Lou Gramm Gets Real About His Days With Foreigner - Part Two

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Komentáře • 205

  • @maribethmarshall1092
    @maribethmarshall1092 Před rokem +23

    Foreigner is and hasn’t been ANYTHING without Lou! Rochester proud! ❤

    • @wendytaylor4674
      @wendytaylor4674 Před 10 měsíci +6

      You betcha Lou Is and Allways will be the Star of foreigner ☆☆☆

  • @birkypuffs8253
    @birkypuffs8253 Před rokem +28

    Mick Jones would've been doing Spooky Tooth reunion tours and living on fish & chips (no newspaper) in a London flat had it not been for the powerful yet angelic voice of Lou Gramm which propelled Foreigner to celestial heights. Lou Gramm and Steve Perry are probably the two all-time greatest voices in contemporary rock.

  • @stevemora7845
    @stevemora7845 Před rokem +78

    What a shame! I can't believe how he was treated especially since they couldn't have done it without him! Lou IS the voice of Foreigner!

    • @Faltor895
      @Faltor895 Před rokem

      You should have discreetly corrected Lou when he incorrectly stated That was Yesterday being the first single off Inside Information.

    • @thinkrite3810
      @thinkrite3810 Před rokem +2

      Totally agree @stevemora7845

    • @davidrice3337
      @davidrice3337 Před rokem +7

      I agree - $$ does things to people - Greed ruins everything - Lou was the voice - He should have been treated as an equal partner - He was 75% of the reason they were so great - (my humble opinion )

    • @badmonkey2222
      @badmonkey2222 Před 10 měsíci

      Anybody that knows anything about Mick will tell you he's a pretentious A hole that won't even sign an autograph for a kid. If anyone questions how important Lou was to the band just look at what they did after he left which is what toured around year after year playing the greatest hits with a bunch of replacement players. Yeah.

    • @vickithomas179
      @vickithomas179 Před 4 měsíci

      Mick Jones What a Greedy So and So! What a shame

  • @MichaelPerez-ec1wm
    @MichaelPerez-ec1wm Před 2 lety +64

    One of the finest voices in the history of rock music.

  • @darlenerobinson8740
    @darlenerobinson8740 Před rokem +41

    Foreigner without Lou Gramm wasn't FOREIGNER

  • @johnnyeye464
    @johnnyeye464 Před rokem +25

    I’ve met Lou a few times at the auto auction out of Buffalo. He would walk around with a ball cap and cup of coffee. Amazing barely anyone knew who he was. He is one of the nicest guys and one of the most humble people you could meet. Lou is the voice of the 80s

    • @taroman7100
      @taroman7100 Před rokem +3

      Cool. You can tell that about him in this interview.

    • @davidrice3337
      @davidrice3337 Před rokem +4

      that's cool - He is a treasure - He should be celebrated - Mick must be jealous - why else would he do this shit - He robbed Lou - that's no good -

    • @lisadavie5819
      @lisadavie5819 Před 4 měsíci

      Wow.. I would notice him for sure. Even now. I was born November 1980 so when I was young I loved the 80s kids pop like new kids on the block etc😂😂but when I got to about 15-16 I started hearing songs on the radio alot and found so much 80s amazing bands and talent.. My friends used to say I was older than my years but I would say no I just appreciate great music and vocalists when I hear them. Lou Gramm was the coolest guy on earth at one point and pretty damn fine may I add back then too. x

  • @SuperLuckao
    @SuperLuckao Před 6 měsíci +9

    Thank God for CZcams where people like Lou Gramm can tell their story. His confidence has grown a lot.

  • @ThomasSielaff
    @ThomasSielaff Před rokem +20

    The personal side of Lou is very down to earth. Wonderful interview. Thank you.

    • @taroman7100
      @taroman7100 Před rokem +2

      I can see that by this interview. He has a depth of soul that Mick seems to have misplaced.

  • @deanhall5118
    @deanhall5118 Před rokem +24

    Lou, you are the Voice of Foreigner. No one can or should ever try to sing Your songs. Your voice is a major part of the soundtrack of my life. I graduated from High School in 1977. I love your singing. Stay Well Brother…😎

  • @barbaraadams8219
    @barbaraadams8219 Před rokem +19

    I see that the focus was always on Lou's incredible singing. Then Mick took the opportunity to try to shine. The greed took over and Mick wanted to be the "star" of the show. And the accolades Too bad this happens because no matter the awards, we all known it was Lou's voice that made Foreigner grand!

  • @tracymeredith9450
    @tracymeredith9450 Před rokem +42

    I love you Lou. "I wanna know what love is" will always be YOUR SONG!!!! I could care less who wrote or produced, or whatever, without you, it wouldn't be the great and beautiful song it is. It is YOU harmonizing with that choir, and your voice that reigns supreme!!! I also love "Midnight Blue", again, Lou's voice!!!! It's one of my motivating songs! Lou is the man!!!

    • @daveondre4892
      @daveondre4892 Před rokem +8

      Amen, Lou performed the vocal pipes, cannot hide that.

    • @phyllisbasile8495
      @phyllisbasile8495 Před rokem +7

      Without Lou singing all these great songs, it wouldn’t be half is good without him

  • @dynjarren7523
    @dynjarren7523 Před 10 měsíci +11

    Lou Gramm almost died from a brain tumor and he had major surgery to save his life. I’m glad he made it and is still with us. He of course changed his life after that near death experience.
    Mick Taylor was his collaborator on the songs. Lou Gramm is the voice of Foreigner and the main part of their sound.
    God Bless Lou Gramm! I still like Foreigner and their songs have held up. FM Radio used to play them constantly.
    Good Interview!
    Thanks for the insights.

  • @EOBRIEN304
    @EOBRIEN304 Před rokem +16

    In my opinion, Lou Gramm of Foreigner is Steve Perry of Journey. Nothing like the original. Just look what became of Boston after Bradd Delp passed. They heart the heart of the bands.

  • @cometblazt
    @cometblazt Před rokem +28

    Lou is a great singer, sad to hear about greed screwing up a great partnership. God bless you Lou, you gave us great moments and music

    • @taroman7100
      @taroman7100 Před rokem +1

      It's a shame that so many killer groups fall prey to these petty things. Foreigner is our forever group.

  • @curtismitts8470
    @curtismitts8470 Před rokem +15

    Foreigner without Lou Gramm just isn't Foreigner in my book , love ya Lou for all the great music through the Year's. May God bless you and keep you my rockin brother.... 🤘👍💯....

  • @melissakasse7537
    @melissakasse7537 Před 9 měsíci +4

    Lou is a legit good human. His voice is such a massive part of my childhood in the early 80's

  • @mikebottiaux5850
    @mikebottiaux5850 Před rokem +15

    I was in a rock band through the eighties. We performed the song “Midnight Blue”, I was the singer/drummer. When our guitar player started the intro, I would get goose bumps in anticipation of following him with those lyrics. What a Great Song!

    • @TKDunn-qq7kd
      @TKDunn-qq7kd Před rokem +2

      Oh yeah, this song is fantastic - a lost gem that everybody forgets about...

  • @runnerandgunner7954
    @runnerandgunner7954 Před rokem +7

    I want to nominate you, John Beaudin, for the greatest interviewer in the universe. You know exactly what to do: let your subject tell his story without interruption. When you have an eyewitness to history willing to talk and tell his story, the greatest thing you can do for him and your audience is to zip the lip and let him talk. Great job, John!

  • @littlebeebs1
    @littlebeebs1 Před rokem +14

    Wow ! What a crazy story! Lou’s the bomb ! I can’t believe he got treated like that . My favorite Foreigner song is Double Vision , and I broke my Lou Gramm tape rewinding Midnight Blue over and over as a kid 🤣. Lou is the one I remember swooning over from Foreigner because I loved his voice and way of singing. It took all of the band to make the amazing songs . So Lou deserves his credit for everything he did . I just don’t get it . Sounds like Mick was jealous that Lou did such an amazing job without his interference and wanted to be greedy . Love this interview ! Thank you 😊

  • @karenbennett7085
    @karenbennett7085 Před 2 lety +27

    Lou made Foreigner, without him they would of got nowhere.

  • @x0539p
    @x0539p Před rokem +12

    I loved Foreigner in the 80’s as they were such a great band but Lou’s voice sealed the deal and he is the face of Foreigner to me. Sad that jealousy and greed is the road that Nick chose. How does one feel good when stealing from or putting down others? Lou has gone through a lot in his life and I am so glad that he weathered the storms and came out the winner. This was a great interview and I like how you don’t interrupt Lou and let him speak his truth.

    • @taroman7100
      @taroman7100 Před rokem +1

      Absolutely! Not takin away from the new guy but ehh...

  • @marilynsouza6977
    @marilynsouza6977 Před rokem +7

    My heart breaks 💔 for him. I’ve been watching him from the start. With his singing and his interviews. I just wish I had a chance to meet him. My dad always said** the nice guy ends up in the back of the line.** That’s so sad 😢

  • @michaelgallant2623
    @michaelgallant2623 Před rokem +4

    Lou Gramm...Class Act...There are many Foreigner songs that would go, "Nowhere" without Lou's Fantastic voice on them...When you speak of "frontman" Lou Gramm is up there with the Best in Rock..Pop music. Blessings Lou and Rock History...Fine Interview.

  • @xuamox
    @xuamox Před rokem +5

    The band wouldn’t be Foreigner without Lou Gramm’s voice! Sad that Mick could not see or understand that. Lou should have shared royalties, no question.

  • @SteelTearsJulie
    @SteelTearsJulie Před rokem +9

    Excellent interview Lou Gramm
    Ty Love ❤️

  • @fmbighair
    @fmbighair Před 2 lety +20

    Amazing amazing best and most candid interview I’ve ever seen with Lou! You got Lou to open up in a way he never has before and the die hard fans appreciate it! You actually let the subject do what most interviewers dont- you let them speak.

    • @siberianhusky5874
      @siberianhusky5874 Před 2 lety

      Nah. He's been doing a whole slew of interviews over the past year, basically repeating himself over and over again.

    • @robbieamhaz2662
      @robbieamhaz2662 Před rokem +1

      I agree
      What an open and honest guy
      So down to earth.
      Can't believe he was treated like that

  • @xpresident
    @xpresident Před rokem +12

    Greatest rock singer ever

  • @MrJwools
    @MrJwools Před 2 lety +14

    Amazing, amazing interview....Love Lou Gramm! In the late 70's, I wore out the first Foreigner album (on cassette) in my old Ford Camaro...Thanks Lou for the memories and so glad you are doing well! God Bless!

    • @slurve44
      @slurve44 Před 2 lety +5

      Ford Camaro?

    • @sparkomatic100
      @sparkomatic100 Před rokem +1

      @@slurve44 Yes A Ford Camaro.. There was only 1 of 1 made on the assembly line, compliments of Sanford and Sons fab shop... :)

    • @taroman7100
      @taroman7100 Před rokem

      so cool, great times. If only we had a time machine. Whenever I hear that keyboard build up I know it's the beginning of the beautiful song Waiting and now I'm "waiting" to be with my Tommy again.

    • @dilligafmofoker
      @dilligafmofoker Před 10 měsíci

      That’s a fail.

  • @rpfPMC
    @rpfPMC Před rokem +30

    I saw Lou and Foreigner at the MTV gig at the Bayou in 1985. Sat eight feet from the stage which was tiny. It was incredible.
    Sorry to hear this story but it seems fairly common. Jealousy. Greed.
    I want to know what love is - is iconic and it is Lou's vocals that make it. To tell the truth, Lou Gramm is the only name I remember from Foreigner. Lou's story if accurate, is very sad. That greed and jealously can cause some people to turn and destroy long time friends and great collaborators. These types of success stories are literally magic. It is a shame Mick allowed his greed for money and fame to break up such a magical and lucky partnership. I hope Lou takes some solace in the fact that everyone remembers HIS iconic voice much more that that guy - Mick is it?...guitar. He should be ashamed.

    • @michellegoad1052
      @michellegoad1052 Před rokem +7

      Lou is THE Voice of Foreigner!

    • @robbieamhaz2662
      @robbieamhaz2662 Před rokem

      I'm jealous

    • @davidrice3337
      @davidrice3337 Před rokem

      They don't care - These people like Mick J , Henley, Glen Frey - they believe they are above the rest of us - They have been told they are the greatest this or that for over 40yrs - they believe it

    • @Karat9780
      @Karat9780 Před rokem +2

      I feel exactly the same way! He IS Foreigner, and his ‘I want to know what love is’ is my favorite song of all time. It’s nothing short of magnificent!

    • @pietrosenerchia1786
      @pietrosenerchia1786 Před 10 měsíci +1

      Lou Gramm, one of the great vocals out there...

  • @VIDEOHEREBOB
    @VIDEOHEREBOB Před rokem +13

    Lou's vocals woke me up to just what the voice is capable of. Such ability and skill. I still will continue to hope that one day he might turn to teaching voice.

  • @SharonGD-rh1pz
    @SharonGD-rh1pz Před rokem +11

    Lou's voice is one of my all time favorites ! He's such a sweet talented man! AND Screw Mick! He has an attitude problem - you can tell just by looking at him! And Kelly, uh!! I can't even watch him!

    • @taroman7100
      @taroman7100 Před rokem +1

      Ha, thanks ladies. Couldnt agree more.

    • @kathleenbryant9999
      @kathleenbryant9999 Před 11 měsíci +1

      Kelly doesn't articulate his words like Lou does when he sings. This may sounds petty, but it's true😂

  • @SharonGD-rh1pz
    @SharonGD-rh1pz Před rokem +17

    Foreigner isn't Foreigner without Lou on vocals.

  • @theshootindutchman
    @theshootindutchman Před rokem +6

    That was a really good time! God bless you both🙏!!

  • @tigershoot
    @tigershoot Před rokem +7

    42:50 The venue was called The Astoria Theatre in London. I loved the Shadow King album so much I considered heading 300 miles south to see it, but stupidly decided against it. I would have loved that gig and I regret not going.
    Great interview BTW. Lou is my all time favourite singer - what a nice guy.

  • @taroman7100
    @taroman7100 Před rokem +2

    Thank you Lou for the beautiful quality of your voice on two of "our" songs: Waiting and I Dont Want To Live Without You. These songs wouldnt have half the impact without the glorious quality of your voice. They are like me and my Tommy: eternal.

  • @donaldwelch6317
    @donaldwelch6317 Před rokem +8

    Not only should Foreigner be in the hall of Rick game, Lou should be in it alone for his influence on rock and roll. Lou Gramm started the gravel hard voice that power medal bands base thier vocal sound on. Raspy and grit. Lou was the frist!!!

  • @acecarroll2213
    @acecarroll2213 Před 2 lety +10

    GREAT INTERVIEW KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK LOVE YOUR CHANNEL AND OF COURSE IAM A BIG FAN OF MR LOU GRAMM HE IS MY FAVORITE VOCALIST THE BEST SINGER AND COLLABORATOR PERIOD

  • @rhondarobin-jones6957
    @rhondarobin-jones6957 Před rokem +4

    WE ALL VIEW LOU GRAMM AS THE FACE OF FOREIGNER. HIS FAITHFUL FOLLOWERS AND LISTENERS WILL FOREVER HOLD HIM IN THE HIGHEST ESTEEM NOW AND FOR ALWAYS. THAT IS NEVER GOING TO CHANGE. HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO "FOREIGNER " IS ABSOLUTELY ENORMOUS AND WILL NOT BE ERASED . NO ONE CAN EVER TAKE AWAY OR MINIMISE WHAT HE HAS CO-CREATED IN "FOREIGNER'S" MUSICAL HISTORY . EVER . I LOVE LOU GRAMM FOREVER

    • @taroman7100
      @taroman7100 Před rokem

      My Tommy and I THANK YOU God bless you and your precious gift to us.

  • @christophercruz8359
    @christophercruz8359 Před 2 lety +27

    I've seen clips of the reunion on CZcams. It looked like Kelly was upstaging Lou. It was disgusting. In any case, good for Lou for standing his ground with regards to his issues while he was a part of the band.

    • @LBart218
      @LBart218 Před 2 lety +10

      I just saw it myself...the excessively lengthy "intro" to "I Want To Know What Love Is ". Somehow I had a feeling Lou was getting annoyed, because I was too just watching it. Kelly is a good singer but definitely a showman and it was just too much to be going on and on and on. Shut up and get to the music already.

    • @waltersimmons946
      @waltersimmons946 Před 2 lety +3

      Christopher Cruz , Kelly Hansen wasn't upstaging Lou, he couldn't if he tried. Kelly was intimidated as HELL because the Hansen line up has nothing on the Lou Gramm era, that's what made the powerful history of the band . LETS GO HANSEN !!

    • @tryithere
      @tryithere Před 2 lety +4

      i was there and i was hoping they would just let the originals play and sing on their but thar didnt happen. It was still great though.

    • @NYCgirl927
      @NYCgirl927 Před 2 lety +9

      I was at the Jones Beach show. People were screaming for Kelly to shut up. We wanted Lou

    • @daveondre4892
      @daveondre4892 Před rokem +1

      The cover band does a great job, best cover band I ever witnessed, but had more respect in 2018 in Bensalem when Mick at least showed up and played some, thus still maintaining non-cover status. I believe this is right before the AC show when Lou showed up, really regret not seeing Lou perform. Nov2022 Bethlehem show was good but Kelly made no mention of why Mick didn't show on stage, could have said he was under weather or something and he said how band was performing like 40 something years and that may have rubbed some in audience the wrong way since a handful of baby boomer gens started leaving after this. Young Gen X'r here but fortunately had comp tix, those who paid over $100 did not seem very enthused to see a cover band. Great show over all, but plan on seeing Lou in one of his shows next time. Rock on Lou.

  • @Eddie-61864
    @Eddie-61864 Před rokem +7

    Lou Gramm is Foreigner'!

  • @maryvelneelemantenaya1966
    @maryvelneelemantenaya1966 Před měsícem +1

    What an interview L❤ U !!
    I can't believe he only rested for 2 weeks...
    So glad he lived to tell us about it.
    I saw Foreignor at Konacti Resort in Lakeport, California in 1997.
    He came out and the entire audience was stunned. We could see that something was definitely wrong with his health. I came there to see one of my First favorite singers. I screamed to the top of my lungs "Yeahhhh LOU". Then everyone else started in and I didn't shut up through the whole concert 😄 I wanted him to know that despite the obvious, he was still our "Juke Box Hero" 🤩
    That Rock-n-Roll Hall of Fame is totally JIVE. I'm glad some Rockers refused the offer.
    We love you Lou and Foreigner will always be one of the Great bands that was the "Soundtract of our lives" for our era!!
    "Midnight Blue" is one of my favorites too!! I named my first black cat "Midnight" when that song came out 😻
    SUBSCRIBED!!

  • @chriscolbert8633
    @chriscolbert8633 Před rokem +5

    I LOVE ME SOME LOU!!! Great Interview sir!!!

  • @phyllisbasile8495
    @phyllisbasile8495 Před rokem +7

    Lou should have taken Mick to court for his half of the song. I’m sure he would have gotten it because he deserved it without his beautiful voice that song wouldn’t of made it to where it is.

    • @johnnersinger9771
      @johnnersinger9771 Před rokem +2

      He probably could've but he's the bigger man and the only voice in foreigner.

  • @robbieamhaz2662
    @robbieamhaz2662 Před rokem +3

    Awesome interview
    Really enjoyed that one.
    Didn't know all that happened to Lou.
    Foreigner is nothing without Lou

  • @stevesmith3990
    @stevesmith3990 Před 2 lety +8

    Thanks again, great interveiw.

  • @cmitch5493
    @cmitch5493 Před rokem +12

    Lou Gramm WAS Foreigner. I have seen it over and over in the music business where one member of a band gets an ego and squeezes out the others. David Lee Roth did it with Van Halen for instance. When someone's ego gets too large, it is hard for others to have room to fit in. Mick Jones is good in his own right and I'm sure he sees edging out Lou as a win for him, it was a loss for the music industry.

    • @taroman7100
      @taroman7100 Před rokem +1

      I dont get the egos. If one is great then it's great for ALL. Enjoy the ride they dont always last that long. The music is eternal from a time when we had REAL music.

  • @DroneManMurphy
    @DroneManMurphy Před rokem +19

    Did Mick ever comment on why he took 100% of the credit for “I want to know what love is”? I just recently learned about the differences between Lou and Mick. I didn’t know what to believe but looking at the reunion videos and other videos and how distant Jones is even when Lou tries his best to say hello I can see the real situation here. It appears that Mick didn’t learn that you don’t wait till you’re about dead until you realize you’re hardheaded. Hopefully he will apologize and make it right to Lou before one of them aren’t around to do it. It’s a bad shame! 🤷‍♂️😢

    • @taroman7100
      @taroman7100 Před rokem +1

      I will never understand lifelong grudges.

    • @wendytaylor4674
      @wendytaylor4674 Před 10 měsíci +1

      The jealousy allways showed with Mick when Lou was singing on stage, he wanted to be that one person thrashing out those songs just the way Lou did. Love ya Lou ♡ Your the best ☆☆☆

  • @donaldconrad6705
    @donaldconrad6705 Před rokem +3

    One word sums it all up. Without LOU , there's no Foreigner.......Lou you're awesome. Never seen you in this life but I'll see you in heaven. Love always....Don C.

    • @taroman7100
      @taroman7100 Před rokem +2

      Without Lou, they are just foreign.

    • @wendytaylor4674
      @wendytaylor4674 Před 10 měsíci +1

      Like hope I see you in heaven really hope I hear that amazing voice also Your the best Lou

  • @lesliemartin8669
    @lesliemartin8669 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Good Interview,
    Lou Grammar Is definitely in my favorite 5 Rock singers of all time.What a Beautiful Voice the man had.As you can see The Group Foreigner wasn't the same without him.
    Lil Les Martin Jr.

  • @ficknoti
    @ficknoti Před rokem +4

    Midnight blue is my favorite also

  • @ptfmother
    @ptfmother Před rokem +4

    2nd time watching this, so sorry how things worked out for you!

  • @slurve44
    @slurve44 Před 2 lety +6

    I really enjoyed this interview. Thanks again.

  • @philipjannes8938
    @philipjannes8938 Před 9 měsíci +2

    So unfortunte these stories, but Lou you truly are the ❤️ of Foreigner. Thank you for your contributions

  • @dvongrad
    @dvongrad Před 8 měsíci +2

    "I Want To Know What Love Is" was then and still is my favourite song of all time. My alias on chat lines of the era was "Foreigner". I'm sure I've listened to the audio and played the video on CZcams over 50,000 times.

  • @vincentcuratola6486
    @vincentcuratola6486 Před rokem +2

    He got a raw deal from Mick his solo career midnight blue got critical acclaim he did not need anybody after that God bless you Lou keep singing I will listen so will the world

  • @dplorbl
    @dplorbl Před rokem +4

    Pity Jones treated Lou like that.
    At least it should be comforting to know small people always get their comeuppance
    😉

  • @ficknoti
    @ficknoti Před rokem +6

    Foreigners should have been in the rock and roll hall of fame many many years ago Ted Nugent as well and styx

  • @THEJIG-IS-UP
    @THEJIG-IS-UP Před rokem +5

    I had a friend once who would plan all day on how to cheat you out of $5. He cheated lots of people who cared about him over many years and he finally got his in the end. He had a Stroke, and now he's all alone cause everyone finally got away from his B.S.. Yup Karma in the end for that poor lost soul.

  • @kkwok9
    @kkwok9 Před 2 lety +16

    Nice interview
    The best Foreigner was the original six members. After that their music became generic and bland. The mick Jones show is like that

    • @robert.m4676
      @robert.m4676 Před 2 lety +6

      I couldn’t have said it better. They had such incredible chemistry. I only got to see them once. Unfortunately it was the exact concert That Randy Rhodes had died 2 days before the concert. There was a sadness in the air that was so unmistakable. It was 1982 and I was only 15 but I loved both bands dearly.

    • @tryithere
      @tryithere Před 2 lety +2

      @@robert.m4676 The original band was only 1977 and 1978.

    • @daveondre4892
      @daveondre4892 Před rokem +3

      @@tryithere , yeh, technically, but when Mick is not even playing this is a cover band completely. They are great, don't get me wrong, saw them Nov2022, but Lou made this band along with all the originals.

  • @theshootindutchman
    @theshootindutchman Před rokem +4

    Love Lou Gramm!!

  • @Digmen1
    @Digmen1 Před rokem +5

    Thats so sad to hear what happend with the song rights to I Wanna Know What Love Is.
    Many bands break up because of this sort of thing

    • @daveondre4892
      @daveondre4892 Před rokem +2

      As Lou says later in this commentary, he was ostracized for being straight behind the scenes(had the rear lounge to himself on the bus) while the others were getting high together, thus jealousy likely played a roll.

  • @Dee-oh1je
    @Dee-oh1je Před rokem +13

    I’m a Foreigner fan from the beginning. So many great songs, Lou and Mick together are so talented. I’m sorry to hear how things went with that song, which in my opinion is no better than any other they made. The important thing is everyone knows Lou is the best, if there’s no recognition or profit from your efforts, the fans know no one else could have made it work. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.
    Colossians 3:2

    • @michellegoad1052
      @michellegoad1052 Před rokem +2

      I’m so glad Lou is a Christian!❤

    • @taroman7100
      @taroman7100 Před rokem

      Cool! only an angel could sing like that. Passion, conviction and whole lotta sexy.

  • @andy8073
    @andy8073 Před 11 měsíci +3

    I can't imagine "I Want To Know What Love Is" being sung by any one else.

  • @chriskeyes7485
    @chriskeyes7485 Před 2 lety +5

    Another great interview John with Lou

  • @ROBERTWILLIAMS-jc4bj
    @ROBERTWILLIAMS-jc4bj Před rokem +4

    Great interview .

  • @NYCgirl927
    @NYCgirl927 Před 2 lety +11

    Mick sounds like a creep. No reason to cut Lou out.

    • @andrerone8208
      @andrerone8208 Před rokem

      You mean Mick Jones is more like a jerk for being a greedy Pig a hugger and not sharing the royalties and sung right and credits 50/50

    • @michellegoad1052
      @michellegoad1052 Před rokem +1

      None whatsoever. Lou is loved still and I hear no one lauding Mick at all. It was all Lou, all the time!

  • @vickithomas179
    @vickithomas179 Před 4 měsíci

    So happy that you had that incredible surgery and survived and I’m doing well not just for you but for your family and the fans we miss you Lou you’re the best

  • @Tcat421
    @Tcat421 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Lou, proud of, i want to know what love is, as he should be, he did a fantastic job on the song and it was a hit because of him.

  • @pascaljeanne8002
    @pascaljeanne8002 Před 11 měsíci +1

    oula great singer and great songs ! one of the best !

  • @stormchaser2669
    @stormchaser2669 Před rokem +4

    Probably felt good for Lou to get some of that baggage off of his mind. He's probably been carrying that burden for years and makes me feel sorry for him and how things went through his career.

  • @Eddie-61864
    @Eddie-61864 Před rokem +3

    Juke Box Hero!

  • @billbuzak3631
    @billbuzak3631 Před rokem +2

    Great interview…been a fan of Lou’s since seeing BlackSheep at McVan’s in Buffalo many years ago. Stand-up guy…Mick not so much.

  • @mustangjane63
    @mustangjane63 Před rokem +8

    Mick was so full of crap!! Lou was the voice!! Without Lou foreigner would have been ZERO!!!!

    • @andrerone8208
      @andrerone8208 Před rokem +2

      You are right 100% correct

    • @taroman7100
      @taroman7100 Před rokem

      One can right gorgeous songs but it's the Voice given to it!

  • @dranderson6071
    @dranderson6071 Před rokem +7

    Sadly Mick Jones destroyed Foreigner. Loved that band.

  • @raythackston1960
    @raythackston1960 Před rokem +8

    I really liked "Inside Information" and "Heart Turns To Stone" off that album. But after Lou left the band it kinda died in a way. No hits and no chart sucess.

    • @TheMICMusicInspirationChannel
      @TheMICMusicInspirationChannel Před rokem +1

      Heart Turns to Stone and the two radio hits were pretty good, but I think the album as a whole was really a step down from the previous one. It seemed pretty bland to me.

  • @michellegoad1052
    @michellegoad1052 Před rokem +2

    Lou your voice was the MOST IMPORTANT! Mick lost in the end. Like the story of gore You mimicked it and Mick didn’t even catch it! I had no clue Mick was such a greedy bastard!

  • @philjones8609
    @philjones8609 Před 2 lety +8

    Never heard Lou comment on his current relationship w Mick. You asked him about Kelly before he could answer.

    • @brianwood4881
      @brianwood4881 Před 2 lety +3

      Yup he never did answer that. I think based on the way he is talking about Mick they are on the outs again.

  • @lesliemartin8669
    @lesliemartin8669 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Lil Les Martin.
    The song(I been waiting for a girl Like you)Is one of the best songs ever made.
    Long Live Lou Grammar..

  • @TheSports50
    @TheSports50 Před rokem +1

    Foreigner would have not been as successful if Lou was not discovered. He sang the songs so good and with so much energy.
    It’s a shame that Mik got greedy.

  • @lexpeters735
    @lexpeters735 Před 6 měsíci +2

    How often does it happen in a band when one member thinks "I am the band"! I have lost my respect for Mick Jones. However I would love to hear His side of the story.

  • @pietrosenerchia1786
    @pietrosenerchia1786 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Lou Gramm, one of the greats

  • @ROBERTWILLIAMS-jc4bj
    @ROBERTWILLIAMS-jc4bj Před rokem +6

    Lou = Forigner

  • @dilligafmofoker
    @dilligafmofoker Před 10 měsíci +1

    It’s a badge of honor that the R&R HoF doesn’t want to induct Foreigner.
    Foreigner without Lou Gramm is like Van Halen without Eddie.

  • @bluesnags7711
    @bluesnags7711 Před rokem +1

    We only hear you singing Lou, you are the song

  • @raythackston1960
    @raythackston1960 Před rokem +7

    Don't worry about the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame...it is for one...not that at all...and it is also a complete joke. No biggie not being in it. There is some really crappy bands in it and those bands are not R&R.

    • @juliesadler6481
      @juliesadler6481 Před rokem +3

      Couldn't agree more.

    • @taroman7100
      @taroman7100 Před rokem

      Look up what Gene Simmons said about a particular genre let in.

  • @thomasdoucettedoucette
    @thomasdoucettedoucette Před rokem +7

    When Lou said take the whole thing Mick, is the time you call a lawyer. I love Lou, but to be honest, Mick treated Lou just like they treated Ian, Ed, and Al as nothing more than the hired help. Man, my cousin who was my bf since I was six years old, screwed me out of a mere one hundred dollars when I was twenty. I never talked to him for eight years, and even after forty years, maybe three times since then. Lou, I am surprised you even said hello to the guy

    • @michellegoad1052
      @michellegoad1052 Před rokem +4

      It’s his Christian heart and the presence of God that allows Lou to treat Mick better than he deserves.

    • @dmw1280
      @dmw1280 Před rokem

      I find it interesting that Rick Wills and Dennis Elliot have non hard feelings toward Mick.

  • @jaykay1852
    @jaykay1852 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Lou is up there with other front men, lead vocals: Jim Morrison, Robert Plant, Roger Daltry, Mick Jagger (maybe not as hyper as Mick, but great vocals), David Lee Roth (but not as flashy.) Really! Lou, you’ve been great and deserve at least 50% or more of each hit’s revenue. Mick should be ashamed and should make it up to Lou. Mick Jones is a real S-head!

  • @jonwizard3989
    @jonwizard3989 Před rokem +3

    I´m in the music business and Lou being ripped-off like this is absolutely terrible! On all levels...I hope you can get at least some of your royalties that are owe you.

  • @sashasavisha146
    @sashasavisha146 Před rokem +2

    I’m sorry but the rock and roll hall of fame is such a piece of $#*+. Foreigner had some work that was really good that I never heard until I got a greatest hits cd many years later. But Lou’s first solo album was so good. Bought it when it came out andI love it to this day as well. Foreigners first two albums were crazy good. Then you got Head Games and 4. Amazing career.

    • @taroman7100
      @taroman7100 Před rokem

      You are so right! It has become cheapened like everything else. There are so -called artists and a current 'genre' of what is deemed music that has no place in the Hall. Since, it would be an honor NOT to be in the so called Hall of Fame.

  • @brandonmoore9438
    @brandonmoore9438 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Without Lou Gramm there is no Foreigner

  • @dynjarren7523
    @dynjarren7523 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Wow! Mick Taylor stole 100 percent of the writing credits for I want to know what love is. When it was cowritten with Lou Gramm. And it was their only number one hit. Taylor stole all the credit and the royalties. This ended their friendship and broke them up.

  • @tryithere
    @tryithere Před 2 lety +5

    Lou is a god.

  • @user-yv4kn2ws8r
    @user-yv4kn2ws8r Před 7 měsíci +1

    Same love midnight blue lou

  • @badmonkey2222
    @badmonkey2222 Před 10 měsíci +1

    If anybody questions what Lou meant to Foreigner and his contribution and how important he was just look at what they've done since he left which is basically nothing they've toured with a bunch of replacement players year after year playing their greatest Hits never again to ever even remotely come close to anything they did while Lou was in the band.

  • @ficknoti
    @ficknoti Před rokem +2

    If the rock and roll hall of fame is a political joke it has nothing to do with the music only the politics and the ideas Of the artists

    • @taroman7100
      @taroman7100 Před rokem

      Like everything else it has gone down the sewer.

  • @ptfmother
    @ptfmother Před rokem

    haha Dean Martin! Good for you!

  • @wendytaylor4674
    @wendytaylor4674 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Nobody would know Foreigner if Lou had not been the front man

  • @serenitynow66
    @serenitynow66 Před 5 měsíci

    the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth

  • @dmw1280
    @dmw1280 Před rokem +1

    If I was Lou I would have bolted after Agent.

  • @Count-kp3oy
    @Count-kp3oy Před rokem +2

    What a shame that happened to Lou Graham.