Foreigner is a British-American rock band formed in New York City in 1976. Comprising both British and American musicians, Foreigner quickly rose to fame with a blend of hard rock and melodic hooks, becoming one of the world’s best-selling bands with over 80 million records sold globally. Their original lineup included Lou Gramm, Mick Jones, Dennis Elliott, Al Greenwood, Ian McDonald, and Ed Gagliardi. The band name reflects its mix of British and American members. Foreigner’s self-titled debut in 1977 launched a string of multi-platinum albums and produced classic hits like Feels Like the First Time and Cold as Ice. Their follow-up albums Double Vision, Head Games, and 4 delivered more chart-toppers such as Hot Blooded, Dirty White Boy, Urgent, and Juke Box Hero. In 1984, Foreigner achieved international success with the ballad I Want to Know What Love Is, which hit number one worldwide. Despite frequent lineup changes through the decades, Foreigner remains influential in rock, known for hits including Double Vision, Blue Morning Blue Day, Waiting for a Girl Like You, Say You Will, and I Don’t Want to Live Without You. In 2024, Foreigner was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.