On a vibrant Saturday night in Clearwater, Florida, Lou Gramm made a special appearance with the current lineup of Foreigner, delighting fans by performing two of the band’s most iconic hits as the grand finale of the concert. This surprise collaboration brought a wave of nostalgia as Gramm delivered powerful renditions of “I Want to Know What Love Is” and “Hot Blooded.” Fans can relive the excitement by checking out the fan-filmed footage of these memorable performances, along with the complete set list from the night, provided below.
Lou Gramm Considers Retirement from Touring in 2025
In recent years, Lou Gramm has openly discussed his thoughts on retirement, indicating that 2025 may mark the end of his touring career. During an insightful conversation with Sirius XM’s Eddie Trunk last November, he shared his plans to step away from the road. “I think I’m going to go [tour] until May or June of next year and then I’m going to go off the road,” he stated. “And that’s gonna be it for me,” signaling a significant transition in his musical journey.
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Gramm expressed his concerns regarding performing with the current lineup of Foreigner, referring to them as “another band that calls themselves Foreigner.” In the same interview, he revealed discussions with Foreigner’s management about a potential joint tour, but complications arose over the selection of songs he would be allowed to perform. “There are particular songs that are my trademark songs, and if I can’t sing them, I don’t want to be out on the road,” he explained, highlighting his frustration at not being able to perform his beloved hits. This situation has led him to reconsider his involvement, as he stated, “I’ve been thinking about it for about a month; that’s when I found out that I couldn’t sing my own favorite songs on the tour. So I think I’m just going to tell them I’m not interested.”
Watch Lou Gramm Perform ‘I Want to Know What Love Is’ With Foreigner
Watch Lou Gramm Perform ‘Hot Blooded’ With Foreigner
Foreigner Concert Setlist from March 15, 2025, at The BayCare Sound, Clearwater, Florida
1. “Double Vision”
2. “Head Games”
3. “Cold as Ice”
4. “Waiting for a Girl Like You”
5. “Dirty White Boy”
6. “Feels Like the First Time”
7. “Urgent”
8. “Juke Box Hero”
Encore:
9. “Long, Long Way From Home”
10. “I Want To Know What Love Is” (with Lou Gramm)
11. “Hot Blooded” (with Lou Gramm)
A Comprehensive Ranking of Foreigner Albums
It’s nearly impossible to envision rock radio without the impressive array of hit singles that Foreigner produced during the ’70s and ’80s. Their music has significantly shaped the landscape of rock, and their albums continue to resonate with fans old and new.
Gallery Credit: Jeff Giles