Lou Gramm reacts to Rock Hall induction announcement
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Rochester native and iconic singer Lou Gramm of Foreigner will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
The announcement was made during Sunday's episode of "American Idol." Other inductees include Lenny Kravitz, Sinéad O'Connor and Mariah Carey.
Gramm joined Good Day Rochester via Zoom to talk about joining the rock 'n' roll pantheon.
"It's quite an honor and it's been a long time coming," Gramm said. "I felt so good last night."
Gramm said he received congratulatory phone calls from his family and friends, but none from his one-time bandmates in Foreigner.
He says he expects Foreigner will perform two songs at the induction ceremony.
"I know my mouth is going to be sore from smiling today," Gramm said.
The 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony is scheduled for October 19 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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@truthisinfinite 2 ай бұрын
There would be no Foreigner without Lou Gramm👍
@user-hd9nc7zp1v 2 ай бұрын
And Mick Jones.
@truthisinfinite 2 ай бұрын
@@user-hd9nc7zp1v Mick Jones was lucky to have met Lou Gramm because Lou can make any song better than it is bar none.
@waltersimmons946 2 ай бұрын
The original Foreigner deserves it. They did the work. Nuff said.
@bastidface 2 ай бұрын
Lou Gramm has one of the best vocals in rock. His voice is legend.
@JimmyD718 2 ай бұрын
Lou is one of the best rock singers of all time! Congrats to him, Mick and the band :)
@crystalfreeman9295 2 ай бұрын
It's about damn time. They should of been in there yrs ago. With a beautiful voice like Lou Gramm his voice was amazing.🔥💋❤️🥰🎶🎵🎤⭐⭐✨💎
@rosegerhart1069 2 ай бұрын
Absolutely agree.
@barbaraeddings3283 2 ай бұрын
I'm so happy for Foreigner. Lou has had many health challenges. They all deserve this. ROCK ON!!!
@clavey005 2 ай бұрын
Congratulations! I voted everyday for Foreigner. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@user-hd9nc7zp1v 2 ай бұрын
Same. Mainly due to this: Paul McCartney: Foreigner, not in the hall of fame? What the fuck?
@sonic-qh7ed 2 ай бұрын
original foreigner deserves to be in long long overdue congrats. about time one of my favorite bands of all time
@beckykimbley6562 2 ай бұрын
Congratulations Lou and the rest of Foreigner(original)!! Many songs and many years!! So well deserved !! Happy for you!! 🎤🎼🎉👍❣️
@lady_in_blue83 2 ай бұрын
My moral mentor and more than my favorite Rock vocalist... Well-deserved recognition, dear Louis! Taking into consideration, your contribution to the music of the band is remarkable. Your lyric tenor voice is unmatched in Rock music. Be healthy! Thank you for discovering my inner world to create myself! Congratulations! 🎉
@user-zx6lf5so4w 2 ай бұрын
Well said.👍🏻
@tnrodgers 2 ай бұрын
Long overdue. Should have happened decades ago. Congratulations Lou and Foreigner!
@Lionize728 2 ай бұрын
Awww. I'm so happy for Lou. Look at him. He is genuinely beaming. Good for him! So glad he and the rest of the guys FINALLY got in.
@user-zx6lf5so4w 2 ай бұрын
Congratulations Foreigner, thank you for all of your wonderful music.
@scottsiverman1324 2 ай бұрын
IT'S ABOUT TIME!
@user-iw9gf9wq7b 2 ай бұрын
Yay!!!!! Congratulations to our WNY Treasure, Lou Gramm and The rest of Foreigner!!!! This is so exciting!! 💙🎤🎶🙏
@Goldmember66 2 ай бұрын
One of the great rock voices of all time.
@sylviebreuil530 2 ай бұрын
It's a very gift for LOU as his birthday approaches. What a Great journey LOU, well done, vere fair reward these Votes kept us all in Suspense and we all happy with the outcome
@mililaniman 2 ай бұрын
I love the music of Foreigner.
@jackmike2920 2 ай бұрын
Awesome news!! Congratulations to Lou Gramm and Foreigner on being Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees!!❤️🎤🎸🥁🎹🎼🎵🎶
@l.m.3015 2 ай бұрын
😁🎉Yay,,! Congratulations!🎉 Lou Gramm Juke Box Hero ! 🎉💃🎶
@vickithomas179 2 ай бұрын
Way to go Lou you just made rock history and with Foreigner it’s amazing. Congratulations you all well-deserved.❤❤❤❤❤
@brianfoster4664 Ай бұрын
This guy is one of the all-time greatest rock voices, and I will be very happy to see the real Foreigner play one more time.
@DallasPix 2 ай бұрын
Congrats to Foreigner!! Lou Gramm, Mick Jones, and the WHOLE band.. Lou is one of the premier rock vocalist in the 70s, 80s & beyond!!! Should have happened a long while back! I voted several times for Foreigner, Frampton, Ozzy! Rock & Roll Never Forgets!! Randy A Carlisle // DJ // KSGV // Real Oldies Show
@dannymcelroy4046 2 ай бұрын
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!LOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 😃😃🎸🎸🎊🎊🎆🎆
@thedude350 2 ай бұрын
Man hes a Legend!
@donnah5378 2 ай бұрын
Congratulations 🍾🎊🎉
@drumsNstuff79 2 ай бұрын
So proud of Lou and the band! I've been listing to some Foreigner and Lou solo songs and am always amazed at his range, expressiveness, and nuance he gives each performance. His voice has such character and beautiful tone. Gramm is one of the greatest rock vocalists ever. Lou jokes in in his autobiography that he there was a Foreigner ballad he sang on in the 90's that Mick was keen on it but he personally didn't like as much. So he he admits he sang it "kind of dull and boring." Yet it ended up not sounding dull and boring at all and as Lou wrote "The damn thing became a hit!" "I Don't Want To Live Without You" was the song. So you're telling us Lou you went for a bunt and smashed a grand slam? Haha.. What a legend!
@user-pz6ge7hf4x 2 ай бұрын
It's about frigging time..Congrats Lou and Foreigner..
@pegazuseloy1575 2 күн бұрын
Lou Gramm, One Of The Greatest Voices Ever...Sir You Are Foreigner..And There's No Foreigner Without You..💖💖💖💝
@ronconrad2867 Ай бұрын
Lou deserves this more than anyone!
@williamreitinger8978 2 ай бұрын
Lou is the heart of Foreigner congrats
@jeffdoyle4703 2 ай бұрын
Congratulations Lou. I wonder how much longer we have to wait to see Johnny Winter and Rory Gallagher inducted.
@ricklipford8762 2 ай бұрын
Congratulations to Lou Graham and the original Foreigner members it's about time they got into the rock and roll Hall of Fame long overdue Foreigner is one of the greatest rock and roll bands of all time talking about the original members also Lou Graham is one of the best singers of all times congratulations again
@dawnteed4469 2 ай бұрын
Congratulations Lou!! Rochester Love you!! 😍❤️🎸❤️🔥🎶🎵🤟🏻
@kyliepollert8341 2 ай бұрын
Finally; with an endless catalogue of hits, it's about time Foreigner was inducted!! Congratulations!!!
@danrez42 2 ай бұрын
One of the most well-deserved best to get inducted. Thank God got to see Lou a few months ago in Florida. God bless them all Mc rest of the band. Congratulations.
@danilomacalino9889 Ай бұрын
I think they deserve to be the rock and roll hall of Fame..
@bill38804 2 ай бұрын
Congratulations 😂😂 been a long time coming but y'all made it.
@michaelc2266 2 ай бұрын
Lou congratulations on your induction I met you many years ago at Northern Michigan university in Marquette Michigan, you were sitting alone in the bleachers before the concert and I was setting up, it was an honor to meet you.
@kimgallentine2669 Ай бұрын
Well deserved and way beyond due. My first concert!
@benmen8699 2 ай бұрын
BOUT F******KING TIME !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@mrz6480 2 ай бұрын
Congrats to Lou and Foreigner One of my favorite Bands But The Rock n Roll Hall of Fame should no longer be called The Rock n Roll Hall of Fame. It should be called The Music Hall of Fame....
@mel124177 Ай бұрын
One of classic rock's most iconic voices & frontmen. Class and talent rolled in one. HoF or no HoF, everybody knows he's a demigod of modern music.
@decencywarrior9598 2 ай бұрын
Congrats !
@timothyhilton3408 2 ай бұрын
Lou.....so happy for you and the band. Ive been talking shi* online to the Rock and roll hall of fame for years over this travesty of failing to induct your band. I was shocked that Frampton had also been left out. Maybe you can give a shout out for Boston and Kansas still being left out. That's effed up too. Thankful to have a signed copy of your great autobiography. Congratulations Lou!!!! So well deserved....and so long overdue!!!!
@longliverocknroll70 2 ай бұрын
Lou and Steve Perry are the Voices of Rock
@justdea5757 2 ай бұрын
I WANNA KNOW WHAT LOVES IS!!!! CONGRATS LOU!!!
@m.y.o.b.724 2 ай бұрын
Congrats, well deserved! Foreigner was part of my teenage years. Still ❤️their music.
@gbipit1 2 ай бұрын
Well deserved
@andyhamilton8940 2 ай бұрын
Awesome! I met Lou at the Mecum auction in Orlando, he was so cool! And anchor guy turn down the gay meter about 3 levels.
@Maccaluvr Ай бұрын
Congratulations it’s been a long time coming ❤🎉
@kenw.1112 4 күн бұрын
YES! THEY DESERVE IT AND PAST DUE. SUCH A GREAT BAND AND AND SO MANY EXCELLENT SONGS .😊😊😊😊
@rclamb04 2 ай бұрын
It’s about time!
@plpgto 2 ай бұрын
Long time coming and so deserved❤ You've Rocked us for many years, so Happy for you and the Guys, Bless you Lou🎶🎶🎶✌🤘
@dranderson6071 2 ай бұрын
Yessssssssss. The legend Lou
@johnmaguire3608 2 ай бұрын
About time they got in. They were huge. Lots of big hits and great songs.
@user-zx6lf5so4w 2 ай бұрын
Thank you Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for the induction of Foreigner.
@nemo40001 2 ай бұрын
Lou the best
@same5952 8 күн бұрын
About time!
@JuicyTaz201 Ай бұрын
Im in the Airport looking at him right now as I watch this 👀
@LuciensMusic 22 күн бұрын
Well deserved! 😊
@stevegross9477 2 ай бұрын
Lou you have to sing Midnight Blue
@SKRooU2 2 ай бұрын
Not going to happen. It will be Hot blooded and I want to know what love is
@johnwebb167 2 ай бұрын
Mr.Gramm, Congratulations are in order for your outstanding body of work!!! You are so deserving of any accolades you receive. I'm a fan of yours for life!!!!
@danilomacalino9889 Ай бұрын
Congrats lou gramm and Mick jones
@jeffprokes8990 2 ай бұрын
Congratulations to you and to all current / former members of Foreigner on your Induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame !! Well deserved ! 🎸 🤟🤟✌️💜
@Joe-mz6dc 2 ай бұрын
Great.
@obtainiumgaming4472 2 ай бұрын
Congratulations to the old band. Not the tribute band. Let’s make that clear.
@Pedroism 2 ай бұрын
Deal with it
@ricklipford8762 2 ай бұрын
I agree with you 100%
@mardiluz 2 ай бұрын
Yea, but they held up the torch of fire. I think without them playing in recent years the RNRHF would had forgot them.
@hayleyv4321 2 ай бұрын
AMEN TO THAT!!!!👍😍🥰
@donnybailey8810 2 ай бұрын
LOU GRAMM IS THE VOICE OF FOREIGNER IS AND ALL WAYS WILL BE 😎 ⚡️ 👍 ⚡️🇺🇸
@kingofallwhites 2 ай бұрын
Wait till the current guys find out they’re not inducted! Hahahahaha!😂
@judyzillen2084 2 ай бұрын
Lou Gramm RRHOF! ❤
@maggiethompson4944 28 күн бұрын
❤️ Lou Gramm
@Tom-ld9hp 2 ай бұрын
This guy is down to earth. He might work part time at wegmans on holt rd later in the year.
@Tom-ld9hp 2 ай бұрын
In Webster NY
@user-yq5od9uj3f 25 күн бұрын
Congrats Lou. Now all that remains for upstate NY is the induction of Cortland's Ronnie James Dio. 2 of the greatest rock vocalists of all time, both from upstate NY.
@neilouellette3004 2 ай бұрын
Saw Foreigner on the Agent Provocateur Tour 1985 Providence Civic Center. I believe Joe Walsh opened for them. Congrats Lou!
@LunaticFringe-yk2dx Ай бұрын
This only happened because Foreigner fans put immense pressure on the RRHOF to give the band their due. People power🎸
@BolsaChicaRadio Ай бұрын
I do hope that is "does" work out on stage; we have all heard about some of the "Quietness" between Gramm & Jones over the past couple or so years, since their short reunion vignette; Gramm stating that he had never heard from Jones since those few reunion shows. I hope the two gentlemen can come to good terms, ONE LAST TIME, for the Hall Of Fame performance. Having Jones, Gramm, Wills, Elliott & Greenwood on stage again (the ORIGINAL formation of Foreigner) would be an honor. It's a great loss that both McDonald & Gigliardi, who have already passed, cannot share in this induction. BolsaChicaRadio
@daviddunn773 2 ай бұрын
Good Deal its about time ..........
@imagine9265 2 ай бұрын
Def Leppard is in the Hall and Foreigner Has A Better Catalog WAY OVER DUE !!
@andyhamilton8940 2 ай бұрын
There’s a TV station in San Franfrisco that needs their anchor to head back home.
@richalderson6069 Ай бұрын
Will it be all the original members inducted?
@rosegerhart1069 2 ай бұрын
It's about time...Madonna and Dolly are there..explain. it's the rock and roll hall of fame
@lizard944 Ай бұрын
Just criminal that it took this long.
@charlesanzalone5846 2 ай бұрын
So many rappers got in before them
@dranderson6071 2 ай бұрын
Lou, Mick, Dennis,Al and Ed/Ian( in memory). Also Rick. Possibly Turgon, maybe not him
@crissrails7539 2 ай бұрын
Im sure Mick Jones will mess this one up too
@antrygis1 2 ай бұрын
Lou had a tumor in his brain about the size of a baseball almost 30 years ago. So glad he is still around. Another should have been inducted years ago band. The Moody blues were not inducted until 2018 for God's sake. Glad they're still alive, or most of Foreigner? Glad that place recognized them. Chu
@WilliamNeish 2 ай бұрын
I can’t believe the Go-Go’s made it before Foreigner; damn shame.
@willyhwang1059 Ай бұрын
Jukebox Hero I want to know what love is
@tomcarl8021 2 ай бұрын
Everyone on Atlantic eventually gets in.
@bsquared4604 2 ай бұрын
Happy for him! I don't think that they realize that he is no longer with the band.
@stormyweather2807 2 ай бұрын
Lou is, was and always will be Foreigner.
@dranderson6071 2 ай бұрын
Irrelevant
@Hespeakstruth 2 ай бұрын
Foriegner is just getting there now? Steve Miller was right it's a joke!
@Tom-ld9hp 2 ай бұрын
It's not foreigner without Lou. I feel the same way with journey without steve Perry. Just my opinion.
@thomasbabcock5174 2 ай бұрын
I'm so happy for Lou..😊 not for foreigner though.. Mick did him wrong!! 😢 Of course no band members congratulated him,especially Mick.
@tommeredith7462 2 ай бұрын
Maybe Mick Jones should take this opportunity during his acceptance speech to apologize to Lou for ripping off on song credits and for treating him like crap during his time in the band. If no apology Lou should invite Mick Jones on a Deep Sea Fishing Trip.
@brando7266 2 ай бұрын
I'm not a foreigner guy, but who was the biggest star in the band? Jones or Gramm?
@josephsharp5678 2 ай бұрын
@@brando7266Gramm for sure. He was Foreigner.
@brando7266 2 ай бұрын
@@josephsharp5678 thanks,
@dranderson6071 2 ай бұрын
@@brando7266Lol Gramm obviously
@grandadneal8114 2 ай бұрын
Don't go Lou....Micks treated you bad mate
@simonajugarih3620 Ай бұрын
And let Mick's tribute band play instead? No way!!! Lou has to be there, he has to sing, they are his songs!!
@grandadneal8114 Ай бұрын
@@simonajugarih3620 ok good point but he should rip him a new one in his speech
@willswalkingwest7267 2 ай бұрын
I'd have more respect for him if he'd tell them to piss off.
@michaelc2266 2 ай бұрын
Only the original members of Foreigner should be inducted not wanna be Kelly hanson
@LaptopLarry330 2 ай бұрын
Wow! Lou Gramm definitely did not age very well.
@hayleyv4321 2 ай бұрын
Well lets see there’s Peter Frampton! He’s completely unrecognizable! Lou has all his hair and it aint grey! And beat a brain tumor! Hope l look that good at his age!!
@Tom-ld9hp 2 ай бұрын
@@hayleyv4321 I agree. He has more hair at 73 then most guys at 40.
@Tom-ld9hp 2 ай бұрын
When you hit 70 you're not going to look nothing like you did when you were in your thirties. Check out other videos.
@user-hx7mi7ml8u 2 ай бұрын
He had a brain tumor years ago that really affected his weight and voice….I’m sure he struggled a lot because of it physically and mentally.
@jameskinchen2148 2 ай бұрын
Boston and Styx? Not in yet? Give me a break.
@brando7266 2 ай бұрын
Styx?
@RoadVoices 2 ай бұрын
Sinead O'Conner?? Mariah Carey?? 😆😆😆😆
@phantomstratocaster 28 күн бұрын
DEI put them on hold ,disgraceful