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Foreigner
Hard Rock Live — Hollywood, FL
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About Foreigner

Foreigner formed in 1976 when British guitarist Mick Jones and American Lou Gramm teamed up to write arena rock anthems that somehow balanced stadium-sized choruses with genuine emotional weight. They hit their stride in the early 1980s, when "Cold as Ice" became their first hit, followed by the double-platinum album "4," which spawned "Waiting for a Girl Like You" and "Juke Box Hero." "I Want to Know What Love Is," complete with gospel choir, became their signature song and one of the most ubiquitous power ballads ever recorded. The band sold over 30 million records worldwide, dominating MTV and rock radio throughout the decade. While their heyday was the 80s, they've remained a touring act, and their songs have maintained a weird cultural permanence—part stadium rock legacy, part unironic middle school dance soundtrack.

Foreigner crowds are predictable but genuinely into it. People come ready to sing along to every word of the ballads. The energy picks up noticeably when "Cold as Ice" hits. Lou Gramm's voice has weathered, but there's still something compelling about watching people in their fifties and sixties actually move.

Known for I Want to Know What Love Is, Cold as Ice, Waiting for a Girl Like You, Juke Box Hero, Double Vision

Foreigner + Miami

Foreigner has maintained a steady presence in Miami over the years, most recently bringing their arena rock catalog to Hard Rock Live in March 2025. The band's ability to draw crowds to the venue speaks to their enduring appeal in South Florida, where hits like Double Vision continue to resonate with audiences who came of age during the band's commercial peak.

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Live Music in Miami

Miami's musical DNA leans toward hip-hop, reggaeton, and dance music — the sound of a Caribbean-influenced port city. But there's always been room for rock here, even if it's not the dominant force. Foreigner represents a different era of stadium rock, the kind that dominated FM radio before everything fragmented. It's a genre that doesn't dominate Miami anymore, but nostalgia and solid musicianship can still draw crowds.

Miami road trip to see Foreigner?

Stay in Wynwood if you want walkable energy—the neighborhood's shifted from pure arts district into something with real restaurants and bars. Hit up Juvia for dinner: it's the kind of place that doesn't feel like it's trying too hard, with actual good food across Latin, Asian, and Peruvian influences. Spend the day at Vizcaya Museum before the show—the grounds are genuinely beautiful and give you that old Miami feeling without the tourist trap vibe. Then catch the show and actually enjoy the city instead of just passing through it.

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