Jones is the only original member who has stayed with Foreigner since he founded it in 1976. Every other musician in the band has since been replaced. Jones has continued as bandleader even while reducing his touring.

Question 4

How many albums did Foreigner release?

Accepted Answer

Foreigner released nine studio albums between 1977 and 2009, starting with the self-titled Foreigner and running through Can't Slow Down. The band's peak run of six consecutive multi-platinum albums came between 1977 and 1984.

Question 5

Who sang for Foreigner?

Accepted Answer

Lou Gramm was the classic lead voice of Foreigner from 1976 to 1990 and from 1992 to 2003, singing the band's biggest hits. Johnny Edwards fronted the band briefly from 1990 to 1992. Kelly Hansen took over as lead singer from 2005 to 2025.

Question 6

Did Mick Jones and Lou Gramm write together?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Jones and Gramm co-wrote many of Foreigner's hits, including 'Urgent,' 'Juke Box Hero,' and 'Waiting for a Girl Like You.' Their partnership was recognized by their joint 2013 induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.

Question 7

Was Foreigner in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?

Accepted Answer

Foreigner was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2024. The induction came after the band had been eligible for more than 20 years. Lou Gramm, Al Greenwood, and Rick Wills attended the ceremony to accept.

Question 8

How many records has Foreigner sold?

Accepted Answer

Foreigner has sold more than 80 million records worldwide, including about 38 million in the United States. Six of the band's albums were certified multi-platinum in the US. The catalog is built almost entirely on Mick Jones and Lou Gramm compositions.

Question 9

Why did Lou Gramm leave Foreigner?

Accepted Answer

Gramm first left in 1990 to pursue a solo career amid tension with Mick Jones over the band's musical direction. He returned in 1992 and stayed until 2003. Kelly Hansen became the band's touring singer in 2005.

Question 10

Did Foreigner win a Grammy?

Accepted Answer

Foreigner never won a Grammy. The band received three nominations: Best New Artist in 1978, a rock performance nod for 4 in 1982, and a pop performance nod for 'I Want to Know What Love Is' in 1986.