Lou Gramm

Rock singer-songwriter with Foreigner

Lou Gramm - Rock singer-songwriter with Foreigner
Born

May 2nd, 1950
74 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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A prominent rock singer-songwriter, contributions to music include a successful career as the lead vocalist of the band Foreigner. The eponymous album 'Foreigner' released in 1977 marked the start of a commercially successful journey. Major hits such as 'I Want to Know What Love Is' and 'Cold as Ice' became staples of rock radio. Additionally, pursued a solo career with notable tracks like 'Midnight Blue' and 'Just Between You and Me'. Gramm's vocal style and songwriting have influenced many artists in the rock genre.

Led Foreigner to multiple platinum albums

Sang hit songs like 'I Want to Know What Love Is'

Released successful solo albums including 'Ready or Not'

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