"The main factor was that once we realized that Luis [Maldonado] was going to be able to carry us forward, nobody else wanted to stop. Originally, Kelly [Hansen] came to us and said, "Look, guys, I don't want to tour anymore." But once we realized we have a future with Luis as singer, the rest of us all wanted to continue. It felt like we were reinvigorated and inspired to carry on."
"Well, Luis speaks Spanish, so it really was a no-brainer that we do Spanish versions of the songs. They're coming out amazing. We recorded "I Want to Know What Love Is" as a duet with Joy Huerta from Jesse & Joy, which is a huge band in Mexico."
Foreigner, the classic rock band with fifty years of career history, reversed their farewell tour decision after realizing they possessed sufficient creative energy to continue. The catalyst was discovering Luis Maldonado as their new vocalist, replacing Kelly Hansen who no longer wanted to tour. This development reinvigorated the remaining band members to pursue new creative directions. Luis Maldonado's bilingual abilities enabled Spanish-language versions of their classic songs, including a duet of "I Want to Know What Love Is" with Joy Huerta from the Mexican band Jesse & Joy. The band's 2026 calendar includes intimate unplugged performances, symphonic collaborations, and arena rock shows, including the Double Trouble Double Vision Tour with Lynyrd Skynyrd. Reunion performances with original vocalist Lou Gramm continue as part of their ongoing legacy.
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