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Anyone checked the foreigner web site (foreigneronline.com ) lately? Can't get on line there. 3 weeks now. Anyone know whats up?-ERIC

Abitaman wrote:Anyone checked the foreigner web site (foreigneronline.com ) lately? Can't get on line there. 3 weeks now. Anyone know whats up?-ERIC

Yea Foreigner is finished /.

Froy - LOL you're so positive. Just kidding. There's only one music group that I can think of that are still together for more than 20 years - U2 and they're still making new music.

Eric, I got in just fine. I noticed that they'll be playing by my area next month. I'm pretty curious to see what they sound like. I haven't seen them, well part of the band, since the 80's at a World Series of Rock concert.

When I saw the 'Foreigner' line-up, it made the Styx 6.0 line-up seem downright classic. Kelly Hanson as lead vocalist? But, I listened to the mp3's of him singing, and although no Lou Gramm, he's in the ballpark vocally. Still quite a stretch to even consider this as "Foreigner". Truthfully, I would have preferred they brought Johnny Edwards back instead if Mick was insisting on keeping the franchise alive.

Scott

swwskj wrote:When I saw the 'Foreigner' line-up, it made the Styx 6.0 line-up seem downright classic. Kelly Hanson as lead vocalist? But, I listened to the mp3's of him singing, and although no Lou Gramm, he's in the ballpark vocally. Still quite a stretch to even consider this as "Foreigner". Truthfully, I would have preferred they brought Johnny Edwards back instead if Mick was insisting on keeping the franchise alive.

Scott

The sad thing is there are Foreigner fans who will eat this stuff up.

As long as it says Foreigner on the marquee and they play the classic songs that's all they care about.

Sounds familiar, huh?

Groups change. Don't know anything about Foreigner's new vocalist. But I was a big fan of Johnny Edwards. He did a great job replacing Lou the first time. Have two incredible boots from their tour.-ERIC

Foreigner info on the front page of melodic rock

I kind of see BOTH sides here.. On one hand I say, "Foreigner is done" and the other side of me says, yeah "but look what Journey did." What Foreigner is trying to do, Journey has had a hard time of doing..and I think Journey had a greater catalog to play from and more talent too. However, I applaud Mick for trying, and we should give the new singer some praise too.

Before all you Styx fans laugh at Foreigner, remember two things. 1) Styx had to overcome DDY's departure, and 2) When Journey got their new singer, and struggled, it was Styx who opened for Journey 2 years ago..so it can be done!

Rock'ndeano wrote:I kind of see BOTH sides here.. On one hand I say, "Foreigner is done" and the other side of me says, yeah "but look what Journey did."

What has Journey done? Nothing whatsoever. They've released an album and a half of below average el-crapo.

Rock'ndeano wrote: What Foreigner is trying to do, Journey has had a hard time of doing..and I think Journey had a greater catalog to play from and more talent too. However, I applaud Mick for trying, and we should give the new singer some praise too.

No we shouldn't. The guy is being handed a gig... let him write a hit song before you heap praise on him... a la Augeri.

Rock'ndeano wrote:Before all you Styx fans laugh at Foreigner, remember two things. 1) Styx had to overcome DDY's departure, and 2) When Journey got their new singer, and struggled, it was Styx who opened for Journey 2 years ago..so it can be done!

Yes, that was the "Lame and Lamer Cash Grab Tour For Mentally Challenged Concert Goers".

O really? And what do you suggest? Just hit the studio and pop out hits? I got news for you IML....Genre's have changed. Unless you are a rapper, or a hot blonde, you don't have hit songs.

As for the Journey/Styx?REO tour.. yeah, that was crap..#3 tour seller of the year.

We'll see if Journey's new CD can sell. If this doesn't sell, there is no hope for 80's rock bands.

Rock'ndeano wrote:O really? And what do you suggest? Just hit the studio and pop out hits? I got news for you IML....Genre's have changed. Unless you are a rapper, or a hot blonde, you don't have hit songs.

As for the Journey/Styx?REO tour.. yeah, that was crap..#3 tour seller of the year.

We'll see if Journey's new CD can sell. If this doesn't sell, there is no hope for 80's rock bands.

How is it going to sell when they're giving it away?

I'm sure you'll count that as sales. Laughable.

The Kiss fan has spoken.

They're not giving it away. Every fan that goes to their show is paying for it in addition to their ticket price. It's a perfect way to make a $35 seat cost $50. And if you don't want it, too bad.

Not what I really would call record sales. But they do.

This CD will become the best selling non-label cd of all time. If they do 5 shows a week with an average of 5,000 people they can say they sold 25,000 units. After enough shows, it will go platinum with not one albuym actually being paid for voluntarily.

styxfanNH wrote:They're not giving it away. Every fan that goes to their show is paying for it in addition to their ticket price. It's a perfect way to make a $35 seat cost $50. And if you don't want it, too bad.

Not what I really would call record sales. But they do.

This CD will become the best selling non-label cd of all time. If they do 5 shows a week with an average of 5,000 people they can say they sold 25,000 units. After enough shows, it will go platinum with not one albuym actually being paid for voluntarily.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Nothing like holding a gun to your fan's heads to FORCE them to take the new CD even though they really only wanna hear "Open Arms" for the gazillionth time.

COMPLETE JOKE.

styxfanNH wrote:They're not giving it away. Every fan that goes to their show is paying for it in addition to their ticket price. It's a perfect way to make a $35 seat cost $50. And if you don't want it, too bad.

Not what I really would call record sales. But they do.

This CD will become the best selling non-label cd of all time. If they do 5 shows a week with an average of 5,000 people they can say they sold 25,000 units. After enough shows, it will go platinum with not one albuym actually being paid for voluntarily.

Average 5,000 people? You are about 7,000 short. Verizon holds 17,000 and is going to be sold out.

Journey are not the only band to do this with their cd's. Prince did it a while back and got a number one album out of it.

It's a good marketing idea, and gives the concert goes something to take home after the show. I for one think this is a brilliant idea.

Time for ItsMyLife to take a chill pill....here's a tip - enjoy life - it ain't that long a ride...

mamos wrote:Journey are not the only band to do this with their cd's. Prince did it a while back and got a number one album out of it.

It's a good marketing idea, and gives the concert goes something to take home after the show. I for one think this is a brilliant idea.

Nope and I see that the remnants of yes that are touring this summer are offering free cd's to early sales.

ItsMyLife wrote:What has Journey done? Nothing whatsoever. They've released an album and a half of below average el-crapo.

I'll eagerly take regular yearly tours and an album and a half of "below average el-crapo" from current Journey over ZERO tours and one reunion album of below average el-crapo dispersed over a decade from the aloof Perry.

Besides "Arrival" wasn't crap, it was a solid Journey album (not great, but good). Easily better than the two Journey releases that preceeded it.
And if the sound clips are any indication, "Generations" seems poised to become the very first modern classic Journey album since "Frontiers".

Keep raising the ire of both STYX AND Journey fans, IML, and soon u will have an inter-forum war on ur hands the likes of which the internet has never seen.

The_Noble_Cause wrote:Keep raising the ire of both STYX AND Journey fans, IML, and soon u will have an inter-forum war on ur hands the likes of which the internet has never seen.

Hahaha... ok Darth Vader.

ItsMyLife wrote:

The_Noble_Cause wrote:Keep raising the ire of both STYX AND Journey fans, IML, and soon u will have an inter-forum war on ur hands the likes of which the internet has never seen.

Hahaha... ok Darth Vader.

Well I would rather be Darth vadar than a pissy ewok

Rest in peace, IML.

Found this info on Foreigner for anyone interested (almost makes the changes in Styx seem minor ):

THE PLAYERS:

MICK JONES: Chief songwriter, guitarist and keyboardist….founding member of Foreigner, one of the best selling rock groups of all time, with sales of over 70 million…. penned all of Foreigner’s many hits including “Feels Like The First Time,” “Cold As Ice”, “Hot Blooded”, “Double Vision,” “Jukebox Hero”, “Waiting For A Girl Like You,” “I Want To Know What Love Is”, and “Urgent”…The band have racked up numerous gold and platinum albums including Foreigner, Double Vision, Head Games, Foreigner 4 and Agent Provocateur….Foreigner is celebrated as the second best selling International act in Atlantic Records history, standing closely behind Led Zeppelin…Award-winning songwriter who was honored with the prestigious British Ivor Novello Award for his songwriting contribution to the Golden Globe nominated film, Still Crazy…Jones’ six-string musical skills have graced records by the likes of George Harrison and Peter Frampton



JASON BONHAM
The son of drumming legend, the late John Bonham of Led Zeppelin, Jason occupied the drum seat for Led Zeppelin’s reunion performance at Atlantic Records 40th Anniversary show at New York’s Madison Square Garden…his distinctive powerhouse drumming style has fueled records by the likes of Virginia Wolf, and his own band, Bonham…Appeared in the feature film, Rock Star



JEFF JACOBS
Current Foreigner keyboardist since 1994…Previous credits include touring with Billy Joel as keyboardist



TOM GIMBEL
Current Foreigner rhythm guitarist, sax player on “Urgent” and background vocalist…A seasoned music veteran whose past credits include being Aerosmith’s on-tour keyboardist



JEFF PILSON
Former bassist with multi-platinum hard rock superstars, Dokken who scored several chart hits including “Breaking The Chains”, “In My Dreams” and “Into The Fire”…Thanks to well-crafted crafted albums merging pop and metal and a made for MTV image, Dokken were transformed into one of the Eighties most commercially successful heavy metal acts, a perennial headliner on stages around the world…

Pilson’s inventive bass stylings and impeccable background vocals are the foundation of his musical abilities…Appeared in the feature film, Rock Star



CHARLES WEST
Current Foreigner lead singer…West is best known for fronting Jason Bonham’s hard rock troupe, Bonham…West’s versatility in blues and rock makes him a prime new candidate for lead vocalist in Foreigner

Maybe they should call the band " Boneigner" This band seems to have more members of Bonham than Foreigner

ek88 wrote:CHARLES WEST
Current Foreigner lead singer…West is best known for fronting Jason Bonham’s hard rock troupe, Bonham…West’s versatility in blues and rock makes him a prime new candidate for lead vocalist in Foreigner

Uhm, isnt Kelly Hansen Foreigner's lead singer?

*confused*

Roadie

Yes Kelly is, the above is old news, were trhey did a few shows with West, to try him out, but Kelly got the jon-ERIC

Abitaman wrote:Yes Kelly is, the above is old news, were trhey did a few shows with West, to try him out, but Kelly got the jon-ERIC

Ah thanks! Did not know that.

Yes Kelly is, the above is old news

Leave it to the Nebraska State Fair to use an outdated press release

I noticed their write-up for Styx was a bit dated as well (mainly pushing Cyclorama with no mention of Big Bang).