{"id":874173,"date":"2026-10-07T17:30:13","date_gmt":"2026-10-07T17:30:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/874173\/"},"modified":"2026-10-07T17:30:13","modified_gmt":"2026-10-07T17:30:13","slug":"legendary-rock-frontman-who-walked-away-after-20-years-already-has-a-new-band","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/874173\/","title":{"rendered":"Legendary Rock Frontman Who Walked Away After 20 Years Already Has a New Band"},"content":{"rendered":"

Back in October 2025, Kelly Hansen took the stage with Foreigner for the last time. After spending two decades with the group, it was time for the singer to depart. Although many wondered if he would retire, Hansen promised that the future was bright. Not giving away any details, it took less than a year before Hansen found the spotlight once again. And this time, it was with the Dead Daisies<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Becoming the newest member of the Dead Daisies<\/a>, Hansen joined the talents of Doug Aldrich, Tommy Cluefetos, Jimi Crutchley, and David Lowy. Thrilled to be part of the lineup, Hansen revealed an entirely new approach and sound. \u201cWhen I left Foreigner after 20 great years, I told everybody I wasn\u2019t \u2018retiring\u2019 just moving on to other things. This project gives me the opportunity to stretch out with some new melodies, a new vibe and fresh energy. We\u2019re gonna rock it!\u201d<\/p>\n

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The announcement wasn\u2019t even the best part. Wanting to celebrate the occasion, the group released a new single, \u201cLift Me Up.\u201d And according to Aldrich, that was just a sample of what they had planned for the future. \u201cWe\u2019re working on more cool music for [a new] album right now and I\u2019m excited about where it\u2019s heading.\u201d<\/p>\n

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[RELATED: Glenn Hughes Reveals the Real Reason He Is Retiring From Live Performances: \u201cI\u2019ve Had Some Health Issues\u201d]<\/a><\/p>\n

New Singer, New Sound, New Music, New Tour<\/p>\n

A new singer. New music. The future was looking bright for the Dead Daisies<\/a>. It seemed that the only thing missing was a tour. That\u2019s why the group also announced their upcoming Europe and UK tour that would kick off in March. While traveling Europe, the Dead Daisies would make their way to the United States in April.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Hosting shows in Denver, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles, Aldrich couldn\u2019t stop praising the fresh sound Hansen brought to the legendary group. \u201cIt\u2019s also gonna be amazing to be onstage with Kelly again after all these years! His vocal range is exceptional and he\u2019s a bad*** frontman. Can\u2019t wait to get out there and see you all in 2027!\u201d<\/p>\n

Apparently, Hansen wasn\u2019t kidding when he insisted retirement wasn\u2019t part of the plan. With \u201cLift Me Up\u201d offering the first taste of his new chapter and a 2027 tour already waiting, the former Foreigner singer seemed to just be getting started.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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