On March 8, 1977, Foreigner released their self-titled debut album which included such classics as Feels Like the First Time, Cold as Ice and Long, Long Way From Home.
This summer, Foreigner will be playing over 35 shows in North America before continuing to other parts of the world in celebration of their 40th anniversary as recording artists. Joining them will be Cheap Trick and, for most dates, Jason Bonham with his Led Zeppelin Experience.
Mick Jones, founding member of Foreigner, said “I never could have imagined when I set out to create Foreigner forty years ago, that we’d still be touring around the world and performing the music we love all these years later,” says founding member and lead guitarist Mick Jones. “I can’t express the gratitude I feel when fans share stories of how our songs have been woven into their milestones and memories over the years. This summer we are going to celebrate these songs, and I can’t imagine a better group of friends to share this monumental tour with, than Cheap Trick and Jason Bonham who are sure to make it a true tribute to the everlasting power of rock and roll.”
Bonham said of the tour “I was thrilled to hear Mick Jones wanted me to be involved in celebrating 40 years of Foreigner. I spent 3 years as their drummer and had a great time. Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience show will hit home run after home run with these timeless classics done to perfection. JBLZE started 7 years ago as a way to show my appreciation not only to my dad and the music of Led Zeppelin, but also to the fans themselves. With the amazing Cheap Trick along with the one and only Foreigner this is show not to be missed.”
Also coming soon is a brand new compilation of Foreigner music, 40: Forty Hits From Forty Years.
The dates:
07/11 – Syracuse, NY – Lakeview Amphitheater
07/13 – Camden, NJ – BB&T Pavilion
07/14 – Bethel, NY – Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
07/15 – Hershey, PA – Giant Center
07/17 – Boston, MA – Blue Hills Bank Pavilion
07/18 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Saratoga Performing Arts Center
07/20 – Wantagh, NY – Nikon at Jones Beach Theater
07/21 – Darien Center, NY – Darien Lake Performing Arts Center
07/22 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center
07/25 – Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live
07/26 – Virginia Beach, VA – Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach
07/28 – Nashville, TN – Ascend Amphitheater
07/30 – Pelham, AL – Oak Mountain Amphitheatre
08/01 – West Palm Beach, FL – Perfect Vodka Amphitheatre
08/02 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
08/05 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion
08/06 – Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek Amphitheater
08/08 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center
08/09 – Chicago, IL – Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island
08/11 – Clarkston, MI – DTE Energy Music Theatre
08/12 – Burgettstown, PA – KeyBank Pavilion
08/13 – Noblesville, IN – Klipsch Music Center
08/15 – Kansas City, MO – Starlight Theatre
08/16 – Maryland Heights, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheater – St. Louis
08/19 – Woodlands, TX – Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
08/20 – Austin, TX – austin360 Amphitheater
08/23 – Albuquerque, NM – Isleta Amphitheater (No Jason Bonham)
08/24 – Phoenix, AZ – Ak-Chin Pavilion (No Jason Bonham)
08/26 – West Valley City, UT – USANA Amphitheatre (No Jason Bonham)
08/29 – Chula Vista, CA – Sleep Train Amphitheatre (No Jason Bonham)
08/30 – Los Angeles, CA – Greek Theatre (No Jason Bonham)
09/01 – Marysville, CA – Toyota Amphitheater (No Jason Bonham)
09/02 – Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Amphitheatre (No Jason Bonham)
09/04 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre (No Jason Bonham)
09/08 – Ridgefield, WA – Sunlight Supply Amphitheater (No Jason Bonham)
09/09 – Auburn, WA – White River Amphitheatre (No Jason Bonham)
