Foreigner
Foreigner is a British-American rock band, originally formed in New York City in 1976 by veteran British guitarist and songwriter Mick Jones, and fellow Briton and ex-King Crimson member Ian McDonald, along with American vocalist Lou Gramm. Jones came up with the band's name as he, McDonald and Dennis Elliott were British, while Gramm, Al Greenwood and Ed Gagliardi were American.
| Origin | New York City, New York, U.S._|_London, England, UK_|_New York City, New York, United States
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| Genre | Hard rock · pop rock · soft rock · arena rock
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| Years active | 1976 (1976)–present
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| Label | Rhythm Safari · Atlantic
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| Members |
members
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| Past members |
past members
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| Touring members |
touring members
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FEATURED DISCOGRAPHY
| Studio albums |
studio albums
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| Live albums |
live albums
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| Compilation albums |
compilation albums
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| Video albums |
video albums
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| Singles |
singles
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ADDITIONAL DETAILS
| Mood |
mood
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| Style |
style
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![Foreigner - Song Hits Magazine Cover [United States] (January 1978)](http://img3.bdbphotos.com/images/130x130/c/0/c0devuaufl42lcae.jpg?skj2io4l)
![Thom Gimbel - Fireworks Magazine Cover [United Kingdom] (April 2014)](http://img3.bdbphotos.com/images/130x130/1/c/1cwmncilumacmmi.jpg?skj2io4l)
![Thom Gimbel - Fireworks Magazine Cover [United Kingdom] (March 2014)](http://img3.bdbphotos.com/images/130x130/0/9/09twwjdm13rdw3d.jpg?skj2io4l)
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