Foreigner, the band that recorded such hits as "Juke Box Heroes," "Feels Like The First Time" and "Cold as Ice," performs Saturday, April 29, at 8 p.m. at the Mid-Hudson Civic Center, 14 Civic Center Plaza Poughkeepsie.
Four By Fate is the opening act.
With 10 multi-platinum albums and 16 Top 30 hits, Foreigner is hailed as one of the most popular rock acts in the world with a formidable musical arsenal that continues to propel sold-out tours and album sales. Founded in 1976, Foreigner's debut album produced the hits "Feels Like The First Time," "Cold As Ice" and "Long, Long Way From Home."
The album "Double Vision" followed, as did a string of hits like "Urgent," "Juke Box Hero" and "Waiting For A Girl Like You." Those songs helped give Foreigner's next album, "4," its impressive run at No. 1 on the Billboard chart. At the zenith of 1980s sound, Foreigner's fifth album, "Agent Provocateur," gave the world the No. 1 hit I Want To Know What Love Is." That musical milestone followed the record-breaking song "Waiting For A Girl Like You."
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At Foreigner's core is the founder and Songwriters Hall of Fame member Mick Jones. His stylistic songwriting, indelible guitar hooks and multi-layered talents continue to escalate Foreigner's influence and guide the band to new horizons. He reformed the band after a 2002 hiatus and selected lead singer Kelly Hansen to help write a new chapter in the band's history.
Jones also brought in bassist Jeff Pilson, multi-instrumentalist Tom Gimbel, guitarist Bruce Watson, Michael Bluestein on keyboards and Chris Frazier on drums. An unprecedented new level of energy led the group to a re-emergence of astounding music that speaks to long ime Foreigner fans and younger generations. With renewed vitality and direction, Foreigner hit the Billboard charts again with the 2005 release of its live greatest hits album, "Extended Versions." "Can't Slow Down" followed in 2009 and entered the Billboard chart in the Top 30, driven by two Top 20 radio singles, "In Pieces" and "When It Comes To Love." To follow was the release of the band's three-disc set, "Feels Like The First Time," which included an acoustic CD with an intimate and unique re-interpretation of many Foreigner classics, studio re-records by the new lineup and a live performance DVD showcasing the group's exceptional live energy.
Tickets are $49.50 and $69.50. They are available at the Civic Center box office, all Ticketmaster locations, at ticketmaster.com or by calling (800) 745-3000.
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