LOU GRAMM OF FOREIGNER - EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW (COMPLETE)
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- Опубликовано: 22 июл 2013
- Former Foreigner vocalist Lou Gramm talks about the honor of being recognized by the Songwriters Hall Of Fame, his reconnection with bandmate and writing partner Mick Jones, the accident that changed his fortunes for the better and the tumor that made his life a living hell, his fulfilling personal life, recollections about recording Foreigner 4, the success and impact of "I Want To Know What Love Is," and Foreigner's legacy.
He is a born-again Christian now and he's doing well. God bless you Lou Gramm. You touched Our Lives
Amo ouvir vc cantar
If he is a born again Christian let me mail him some money.
Everyone needs money, what's your point smartass?
@@motorcitymanman7711 You ok?
@@killmore75
Wasn't talking to u.
This dude was thee finest front man of the last 50 years...no one touches him. Keep rockin Lou and they will come.
Lou is one of the best vocalists in the world.
ONE OF THE GREATEST SINGERS OF ALL TIME.
NO. FUCKING. DOUBT. ABOUT. THAT!!!
@@lesaintseymourreviews4791 damn straight he was fantastic...back in the 70's and 80's this guy was fronting Foreigner ... best band on earth...my time and theirs...the best of times...
He really is!
O yes he is! What a voice!! love him.
I can only admire this man, his unique voice, his soul, his energy! Lou always gave 100 % on stage and on the albums and he has been so authentic up to this day. His emotions have always been real and pure! I love this man and I wish him all the best for his life! Lou, you are my hero and forever THE voice of Foreigner, thank you so much!
I couldn't agree more❤❤😊
I have a story about him. Rockford Illinois 1987 I worked at Wendys (fast food) late night shift. I got off work at 2am, started driving home and I see this limo on the side of I-90 off ramp heading to Chicago. I pulled over to see if they were okay since it was winter and the driver didn't have a jack. I got mine out, freezing my ass off and helped him change the rear tire. I get my jack and get back in my car and see this guy get out of the back of the limo and he walks up to my car, it was Lou Gramm. He introduces himself and thanks me, I had no idea who he was it was so cold and snowy, after I figured out who it was he autographs my pay stub( which I still have) Says" Thanks Scott, my lifelong buddy who saved us from the cold". Just a little once in a lifetime memory ill never forget...Oh and it shows a whopping $3.55 per hour haha
Great story sottofla 2014 :)
Fuckin cheap bastard
Omg, that is a BADASS story!!! HELL YEAH⚡⚡
that's awesome
That's an awesome story man! I remember those days of $3.35 an hour brother!!
This man is such a class act. He is an inspiration. He talks politely but frankly about things. I'm just floored by him. I wish him so much luck in the future.
He is so soft spoken. The strongest voice in American Rock.
Thank you Lou Gramm for everything single piece of music. What an amazing vocalist, and also very wise.
God bless you Lou Gramm. You have survived the worst and are still performing. I salute you, my friend. May the LORD GOD ALMIGHTY bless you and shine HIS face upon you. May HE protect you where ever you go. Your heart is pure, I can see it in your expressions.
Debra Blackwell
Debra Blackwell It's NOT often that one finds such beautiful comments on YT like yours Debra. The world needs more gratitude, appreciation & compassion, so we're with you 💯%!
I have no idea what you are saying. You are not a born again Christian.
Thank you for the comments on how God looked after Louu Gramm. He did the same for me when I had my Craniotomy in December of 1978. 8 hours of surgery for a Hemorrhage of the Brain. It's a miracle I am still here and the same for Lou Gramm and he had a tumor of the Brain. Thanks again for the comments. Amen.
I grew up listening to Foreigner, and was so inspired by their music and image as a young, dreaming musician. I’ve ALWAYS considered them in my top 3 favorite bands, even to this day at 56. Unequivocally, Lou is my favorite singer of all time! Thanks for all the incredible music and the memories that go with it.
I see no bitterness about not being in FOREIGNER now. What I see is a man who's happy w/his life and proud of his accomplishments with Mick and FOREIGNER. And he's happy to be be ALIVE and doing what he's doing now, with no regrets whatsoever. You go Lou!!!
Lou is my 2nd cousin and I saw him in a small concert in the early 90's near Buffalo,NY.
We all were brought up in Pentecostal churches. For about a week God was whispering to me to go tell him 1 message, and that was that Jesus still loves him. I went to that free concert, but had no ticket to get in. I saw a tour bus and asked the guy how I could get in. He gave me his ticket and I went close to the stage where I re-introduced myself to him and and showed him a photo of our mutual Aunt and Uncle who were also saved. He looked at it and quickly went backstage. Turns out he never got to perform and went back to Rochester. Later on I heard that he was under conviction from that encounter and gave his heart back to Christ. I'm glad I obeyed the Holy spirits leading that day because I never go to worldly concerts anymore.. The Prodical Son had returned
Richard Roy I enjoyed his guest appearance with Petra in 1997.
Richard Roy ... That's wonderful! Have you gotten to talk with him since then?
@@rickr2915 I seen Lou with Foreigner here in Rochester NY at the Auditorium Center on East main Street during there reunion tour.
I also saw him with his dad many years ago when they were out in Charlotte beach playing big band music.
So glad he is doing good.
God bless you and Lou and every member of your family
Rickster John What a weak ass manipulative person you are to go on about how you designed and control Lou's life through a fictional God. I have never heard a more boring, self centered story. I hope you never meet your non existent God in your nonexistent heaven. Get a life or a hobby better than stalking Rock singers.
Even his speaking voice is beautiful.
Lou is freakin' awesome. So honest about it all. So happy he is in a better place in life health wise. I am DOWN for a farewell tour with the boys. How do 11 people give this a thumbs down??? Lou is legend and he is in the Hall. Congrats on that and thanks for sacrificing yourself all these years on the road for your fans who love Foreigner and your solo work. Canada LOVES Lou and Foreigner. Blessings.
Very well said…
The voice of humility and grace..... a truly wonderful vocalist too, one of the most soulful ever
❤❤❤❤❤.
what a life he's had,when you're old,and looking back,this guy has few regrets,his voice up till 1994 was flawless,i'm glad we have the recording s to show the world what a real vocalist sounds like,lou you stand in no ones shadow
Down to earth and gifted man. Lets get Foreigner into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Kathy A Schertzer It's a travesty that they aren't already in it.
Kathy A Schertzer the hall of fame doesn't want religious retards.
Mr.Lou Gramm, should have been in the Hall of Fame, a long, long , long, time ago. He is one of the greatest vocalist's of all time. Pure talent, and a Gentleman. Thank's Lou !! Well done my friend.
Man, I just like the dude. Wouldn't he be the best to just sit down and visit with Lou. Such a humble man. Seen so much, been to the top, and the bottom, and all in between.
I've been fortunate to meet dozens of "rock stars" in my life, but none was as genuinely gracious and humble as Lou. It was following his first gig back with Foreigner after his three-year split - Toad's Place, New Haven, CT - and he sounded phenomenal! The whole crowd was chanting, "Lou! Lou! Lou!" and, with typical Lou Gramm class & humility, he was responding, "No! You! You! You!" One of the greatest rock singers ever and a class act all the way. Thanks, Lou, for the music and for being so nice to me that night. I'll never forget it.
Lou is such a class act.
I wonder if even Lou realizes what an important role "foreigner" played in rock history. Just amazing music.
Greatest Rock vocalist ever, 100% humble man and all round nice guy, pure class!!!
Lou is again predictably a super duper professional! He never talks about himself when asked "group or band" questions. He even goes so personal as to indicate how he managed to try and make it through the POST surgery performances. We are witnessing the literal rebirth of a star that has a real genuine personality/outlook that now gives credit to his Maker for making it through and the talent he has been blessed with.
AMEN.
Tamra Ammerman Amen Amen!
Got to meet him in Newark, Ohio last weekend. He waited in the lobby of our hotel while I went up to the room to get his book to sign. My wife bought it and was hoping to get it signed. then she got to meet him after the great show. Really great guy.
Barry Murray That’s awesome!!
Foreigner 4 album is the most complete album of all time. Thank you Lou.
Lol, try listening to more than one album
Still a good-looking guy. So happy he's still here!
It’s great to hear stories of all the things Lou has went through but still going. Knowing he’s such a happy man, very positive, outgoing and still writing music. Wow 🥰💕🎶💕🎶💕🎶
Such a wonderful guy. So genuine and one of the best vocalist there ever was. So sad to hear how hard his struggle was.
GREAT TOO SEE YOUR FACE LOU AND HAPPY YOUR RECOVERING...AND A SUPER CONGRATULATIONS ON BEING RECOGNISED BY THE SONG WRITERS HALL OF FAME..YOUR A PURE LEGEND..ITS AS SIMPLE AS THAT BRO..🙏❤🙏...GOD BLESS YOU LOU SIR🙏...
It's about time he got recognized. Foreigner has rocked many fans for a long time and still does today. Sooo under rated.
I just love this band! After watching this I went up stairs and played Foreigner 4 on vinyl on my old turntable. It makes all the difference to listen to it as it was recorded.
I met Lou back in the mid 90's, working security (for a local event) for Foreigner . Lou was an absolute pleasure to be around and was as humble and grounded as you can get. I'm very glad to see he's doing so well, health wise. A class act!
I agree about Lou. I've had the extreme pleasure of meeting him a handful of times over the years and he's never been anything less than a humble, courteous and down-to-earth guy. He's actually quite soft-spoken and somewhat shy. He's not your stereotypical ego-maniac rock vocalist. Glad to see him doing well.
Glad to hear. The first time I was assigned to the band, Lou had just gotten his hair cut and I hadn't realized he was so short! I didn't recognize him. I apologized to him and he totally downplayed it and had a good time joking about it. They had a new keyboard player sit in on this day and he was from Billy Joel's band. The way Lou and the others took him under their wing and took care of him..... Awesome!!
thebeastlacey yep. I just met tonight. wow. and we both have hypopituitarism.
April Simkins k
thebeastlacey well he's hooked on opiates and Jesus
So great to see Lou in better health in mind and body!
Lou Gramm is not the FORMER singer of Foreigner. He IS the Voice of Foreigner. Period.- End of Discussion. RH DSD
DIOSpeedDemon amen!!!!
100.
asi es !
Yup no one can take his place......
Time to get rid of Kelly and Trump.
Young people of today need to learn what an amazing vocalist this man is. A truly special voice in rock. Just wow.
I love Lou's work: Waiting for a Girl Like You, Urgent, Juke Box Hero, I Want to Know what Love is. Brilliant rock songs beautifully sung.
I remember holding the debut album in 1977 and being mesmerized at how unique this band - especially Lou's voice - was. Amazing talent. At age 50, this is the band I jam to in the car. Timeless rock and roll!
One of the greatest vocalists to stand on a stage , God bless
God bless you Lou Gramm - we love you as lifetime fans, but Jesus loves you far more - thanks for genuinely sharing your heart and life struggles - we wish you all of God's best with your life and family...every day is a gift
Wow. Watching Lou on Behind the Music when he just had the operation, it was painful, not the weight gain so much as he was having a hard time speaking. Great to hear him sounding so much better! One of the best ever!
this guy is one of my favorite singers. I grew up with his music!! he's the best!!! we love ya Lou graham.
I love his singing. Congratulations on being inducted into the songwriters hall of fame. Well deserved ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Dear Lou! I remember our first "meeting". My father showed me the REAL music. We just sit and listened to many good bands and vocalists. "Inside Information" from "Foreigner"... It was "Say You Will"... His talent to feel and to live in every tune impressed me very much! I only regret that I never met him. But... BE HEALTHY AND HAPPY IN YOUR PRIVATE LIFE! Thank you for your unique combination to fill our hearts, but not only stadiums! Such a wise, humble and handsome human being!
Jukebox Hero got me into rock when I was 10 years old. It's the first song on my playlist.
Lou is the best and an amazing individual as well. My hero in Rock & roll world
The interviewer was dead on about Lou's voice - it's just one of the best
One have to respect the man for all that he's been through and still keeps on going strong. Inspiring!
He made Foreigner no one else can take his place.No one!!!! Good luck to you Lou glad everything went well for you with your tumor.Sad you had to leave the band.Best of luck to you and I hope your happy in life now.But you were my 80's music man I love ya then and now.
Well said, Bunny💖🤗
I was that 70s kid. Lou was the voice that touched me in my life. Thanks Lou for your singing!!
Lou you are the best & I happy to see you again. I grew up listen to the Foreigner. you are the best of the best. Welcome back. I salute you for coming through. G-d blessed you Lou. looking forward to see you in concert again.
Being a musician for the last 27 years, i started playing drums at the age of 10, and started singing 2 years before that, and i will always look at Lou Gramm as a tremendous influence, having been fortunate enough to listen , experience and learn from Foreigner's music when it came, and when it was at it's peak, during the culmination of my own personal musical journey..Thanks Mr.Gramm, and thank you Foreigner, for giving us some memorable rock classics, executed with superb musicianship and eloquent song writing..
It's great to see Lou doing so much better, have always loved Foreigner.
I saw you 3 times Lou in Florida South Florida twice..You were awesome..Sang on stage in the choir at Broward County Fair in 1986...I blast your voice at all times You have a voice and heart that resonates...
I had the pleasure of seeing Foreigner on at least 5 occasions.
Lou is the greatest of his time no doubt.
Lou, Canada Loves You! You are the Best of the Best vocal singers of that genre, and we all wish You FULL RECOVERY, happiness and God's blessing.
A truly great voice and inspiration
Great voice..lovely man & a legend. Love Lou Gramm xx😍
Lou's vocals where a major part of Foreigners success!
He seems like a lovely guy and certainly very brave.
I respect and admire him
Pete Woodroffe Music (UK)
A great interview with an incredibly talented, yet humble and thoughtful man. Class act all the way. Blessings Lou !
HE IS SUCH A GOOD DUDE.
LOVE Lou Gramm as a Wonderful Person and THE BEST LEAD VOCALIST EVER !! Would Love To Go To His and a Foreigner Concert!! Way TOO LATE for the original 😢
BRAD DELP IS BOSTON......STEVE PERRY IS JOURNEY......LOU GRAMM IS FOREIGNER...…… NO IF'S ,AND'S OR BUT'S. PERIOD.
No Tom sholz is Boston lol
Yes they are, yet the new Foreigner is really great too. The originals being great doesn't preclude the newer lineup from being great.
Agree
Freddie Mercury is Queen.
@@wordsmithworks3541 ..yes indeed
Thank you Lou, for being the soundtrack to my high school years. I wish you health and happiness Foreigner is truly one the best bands EVER!! Please don't ever minimize your contribution to those of us who grew up with you. You, and Foreigner are ;literally the soundtrack to my life.
legend band, extraordinary voice!!
Top10 Rock lead singer of all time.
May God bless you Lou
Lou is one of my favorite vocalists from the 70s and 80s era. Was playing some old Foreigner albums and decided to see what Lou had been up too. I was sad to find out about all the health issues he's had over the years.
Lou Gramm Has A Wonderful Talking And Singing Voice!
+bucky468 I Agree Foreigner Is A Cover Band Now.
Kirsten Vaccaro so true. his talking voice is beautiful and so calming.
Bucky 468 your so right remember 1978 Fresno Selland Arena seeing Foreigner one week then Boston the following week two of the biggest bands at the time 70s was simply the best for music
i live in a very remote and most backward place in the north eat india near the myanmar border. it was 1979 i was fifteen n my friend had a gramaphone and we used to listen to foreigner long long way from home , cold as ice star rider etc i still love to hear foriegner their blend of music is good ti hear. hope one day before i die wish the band could come to kohima(nagaland, India) during hornbill festival n perform for their thousands of fans out here on this side of the world
A living legend of music. I am his fan since heard Foreigner on vinyl records and waiting for his return with his solo band. Happy to see him doing well.
Man I miss those days of Great music, Foreigner, Journey, Boston....etc thanks for the great memories!!
I missed a show last year at a local high school he was scheduled. Its one of my big regrets. Lou is the classic rock singer in every sense and a great human being. He's uber talented and yet is so grounded and humble. I have much respect for this man and FOREIGNER is one of my, if not the favorite!
I LOVE LOU GRAMM OF FOREIGNER HE IS THE BEST
lou gramm awesome voice!!!!!
Notice how all great singers even speak in perfect pitch.
Lou, you're an awesome guy. Love ya and your music, and you as a person.
Nice interview. I'm glad to see he's doing so well.
Best of everything to you , Lou.
I agree. Lou is the voice of Foreigner and no one can replace him. Have listen to these guys since 1978 I was in 8th grade. Lots of good memories to their music. Saw them in Eugene Or. at the Autzin Stadiam in 1983 I think it was. Best time Ive ever had. God BLess You Lou Brother. I love ya. Tom Moser
I saw Foreigner for the first time last night! The first concert I've been to since Covid started. Hands down the best concert I've ever seen! Lou's vocals were incredible! No sign of age or wear, he sang like he hasn't missed a beat! What an incredible voice he has, unmatched by any! The energy from him and Foreigner was absolutely mind blowing! I'm still so stoked!
This band got me laid many times back in the day lol, I'm 55 now. most of their greatest hits were written and performed when i was in high school back in 78 - 81.
WOW, what a great interview! Thank you Lou! You are an amazing human being, and BTW, you DID raise the rock vocalist bar bigtime during your Foreigner years! An amazing voice, to say the least! Your music actually sounds better NOW, than it did back then, because most rock/pop music today seriously sucks!
Yes Lou was the total nail it singer .......and you have to thank Foreigner get him back on stage after all the cancer brain tumor and surgery that removed 1/4 of Lou's brain....he has a gift and heart of gold. God Bless Lou Gramm !!!!
One of the most underrated bands ever IMO. Great, great band...
Such a Humble, Gentle lovely soul!!!
Love you Lou........Always....
+Marcia Pruchinsky Shit aging is a bitch !! Lou looks great and everything. But, now he looks like Adam West (the original tv batman). But, it's ok because he is into Christian stuff.
lou you are not forgotten, I saw You and foreigner! You are in my heart!
I have so much respect for those two guys..Mick and Lou. Lou is spot on abot the Hot Blooded solo. It's a work of rock art.
Always so great to hear from Lou Gramm. I will never get tired of hearing from him. Thank you Lou for these interviews. With deep care, Hilary
A real live rock star.
Lou is a very interesting guy and a great communicator. He’s had a tough road but is a survivor. I’m really happy for him. There are few voices in rock music history that can compete with Lou Gramm in his prime.
Right Time+Right Band + Right Vocals = Lou Gramm
Great person who’s been through a ton of bad luck, what a stage presence he was definitely the lead instrument… That voice, and now knowing his story it makes you want to cry… My wife and I love Lou…
Lou is like(not) my 2nd cousin and I saw him in a small concert in the early 90's near Buffalo,NY.
We all were brought up in Pentecostal churches. For about a week God was whispering to me to go tell him 1 message, and that was that Jesus still loves him. I went to that free concert, but had no ticket to get in. I saw a tour bus and asked the guy how I could get in. He gave me his ticket and I went close to the stage where I re-introduced myself to him and and showed him a photo of our mutual Aunt and Uncle who were also saved. He looked at it and quickly went backstage. Turns out he never got to perform and went back to Rochester. Later on I heard that he was under conviction from that encounter and gave his heart back to Christ. I'm glad I obeyed the Holy spirits leading that day because I never go to worldly concerts anymore.. The Prodical Son had returned
You didn't have a ticket? It must have been a sold out show! (Even if it was free).
it was free but you needed a cut out from a newspaper to gain entry. The bus driver gave me his
Richard Roy I did not even bother to scroll down to read the comments until after I watched his interview because I read on the web he became born again, I wanted to see what he was about. While watching this when he started talking about his 5 year nightmare of health issues the thought came to me that God was dealing with him. Then I read your post here and see it was true God was dealing with him. I have been Pentecostal too from 1999 at age 39 to present ...worldly concerts lol same here the last gig I saw was in 1997?? foghat reunion tour I think.. God was dealing with me then so I know that feeling... it was awesome you reached out to Lou Gramm. well I will just sit here and wait for the Antichrists out there to read our post and start saying their usual stuff you know...
who cares, but real people who were lost and now know it.e Prodical Sons and daughters and have been down the wide and lonely road before. I obeyed God and his voice through prayer, and only hope my obedience was worth it. I want no pat on the back but from Christ only some day.
+jah0524 I bet he didn't hear the roar of the crowd.
Please come to Miami, Lou! This new album is awesome! I saw Foreigner in Jacksonville, FL in 1978 and have loved that sound ever since.
Thank you so much for this! I am so glad you shared your intellect with us! It is so eye-opening!!
Lou doesn't know it but he was one of my mentors in learning how to sing. The quick perfectly in pitch multiple note transitions were hard to master but he is one of the best. I would sing Foreigner songs on my way to gigs to warm up. Thanks Lou, you are one of the best. I note you have faith in God and I'm happy to hear that!! You are a class act and I appreciate being able to hear this interview.
Foreigner one of my favorite of all time. I was born in 1965 and remember this being one of my first and favorite bands of all time including now! I was in spin class and heard Midnight Blue. I was like OMG😄
God Bless Lou one of my favorite singers in the eighties...Lou had one of the best voices Just between you and me,True Blue love ...God bless your family also Lou. Stay happy and healthy..
Long Long way from home.. it was his destiny, it was what he needed to do.... and he hoped we'd still be here when they were through with us... he's home and we are still all here.... no more Sad Mondays!!
They were telling me...I'm telling you!
Loved the Sax solos on so many of their tracks, from Urgent to Long long way from home.
Great man Lou gramm ! Glad he has recovered from those nasty problems ! Everyone loves foreigner ! Can't wait to see them here Downunder ! Come down under Lou we love you guys here !
brain cancer, but it's gone now