MUSIC CONCERTS

Foreigner

Initially called Trigger they recorded their tape and shared the same with companies and Atlantic

records personnel John Kaldoner a journalist convinced the Atlantic records president to book them. He also changed the name to Foreigner considering how everywhere they go they will be Foreigners. Their debut album Foreigner released in 1977 was a hit immediately selling 5 million copies. They performed live and were very well received by audiences garnering a name for themselves. Their second album was called Double Vision released in 1978 and topped their previous records. Selling 7 million copies in the US. Their third album Head Games released in 1979 though successful was not as successful as the first two. Their next album 4 released in 1981 became their international breakthrough peaking at the top of the charts. The next album agent provocateur was released in 1984 it was a success and charted once again at the top which got them into touring and performing concerts more. Despite firing some members they remained successful and released Inside Information their next album in 1987 which again was a hit. Their next album Unusual heat was their worst-selling album to date, released in 1991 in 1992 Lou Gramm who had previously left the band returned permanently. Their subsequent albums Mr. Moonlight, and Extended Versions were a comeback but failed to garner much interest unlike Can’t Slow Down which was a critical and commercial success. They are still together and are still making music to this day.

The concert here is from Dortmund Germany 1981 when The Foreigner was performing live for an audience. They sang all of their popular songs here.