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Foreigner (Lou Gramm)

Foreigner sold 80 million+ records worldwide. Gramm grew up in Rochester and started in local bands before becoming one of rock's most recognizable voices. His vocals defined arena rock in the late 1970s and 1980s.
Upstate Connection

Lou Gramm was born and raised in Rochester, NY. He started in local bands including Black Sheep before co-founding Foreigner.

Sqwerve performing at Lark Hall

Key Achievements

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (2024)
Songwriters Hall of Fame (2013)
80M+ records sold
"I Want to Know What Love Is"
"Juke Box Hero"
"Hot Blooded"
Hall of Fame

Quick Facts

CategoryArtists & Bands
Upstate ConnectionRochester
Born AsLouis Andrew Grammatico
Years1950
Active1976-present
GenreRock