![]() And, really, for me, it's a matter of being able to perform these songs at the level they deserve and that the fans deserve, and I cannot allow myself to do less than that, just as a human being. I've been asked many times by many different people to continue doing this. Asked if this is indeed FOREIGNER's last-ever trek, Hansen said: "Our plan is to do this into 2024. Hansen previously discussed FOREIGNER's farewell tour last month in an interview with Rob Rush Radio. And I don't wanna start having to do less of them right." It's getting harder and harder to do this really difficult, challenging but wonderful catalog of songs every year, and I just wanna do them right. And I guess everyone has their own view of their vanity, whether it's visually or instrumentally or vocally, and I think that we're really at a peak right now. ![]() I've seen far too many people who are - for probably many different reasons - still out there when maybe they shouldn't be. I wanna do these songs justice and deliver them strong and vibrant and then quit while we're ahead like that. Live Nation-produced tour, FOREIGNER will be joined by LOVERBOY.Įarlier this month, Hansen told the 96.1 KLPX radio station about what led to FOREIGNER's decision to stage what is being billed as the band's last-ever run of shows: "One of my things that was important to me is that I not be out there doing these songs that I shouldn't really be doing anymore 'cause I can't do them anymore. But because we're in a position where we don't have to worry about that, we're gonna go out on a high note and make sure that this legacy is preserved with all the respect and integrity that it deserves."įOREIGNER's farewell tour is set to launch on July 6 at Atlanta's Ameris Bank Amphitheatre. ![]() I'm sure there's a lot of bands that they simply need the money, so I can't begrudge them for doing that. Everybody's performing at their best.' And I think - well, I know - that the objective here is to go out on a high note, which not all bands do. Kelly's still singing like a million bucks. "And I think he feels like, 'Let's go out while we're still on top. "I don't even think that's something he opposes as much as it just feels like the right time," Jeff explained. Pilson then clarified that Jones is not necessarily against the idea of touring without him. And then now we're getting to kind of put the bow on this version of the band." 'Cause we did get to honor the original band with the release of the 2017 record that we did with them I guess it came out in 2018, but we recorded it in 2017 - with that live 40th-anniversary record. When the interviewer noted that FOREIGNER's final tour will coincide with Mick's retirement from touring, Jeff said: "It kind of makes it a nice, tidy way of wrapping it up, actually. And, like I say, I bet he's only scratched the surface of having it really made its impression yet." And all of it, to him, is really significant. "There are probably gonna be some deeply emotional moments. "I think for Mick this is gonna be a very interesting couple of years," Pilson continued. FOREIGNER is his baby it's his vision it's his breath. 'Cause think about it - that's been his entire life. I think in some ways it's just kind of catching up to him what this really means. I think, to be honest with you, it hasn't all quite hit him yet, if you wanna know the perfect honest truth. He's excited about the fact that the band is kind of writing its last chapter as we speak, or at least its last live chapter. It's impossible to predict the regularity of it, but, yeah, he'll come in. Jeff said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "He's great. In a new interview with Kiki Classic Rock, Pilson was asked for an update on Mick's health. Ever since, it is never announced whether he will be appearing with the band for specific shows - it just depends how he is feeling. The only remaining original member of FOREIGNER, Jones suffered from some health issues beginning in 2011, eventually resulting in heart surgery in 2012. Jeff Pilson says that he doesn't know how many of the concerts on FOREIGNER's upcoming farewell tour will feature guitarist Mick Jones.
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