Lou Gramm Drops Solo Album March 27
Lou Gramm, legendary vocalist of Foreigner, will release a new solo album on March 27. The return of such a classic rock icon promises to draw interest from fans of both his solo work and his Foreigner catalog. This reinforces the continued vitality of classic rock in the current musical landscape.
The new album, titled "Released," is a collection of ten unreleased songs that were originally recorded in the 1980s during the production of Gramm's previous solo albums. Gramm co-wrote the tracks with his former Black Sheep bandmate Bruce Turgon and describes the record as a "real nostalgia trip." This marks Gramm's first solo project in nearly 20 years; his last was the Christian rock-focused "The Lou Gramm Band" album in 2009. The new record features guest musicians, including Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell on the lead single "Young Love" and bassist Tony Franklin. The release follows Foreigner's 2024 induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, an event Gramm said helped him let go of long-standing animosity toward the band. He has recently joined Foreigner for several live appearances and has more guest dates scheduled for April 2026. At 75 years old, Gramm has announced that he plans to retire from touring after a final series of shows to support the new album. The singer has cited his health and a desire to step away on his own terms as reasons for the decision. In 1997, Gramm was diagnosed with a benign brain tumor and underwent a successful but lengthy surgery. More recently, in 2019, he was hospitalized for a severe respiratory infection, which forced him to cancel scheduled reunion appearances with Foreigner.
