Foreigner in Minneapolis
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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 + Minneapolis
Foreigner's connection to Minneapolis runs deep in rock history. The band rolled through Lakefront Park in July 2025, delivering a solid 12-song set that hit the essentials—including the arena-rock staple 'Double Vision'. They've always known how to work a Minneapolis crowd.
Foreigner in Minneapolis News
- A university professor of Spanish descent in the days of ICE: A foreigner in his own country EL PAÍS English · Feb 9, 2026
- Foreigner Unveils Expansive 2026-2027 50th Anniversary Tour BroadwayWorld.com · Jan 7, 2026
- Lynyrd Skynyrd, Foreigner bringing tour to new Mystic Lake Amphitheater CBS News · Nov 17, 2025
- Foreigner to Play Orchestral Tour with Cellist Dave Eggar BroadwayWorld.com · Aug 13, 2025
- The Big Gigs: 10 top concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week Star Tribune · Jul 9, 2025
Minneapolis road trip to see Foreigner?
Stay in the Northeast Minneapolis arts district—it's where the city's creative energy actually lives, with galleries, vintage shops, and the Mississippi River nearby. Eat at Café Alma in the same neighborhood for restrained, high-quality Italian cooking. Spend an afternoon at the Walker Art Center, which sits on a rise overlooking downtown and has genuine landscape appeal. Grab coffee at Spyhouse, a roaster that takes itself seriously without the performative nonsense. The Stone Arch Bridge is worth a walk if the weather cooperates.
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