Singer

Pre-Foreigner Era
Gramm was born in Rochester, New York, and began his musical career in his
mid-teens, playing in local Rochester bands, including St. James Infirmary (later
The Infirmary), and PHFFT. He later sang harmony vocals in another local band,
Poor Heart. Gramm then went on to sing and play drums, and to eventually
become front man for the band Black Sheep. Black Sheep had the distinction of
being the first American band signed to the Chrysalis label, which released their
first single, “Stick Around” (1973). Black Sheep played in niteclubs in Rochester
and Buffalo, NY including McVan’s, formerly at Niagara Street and Hertel
Avenue. 

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Lou Gramm

Sunrise Theatre

One of the greatest singers in Rock music, LOU GRAMM’S unique vocals and hit songs have placed FOREIGNER among Billboard’s Top Artists of all time. Their 16 Billboard Top 40 Hit Songs defined an era. LOU’S star-studded solo band has two former Foreigner alums in Scott Gilman on sax/rhythm guitar and Jeff Jacobs on keyboards and Tony Franklin (The Firm) on bass.

Lou Gramm: The Original Voice of Foreigner

Palladium Theater St. Petersburg

Lou Gramm began his music career in his hometown of Rochester, New York, playing in local Rochester bands, like St. James Infirmary (later The Infirmary), and PHFFT. He later sang harmony vocals in another local band, Poor Heart. Gramm then went on to play drums—and eventually become frontman for—the band Black Sheep. Black Sheep had the distinction of being the first American band signed to the Chrysalis label, which released their first single, “Stick Around,” in 1973. Black Sheep played in nightclubs in Rochester, New York, and Buffalo, New York.

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Events

Upcoming events

Nov 3, 2024

Lou Gramm: The Original Voice of Foreigner · Palladium at St. Petersburg College

Nov 23, 2024

Lou Gramm · F.m. Kirby Center For The Performing Arts

Past events

Jan 24, 2024

Lou Gramm · Sunrise Theatre

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