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Foreigner Lead Singer Announces Exit From Band Mid-Performance
- Kelly Hansen announced his departure as the lead singer of rock band Foreigner during a performance on NBC's The Voice season finale on May 20, 2025.
- Hansen decided to leave after nearly 20 years with the band, and the announcement was unexpected both for the audience and viewers.
- Foreigner is currently on tour, and longtime guitarist Luis Maldonado, who served as interim lead singer on a Latin American tour, will become the permanent vocalist after the summer tour ends.
- Hansen described his role as Foreigner's lead singer as a deeply meaningful experience and expressed that it has been a tremendous privilege throughout his career, a sentiment echoed by various media outlets.
- This change represents an important development for Foreigner, as Mick Jones—the last founding member who has stepped back from live performances due to health challenges—anticipates Luis Maldonado taking the helm of the band moving forward.
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Foreigner lead singer Kelly Hansen leaving the band, guitarist will replace him
Krishta Abruzzini On NBC’s The Voice Tuesday night, the voice of Foreigner announced he was quitting the band. Kelly Hansen, who’s been singing with Foreigner since 2005, is stepping down. He’ll be replaced by the band’s current guitarist, Luis Maldonado. “After 20 magical years fronting this band, this will be my last year with Foreigner,” Hansen said after singing “Feels Like the First Time.” “At the end of this summer, a new, great voice will…
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