Kelly Hansen to Depart Foreigner After 20 Years

» Published: May 21 2025 at 12:49

Kelly Hansen to Depart Foreigner After 20 Years
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The singer of Foreigner, Kelly Hansen, is leaving the band later, according to Billboard.

After 20 magical years, this will be my last with Foreigner, he said on the TV program The Voice on NBC.

Mick Jones is now the only original member of the band, and he has not been seen on stage since 2023. Hansen also revealed who will step in as a replacement after the summer – Luis Maldonado.

It's time to pass on the microphone. He has the voice, energy, and soul that can carry them into the future. I couldn't be prouder to hand over to him, said Hansen.

Foreigner was formed in 1976 and got its biggest hit in 1985 with "I want to know what love is, from the album "Agent provocateur" which was released the year before.

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