From Fan to Frontman of Foreigner | Music News

Music News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 24, 2026 · 1m

Luis Maldonado, the new frontman of Foreigner, got his musical start after being mesmerized by their hit “Feels Like the First Time”—a wild full-circle moment decades later. Once an instrument virtuoso who played guitar, bass, drums, piano, and even cello, he discovered his singing voice at 14 when his brother needed backup vocals. He moved to California, formed his own band, landed a record deal, met his wife, and even had bandmates go on to play with Primus and the Pixies. In 2021, he joined Foreigner as rhythm guitarist, stepped into lead vocals after touring Latin America, and credits…