Date of Birth: May 2, 1950
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Biography
Lou Gramm, born Louis Andrew Grammatico, is an American rock singer-songwriter best known as the original lead vocalist of the rock band Foreigner. Lou was born in Rochester, New York, and developed a love for music at an early age, influenced by his mother, who was a singer, and his father, who was a bandleader. He began his career in the early 1970s as the lead singer for the band Black Sheep. In 1976, he joined forces with Mick Jones to form Foreigner, and the band quickly rose to fame with hits like “Cold as Ice,” “Hot Blooded,” “Urgent,” and “I Want to Know What Love Is.” Lou’s powerful and emotive voice became a defining feature of the band’s sound and helped them sell over 80 million records worldwide. Gramm’s tenure with Foreigner was marked by both commercial success and personal challenges, including health issues and substance abuse. He left the band in 1990 but rejoined in 1992 before permanently departing in 2003. Lou also enjoyed a successful solo career, with hits such as “Midnight Blue” and “Just Between You and Me.”
5 Interesting Facts about Lou Gramm
1. Lou Gramm was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2013.
2. He underwent surgery to remove a benign brain tumor in 1997, which significantly impacted his musical career.
3. Lou Gramm’s solo hit “Midnight Blue” reached No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1987.
4. He has authored an autobiography titled “Juke Box Hero: My Five Decades in Rock ‘n’ Roll,” published in 2013.
5. Lou Gramm reunited with Foreigner for their 40th-anniversary tour in 2017.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Lou Gramm
1. “When I sing, I know it’s coming from a place that’s not just my throat. It’s coming from my soul.”
2. “I’ve always believed that music is a universal language.”
3. “The joy of music is that it can take you to places you’ve never been.”
4. “Success is not just about fame and fortune, it’s about making a lasting impact.”
5. “Every song has a story, and every story has a song.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Lou Gramm’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $25 million.
Children
Lou Gramm has three children: two sons, Matthew and Christopher, and a daughter, Brooke.
Relevant Links
1. [Lou Gramm Official Website](http://www.lougrammofficial.com
2. [Lou Gramm’s Biography on IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0334213/bio
3. [Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction](https://www.songhall.org/awards/winner/lou_gramm
