Kelly Hansen, the powerhouse frontman of the legendary rock band Foreigner, said he looks to write a new chapter with the iconic rockers in 2025. Their upcoming tour, dubbed "The Farewell Tour," doesn't mean the group is disappearing, but rather that Foreigner will be scaling back without saying goodbye. “I want to be able to do other things in my life while I still can,” said Hansen, who emphasized the importance of maintaining high standards for every performance. The performances, which can include as many as 60 instrumentalists and a 50-voice choir, take a lot of work to put together. “You have to compose the extra symphonic elements to already existing pop compositions,” he explained, adding that preparation can take months but that the end result is rewarding. “This was another way of presenting our music in a different light,” Hansen said. “What we got in the end was really cool and really special.” Foreigner’s music remains iconic, and fans can sing along to nearly every word of their extensive catalog. Hansen attributes this longevity to the expertise and collaboration involved in crafting their hits. August 11, 2023, Dallas, Texas, United States: Kelly Hansen, member of the American rock band Foreigner performs on stage as part of their 'The Historic Farewell Tour' at the Dos Equis Pavilion. (Photo by Javier Vicencio / Eyepix Group) (Photo credit should read Javier Vicencio / Eyepix Group/Future Publishing via Getty Images) “These songs were well-written and well-arranged by talented people,” he said. “If I can get the audience to connect to memories or feel something deeply, then I’ve done something worthwhile.” As 2024 ends and the party that leads to 2025 is forthcoming, Hansen, who knows a bit about parties, has a message for those who will be celebrating the new year. “Drink responsibly, and try not to wake up with a headache,” he said. It's good advice that revelers will want to heed as Foreigner takes the stage on New Year's Eve for Coast-to-Coast Countdown to 2025, an exclusive New Year’s Eve special that will transport over 50 million American homes through four time zones of midnight celebrations live from the iconic Treasure Island Hotel and Casino lagoon on the Las Vegas strip. Foreigner, Rick Springfield, Sheila E., Spin Doctors, Lisa Lisa, George Thorogood, Exposé, Deborah Cox, Lita Ford, Morris Day, and Lee Rocker of the Stray Cats will join the Jacksons to rock you into 2025. Check your local listings for details on how to watch, or stream Coast-to-Coast Countdown to 2025 LIVE on this website and enjoy exclusive bonus content not seen anywhere else.