Foreigner Lead Singer Announces Exit From Band Mid-Performance

Rock legend’s shock on-air announcement

Foreigner’s longtime lead singer Kelly Hansen stunned fans when he announced his departure from the legendary band in rock star fashion.

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ICONIC 70s rock band Foreigner have announced a lineup change, with their frontman quitting for a replacement. Kelly Hansen, 64, who has lead Foreigner for the past 20 years, made the announcement during an appearance on The Voice U.S. GettyForeigner have announced a lineup change, with frontman Kelly Hansen quitting[/caption] GettyLuis Maldonado will be taking over from him[/caption] The six-piece had performed a medley of Feels Like the First …

Iconic rock band announces lead singer is leaving mid-performance

Hansen's surprise announcement came in the middle of a performance of a medley of some of Foreigner's biggest hits, before he introduced his successor.

Foreigner singer Kelly Hansen will leave the band later this year, according to Billboard. “After 20 magical years, this will be my last with Foreigner,” he said on TV.