Al Greenwood

Keyboard player for Foreigner

Al Greenwood - Keyboard player for Foreigner
Born

October 20th, 1951
73 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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Keyboard player contributed significantly to the rock band Foreigner during the late 1970s and 1980s. Greenwood's work involved playing on various hit albums and singles that defined the era of rock music. His musicianship helped shape the sound of the group as they rose to popularity with notable chart-topping hits. He was part of the band's lineup during their famous albums that included 'Double Vision' and '4'. After leaving the group, Greenwood continued to perform and collaborate with various artists in the music industry.

Played keyboards for Foreigner

Contributed to the album 'Double Vision'

Performed on the album '4'

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