Three-time GRAMMY nominated British-American rock band Foreigner are fast approaching their 40th anniversary. To mark and celebrate the occasion, guitarist and co-founding member Mick Jones has announced that the band will play a very special two-night stand in Michigan early this October with the original lineup of Lou Gramm (lead vocals), Dennis Elliott (drums), Al Greenwood (keys), Ian McDonald (guitar, woodwinds, additional keyboards), as well as Rick Wills, the band's second bassist.

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After the departure of most of the original members, Jones has continued to tour and record as Foreigner with a revamped lineup of players. The current lineup of the band is also expected to take part in the upcoming reunion shows. 

"I think that was really kind of bridging the gap and just felt like the right thing to do," Gramm says. "I anticipated that it would (be weird), but it's not. They guys in the new band are terrific. …I think they respect the history, and I think they're enjoying the anniversary tour as much as we are."

The new lineup of Foreigner has spent much of the past summer on their 40th Anniversary Tour, and Jones brought out Gramm, McDonald, and Greenwood for s epical 3-song encore on July 20 and Jones Beach in Wantagh, N.Y. Jones told Billboard that the success of those shows was what prompted the push to reunite the original lineup for these two upcoming shows.

Jones has also hinted that there may be more in the works for the band's original alumni. "I think it's something the fans would love," Jones has said, "I can't see any big problems with doing (more)."

The original lineup of Foreigner will play Oct. 6-7, at the Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort in Mount Pleasant, Mich. Tickets are on sale now.

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