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Foreigner Taps Luis Maldonado as Lead Singer After Kelly Hansen’s Farewell as Lou Gramm Plans 2026 Exit

The band signals continuity with upcoming Canadian dates under Maldonado.

Overview

  • Kelly Hansen played his final show with Foreigner on October 11 in Atlantic City, delivering an emotional thank-you to bandmates, crew and fans.
  • Guitarist Luis Maldonado, a member since 2021, steps into the lead-vocal role with a Canadian tour starting October 21 in St. John's, Newfoundland.
  • Original vocalist Lou Gramm, 75, says 2026 will be his final year performing, citing a desire to spend more time with family and life off the road.
  • Gramm continues solo dates and occasional guest appearances with Foreigner, while co-founder Mick Jones remains affiliated but no longer performs due to Parkinson’s disease.
  • Foreigner has reissued its 1981 album 4 with a previously unreleased Lou Gramm track, and Gramm has been completing archival and solo-era songs.