Foreign bassist Jeff Pilson reported that the band recently recorded new music with Kelly Hansen, the group’s vocalist since 2005.
In a new interview, Dokken and alumnus Dio Pilson — who joined Foreigner the same year as Hansen — told WPDH’s Tigman that, while Mick Jones’ group has an impressive legacy, they didn’t want to live off that alone.
“As a matter of fact, Kelly only did lead vocals on a new song during our last break,” he said. “So yes, there will be something that comes out.” He admitted he couldn’t offer any details for the usual reasons, adding: “but yes, there is new music on the chopping block and it’s good.”
The bassist went on to call Hansen’s addition to the lineup and his contributions to the performances over the past 17 years. “There is absolutely no question about it – there is no one, absolutely no one else [who should be the singer of Foreigner],” Pilson declared. “He has proven himself so many times.”
Reflecting on his own tenure as Foreigner, Pilson called his role “a dream gig.” “What an amazing band, all the players and singers, everyone is so great. We love each other, personally. And we have these amazing songs to play every night,” he explained. “If you’re going to be doing this at this point in his career, you have to feel good and you have to be a family. And it is. And that’s why I’m doing it.”
Band leader Jones is not always able to appear with the group due to long-standing health issues. But Pilson reported: “He’s actually in pretty good health right now. He’s going to be at shows. He’s sporadic… but he’s doing well.”
Foreigners are currently touring North America, with further dates in a schedule that runs until November 20th.
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