Foreigner will finally be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this year and to celebrate the induction the band shared a previously unreleased song called “Turning Back the Time”, which was recorded back in 1996 when the original singer Lou Gramm was still part of the band. The song is now part of the band’s latest greatest hits compilation and can be heard below.
In 1996 the band was formed by Lou Gramm, Mick Jones, Scott Gilman, Bruce Turgon, Mark Schulman and Jeff Jacobs. Nowadays the band is currently on their farewell tour but without any original members. The original guitarist, keyboardist and leader Mick Jones is not touring due to health issues. Their current line-up has Jeff Pilson (Bass), Kelly Hansen (Vocals), Michael Bluestein (Keyboards), Bruce Watson (Guitar), Chris Frazier (Drums) and Luis Maldonado (Guitar).
Formed in New York City back in 1976 by British and American artists, the group has sold an estimated amount of more than 80 million records worldwide.
Hear the previously unreleased Foreigner song “Turning Back The Time” with Lou Gramm
Turning Back the Time tracklist
- “Feels Like The First Time”
- “Cold As Ice”
- “Long, Long Way From Home”
- “Hot Blooded”
- “Double Vision”
- “Dirty White Boy”
- “Head Games”
- “Urgent”
- “Waiting For A Girl Like You”
- “Juke Box Hero”
- “Girl On The Moon”
- “I Want To Know What Love Is”
- “That Was Yesterday”
- “Say You Will”
- “Can’t Slow Down”
- “When It Comes To Love”
- “The Flame Still Burns”
- “Turning Back The Time”
What Mick Jones said about his Parkinson’s disease diagnosis
In the beginning of 2024 the Foreigner co-founder, main songwriter and guitarist Mick Jones talked on a post on the band’s social networks about his Parkinson’s disease diagnosis.
“Fans will have become very aware that for some time now, I have not been performing onstage with the band. Several years ago, I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. I want everyone to know that I am doing alright. However, I’ve always liked to be at my best when performing onstage, and sadly, at present, I find that a bit difficult.”
“I am still very much involved in the background with Foreigner and remain a presence. Parkinson’s is a daily struggle; several of my friends are also dealing with the disease. The important thing is to persevere with the loving support of my family, and remind myself of the wonderful career I’ve had in music.”
“I thank all the fans who have supported Foreigner throughout the years and continue to attend our concerts. Please know I appreciate your support, it always means so very much to me, especially so at this point in my life,” Mick Jones said.