Trevor & Foreigner?

[ELLIS]

According to Soundchaser.org. Trevor Rabin may be joining up with Foreigner. What do the fans think of this developement?

[ycantibu]

Rabin was in Foreigner once, kinda. Before Cinema, he joined Foreigner in rehearsals to be their keyboardist on tour. He wrote City of Love about him trying to find the rehearsal room in Harlem. :D

[gathernear]

It's a step back, in my opinion.

Larry

[Jacaranda]

The way his name was just kinda tacked on in that article makes this sound iffy as far as this happening. The gig with this new line up happens July 25th, so we will see then. But ask this...why would someone who makes a lot more money scoring soundtracks than being a rock star, busy as hell with them and doesn't even have the time to finish his own future solo album go learn and play material from another band?? Somethin don't click about this, but we'll see...

[ELLIS]

Good question! I thought about that as well. Will July 25 have the answer? If only TR's website was up & running!

[1yesfan]

I just saw Lou Gramm here in my town on his solo tour. NO MENTION of show with his former band and Trevor Rabin.

[leqin]

Does that mean the Rabin fanz will leave and join the Foreigner forum :D

[ycantibu]

You're stuck with us!

Does that mean the Rabin fanz will leave and join the Foreigner forum :D

[jimmygtr]

The way his name was just kinda tacked on in that article makes this sound iffy as far as this happening. The gig with this new line up happens July 25th, so we will see then. But ask this...why would someone who makes a lot more money scoring soundtracks than being a rock star, busy as hell with them and doesn't even have the time to finish his own future solo album go learn and play material from another band?? Somethin don't click about this, but we'll see...

Maybe he really misses playing live.

[cinderella]

I agree, I think he does miss playing live. I know I miss seeing him play live.

I don't know about this Foreigner thing though. I guess we'll see soon enough.

[mood for today]

Does that mean the Rabin fanz will leave and join the Foreigner forum :D

we can only hope.

[leqin]

You're stuck with us!

Snow problem - I don't mind - I wouldn't have it any udder way :D

[jimmygtr]

I agree, I think he does miss playing live. I know I miss seeing him play live.

I don't know about this Foreigner thing though. I guess we'll see soon enough.

If he does and obviously that's a big if do you think a Yes/Foreigner summer tour would spark interest? I'm not a Foreigner fan myself per se, but I can see the logic of putting the two together.

And hey, Ian McDonald, formerly of King Crimson was in Foreigner so there's so prog rock ties!!!

[gathernear]

Maybe Trevor should look up Ian McDonald. Besides, he doesn't need Foreigner, he should have his own band if he wants to play live. He could play his own music. I would much rather see the Trevor Rabin Band than Foreigner.

Larry

[jimmygtr]

Maybe Trevor should look up Ian McDonald. Besides, he doesn't need Foreigner, he should have his own band if he wants to play live. He could play his own music. I would much rather see the Trevor Rabin Band than Foreigner.

Larry

Agreed, but Foreigner has a built in audience, so there are Market forces involved here. Let's presume he really wants to play live again. It still has to make economic sense to do so.

[gathernear]

Yeah I see, but where is Foreigner playing these days? I just disagree. Trevor can do it. They will come. And this isn't fanboy talking.

Larry

[jimmygtr]

Yeah I see, but where is Foreigner playing these days? I just disagree. Trevor can do it. They will come. And this isn't fanboy talking.
Larry

I totally understand your point but as you get older you look at the business side more and not just "I don't care, I'll just go for it." I don't know what their up to these days but I'm sure there's still fan base. Also, if TR still has relationship with those guys it makes that much more likely.

As a musician there are people I haven't played with for years but probably would again just due that familiarity.

[Orbert]

Even if a Trevor Rabin tour, or a Rabbitt tour, could happen, it still would not have the drawing power of a Foreigner tour, at least in the United States. If he's doing it because he misses touring and the roar of the crowds, this is his best bang for the buck. Putting together a touring band and show yourself has got to be a huge pain in the ass. Joining an established band, even just as a sideman, can give a comparable rush, with much less headache.

At the end of it all, he just might end up with more money, too. Though I really don't think that's the primary motivation here, it can't hurt the equation. A Rabin or Rabbitt tour, today, would not even be guaranteed to break even. (How would they promote it? You'd hear a snip of "Owner", that characteristic guitar-synth sound, then the voiceover "Come hear the mastermind behind Owner of a Lonely Heart and... a few other pretty good songs! But not those particular songs because they're all owned by another band." No way.) With Foreigner, you've got a dozen or more sound bites that are instantly recognizeable, and plenty of yuppies who grew up on Foreigner with plenty of cash to spend on them, too.

Orbert

[jimmygtr]

Even if a Trevor Rabin tour, or a Rabbitt tour, could happen, it still would not have the drawing power of a Foreigner tour, at least in the United States. If he's doing it because he misses touring and the roar of the crowds, this is his best bang for the buck. Putting together a touring band and show yourself has got to be a huge pain in the ass. Joining an established band, even just as a sideman, can give a comparable rush, with much less headache.

At the end of it all, he just might end up with more money, too. Though I really don't think that's the primary motivation here, it can't hurt the equation. A Rabin or Rabbitt tour, today, would not even be guaranteed to break even. (How would they promote it? You'd hear a snip of "Owner", that characteristic guitar-synth sound, then the voiceover "Come hear the mastermind behind Owner of a Lonely Heart and... a few other pretty good songs! But not those particular songs because they're all owned by another band." No way.) With Foreigner, you've got a dozen or more sound bites that are instantly recognizeable, and plenty of yuppies who grew up on Foreigner with plenty of cash to spend on them, too.

Orbert

I just had a horrifiying thought of Lou Grahmn singing owner :D

[cinderella]

Originally posted by hotratslll
Besides, he doesn't need Foreigner, he should have his own band if he wants to play live. He could play his own music. I would much rather see the Trevor Rabin Band than Foreigner.

Yeah me too! Although I'll take him anyway I can get him.

Also.. I seem to remember Trevor saying in an interview once that, "There's no room for two guitarists in a band that I'm in." So where would that leave him in Foreigner?

[jimmygtr]

...Also.. I seem to remember Trevor saying in an interview once that, "There's no room for two guitarists in a band that I'm in." So where would that leave him in Foreigner?

Playing keys.

[Bugeyes]

Two summers ago I was back in Nashville. Foreinger was playing in the "Salon." I was so ready to go, but the girls had other plans that night. I would have paid the $10 bucks, NO PROBLEM!

[Bugeyes]

Love the title of this: Foreigner’s New Singer dated June 11, 2004.


http://www.foreigneronline.com/phorum/read.php?f=2&i=2342&t=2342

Foreigner's New Singer....
Author: Dave O
Date: 06-11-04 19:18

may be Brian Howe, formally of Bad Company. Check out Melodicrock.com for further. He sounds very much like Lou of old, but he certainly isn't Lou! Damn, I miss Lou already.

Author: Brian
Date: 06-11-04 20:49

Here's the melodicrock.com scoop:

FOREIGNER - WHERE THINGS STAND RIGHT NOW:
Let's sort out the Foreigner mess a little further. It seems Lou Gramm is absolutely no longer in the band - preferring to set out on his own again, touring under the Lou Gramm Band and more interestingly, sometimes it seems billed as Foreigner, with original vocalist Lou Gramm (as was the case for a gig in Tijuana, Mexico this week).

Mick Jones did not fire him and said recently on air their relationship remains amicable.

I know other vocalists have been approached by band management to join Mick Jones in a new band line-up. Whether he names it Foreigner also remains to be seen. Former Bad Company singer Brian Howe confirmed to me he has approached.

Lou has recently said that he is planning to record a new solo album, and has stated in his local newspaper that he thinks it's doubtful he will sing with Foreigner again. Stay tuned...

[Jackaranda]

I would be shocked if this actually happened.
I would be stunned if this actually happened.
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Shocked and stunned.

[jimmygtr]

I would be shocked if this actually happened.
I would be stunned if this actually happened.
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Shocked and stunned.

yeah shocked....and stunned.

[Jackaranda]

I'd rather see him join The Rutles!

[cinderella]

Originally posted by jimmygtr

Playing keys.

God forbid! I couldn't bear to see Trevor playing keyboards instead of guitar.

[Jackaranda]

He did pretty good on the Talk tour.

[cinderella]

Oh he's wonderful on keyboards! I just want him to play guitar.

I think Mick Jones meant he was writing with Trevor....not that he was going to join the band. Only my opinion.

[Jackaranda]

God forbid he play with Foreigner! That would be a huge disappointment for me, being such a fan of Trevor's. Foreigner was one of my least favorite bands during that era, and I'm being nice saying that.

I can't believe it's true. He just talked about how Yes helped him to branch out, and that would be a large step backwards. He could get his own band and really cook if he wanted to, and be successful. Really, it's beyond me that he would do such a thing.

[paulovajao]

i´m sorry but i can´t like of trevor!!!foreigner doesn´t need him,mick takes control of it.

[JaneEyre]

Foreigner? No, no, and again, no.

[cinderella]

From what I've been reading, I hope it's not true. I went to this site and under Trevor's name, under band projects it talks about it. Say it isn't so Trev.

http://www.bondegezou.demon.co.uk/wh_now.htm

[bondegezou]

Rabin is not involved in Mick Jones' new Foreigner-related band. He e-mailed to say that, while he did have meetings with Jones, he will not be able to join the project.

Henry

Yes alum news: http://www.bondegezou.demon.co.uk/wnalum.htm

[cinderella]

Originally posted by bondegezou

Rabin is not involved in Mick Jones' new Foreigner-related band.

I'm so glad! Good choice Trev!! :valintine

[mood for today]

I'm so glad! Good choice Trev!! :valintine

good choice trev. just keep working on all that great stuff keeping you so busy these days...........................

TREVOR RABIN 2004:
Soundtracks: 'Torque', 'The Great Raid',
'Exorcist: The Beginning', 'White On
White'

hey.......maybe journey will get back together and need a guitar player.

[cinderella]

You forgot some...

The Great Raid (2005) (Completed)
Exorcist : The Beginning (2004) (Post production)
The Return Of Mr. Ripley(2004) (Post Production)
Torque (2004)
Bad Boys II (2003)
Kangaroo Jack (2003)
Bad Company (2002)
The Banger Sisters (2002)
American Outlaws (2001)
The One (2001)
Rock Star (2001)
Texas Rangers (2001)
Gone In 60 Seconds (2000)
Remember The Titans (2000)
The 6th Day (2000)
Whispers: An Elephant's Tale (2000)
Deep Blue Sea (1999)
Armageddon (1998)
Enemy Of The State (1998)
Homegrown (1998)
Jack Frost (1998)
Con Air (1997)
Soldiers Of Fortune Inc. (1997)
The Glimmer Man (1996)
Twister (1995)

I know he's crying all the way to the bank. Poor little thing. Not to mention all those BMI film awards.

Again.......Good choice Trev. :valintine

[JaneEyre]

Rabin is not involved in Mick Jones' new Foreigner-related band. He e-mailed to say that, while he did have meetings with Jones, he will not be able to join the project.

Henry

Yes alum news: http://www.bondegezou.demon.co.uk/wnalum.htm


Umm...HE EMAILED YOU?!?!?!?!?!?!?

Someone catch me while I swoon!!

[mood for today]

You forgot some...


didn't forget them. just pointing to his recent academy award winning work keeping him from hooking up with foreigner.


I know he's crying all the way to the bank. Poor little thing. Not to mention all those BMI film awards.


oh that's right. more money means more talent. BMI awards??? who hosted those? gilbert godfried?

[JaneEyre]

Ouch, mood! What's got you so prickly today? Need a new pair of pants?

[mood for today]

thoughtbecontact made me listen to a talk tour weed. the fuzzy cheap guitar licks gave me a headache i can't shake.

[cinderella]

He doesn't like me Rachel. :crybby:

[Bugeyes]

TBC, she has so much POWER!

(Good answer mood. I like fuzzy cheap as the description.)

[mood for today]

He doesn't like me Rachel. :crybby:

couldn't be more untrue cindy and rachel. i love you both because we can banter on and on :1svader: about some goofy guy that has no real bearing in our lives whatsover. and at the end of the day i'm always right

[cinderella]

Originally posted by mood for today

about some goofy guy that has no real bearing in our lives whatsover.

True, he doesn't. And he has bad taste in women too. He should have picked me. ;)

[mood for today]

True, he doesn't. And he has bad taste in women too. He should have picked me. ;)

yeah, but then you'd be married to pudgy joey from full house!!! lol
and he was too skinny back then anyway right janeee?????

[JaneEyre]

I like a man with something to hold on to.



Mwahahahahahahahaha!

[cinderella]

And a big generator! ;)

[mood for today]

:sick:

[Bugeyes]

I'm under the impression Rabin only has one guitar. No much to hold on to? But it might be enough?

[JaneEyre]

Jeez, even I have two guitars!! Let's ask Shelley.

[Bugeyes]

I'm not kidding cause Paul, paostby, wrote it someplace around here. Everything I type about Rabin is just a repeat. :D I am not very curious about him. He's all yours.

[cinderella]

Originally posted by JaneEyre

Jeez, even I have two guitars!! Let's ask Shelley.

Don't ask Shelley, ask me. At last count he had 80, but that was in 2002.

http://www.nfte.org/interviews/TR_TM_home_recording.html

[ELLIS]

Check YES-WHERE ARE THEY NOW

Trevor is NOT involved in Foreigner.

Are we relieved? Let's hope he'll get on with a new album.

[Jackaranda]

Check YES-WHERE ARE THEY NOW

Trevor is NOT involved in Foreigner.

Are we relieved? Let's hope he'll get on with a new album.

Relieved is an understatement.

Imagine John Lennon joining The Monkees..............

[JaneEyre]

Jackaranda, do you really like TR, or are you just trying to get into my pants?

[Jackaranda]

I didn't think there were any to get into!

I love Rabin. Always have, always will. Didn't you know that Talk is one of my 3 favorite Yes albums? You weren't around in the early days when Q. and I were championing Talk. It's a great, great album, and my 2 oldest kids grew up on it.

The rest of his work is pretty good too. My boys love Rabin.

[cinderella]

Originally posted by jackgowen

Imagine John Lennon joining The Monkees

Or Jimmy Page joining the Backstreet Boys.

[JaneEyre]

I didn't think there were any to get into!

I love Rabin. Always have, always will. Didn't you know that Talk is one of my 3 favorite Yes albums? You weren't around in the early days when Q. and I were championing Talk. It's a great, great album, and my 2 oldest kids grew up on it.

The rest of his work is pretty good too. My boys love Rabin.

My boys love the Big Generator album and TR's Can't Look Away, especially the song "Sorrow (Your Heart)." They do this little dance to it....too funny.

[cinderella]

My boys love the Big Generator album and TR's Can't Look Away, especially the song "Sorrow (Your Heart)." They do this little dance to it....too funny.

My son Eric loves Trevor's solo albums. He likes the Wolf album and also, Beginnings, and his album called Trevor Rabin.

He especially loves the songs "Stop Turn" and "Take Me To A Party" from Wolf. I think after hearing it all these years Trevor's music has grown on him. He has no choice but to like it.

[yessongs72]

Yeah, they deserve each other because they are both cold as ice,land still looking for the dirst time.lol!

[cinderella]

I wish I were his first time!! ;)