Jeff Pilson Says Foreigner Doesn’t Get Negative Feedback at Shows

Foreigner bassist Jeff Pilson mentioned the band does not obtain damaging reactions from crowds once they play stay, regardless of some accusations of being a canopy band.

Co-founding guitarist Mick Jones’ well being has prevented him from performing alongside his bandmates often, although he nonetheless joins them onstage sporadically. On the nights that Jones is absent, the Foreigner touring lineup options no unique members — a scenario that is led to criticism from some quarters.

Pilson, nonetheless, mentioned the complaints of some have been inflated. “You know what’s funny? You see some of that on the Internet, but it’s not as pervasive as you think,” he mentioned in a current episode of Real Music With Gary Stuckey, which you’ll hear beneath. “And I’m actually amazed because when we play, we get no negative feedback. So, sure, people are gonna say stuff like that online. It only takes one or two people to make it sound like there’s a bunch.”

The bassist additionally issued a problem to skeptics. “Any time anybody has a problem with the no-original-members thing, I just say, ‘You know what? I get it. But come and see the band. And then you tell me whether we do Foreigner justice or not.’ And I stand by what we do a thousand percent.”

Those who wish to take Pilson up on the supply ought to act shortly, as Foreigner will launch their farewell tour in July, after finishing their present dates at the tip of May. Pilson reported earlier this yr that the band was able to persevering with with none enter from Jones however would not achieve this.

“I think he feels like, ‘Let’s go out while we’re still on top,'” the bassist mentioned at the time. “The objective here is to go out on a high note, which not all bands do. … We’re going to go out on a high note and make sure that this legacy is preserved with all the respect and integrity that it deserves.”