Billboard.com reports that Lou Gramm, former frontman for the rock group Foreigner, has finished recording his first Christian rock album.
Gramm, a native of Rochester, NY, recorded the album in his hometown with his band, which includes his two talented brothers, Richard Grammatico on bass and guitar (an original member of Black Sheep); top session musician Ben Grammatico on drums; and fellow Black Sheep alumnus, guitarist Don Mancuso.
Gramm tells Billboard that the reaction to news he's doing a Christian album has been mixed:
"I'm not sure what people think -- that by doing a Christian rock album you suddenly become a completely different person or your creative self changes? It really just means that a lot of the subject matter changes; a lot more thought goes into the lyrics and not a ton of songs about popping that girl after the show."
He makes a great point, doesn't he?
Gramm suffered a benign brain tumor in the late '90s and that experience was the catalyst for many of the album's faith-based songs.The yet untitled album will release in the fall by Spectra Records.
Gramm's band is currently touring. For more information, visit his website.
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Thanks, Cheryl! I haven't checked the site in a while and haven't gotten a response yet from emails. Much appreciated!!!
Joanne
host of the GS blog
Just thought I would let you know that the Lou Gramm Band's new Christian CD will be released and celebrated May 30, 2009 at Ovens Auditorium in Charlotte, NC. I learned this information from his MySpace page.
Thanks, Gayle!
Joanne
host of the GS blog
Finally...I first heard tell of this almost two years ago!!! I know that good things are worth waiting for; and this will be great!!!
If you go to Amazon.com you can download the new album on MP3 version now. I have been and Lou Gramm fan for many years and very much like this album. The song "Single Vision" says what so many Americans feel today and is my favorite song on the album.
Thanks
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