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    Foreigner

    Foreigner

    Awards & Honours

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    Awards Won

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    Honours

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    Rankings

    2

    Covers

    3

    Records

    Foreigner's career is defined by unprecedented commercial success and longevity in the rock genre. With over 80 million records sold worldwide, they rank among the best-selling bands of all time. Their achievement of six consecutive multi-platinum albums reaching the US Top 10 is a rare feat that underscores their consistency and appeal. The band's induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2024 serves as the crowning achievement of a career that spanned five decades, cementing their status as pioneers of the arena rock sound.

    Foreigner receiving an award

    Awards

    Honours & Distinctions

    Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction

    Rock and Roll Hall of Fame·2024

    Inducted as a performer for their significant contributions to rock music.

    Guinness World Record

    Guinness World Records·Various

    Recognized as one of the best-selling bands of all time with over 80 million records sold.

    New York State Music Hall of Fame

    New York State Music Hall of Fame·Unknown

    Inducted for their contributions to the state's musical heritage.

    Rankings & Lists

    #93

    100 Greatest Artists of All Time

    Rolling Stone·2023
    #Top 10

    Greatest Ballads of All Time

    Billboard·Various

    Magazine Covers

    Rolling Stone

    1981

    Promoting album 4

    Billboard

    1985

    Promoting single "I Want to Know What Love Is"

    Records & Feats

    Best-Selling Band of All Time

    Sales·Ongoing

    Over 80 million records sold worldwide, including 38 million in the US.

    Consecutive Top 10 Albums

    Chart Record·1977–1987

    Six consecutive studio albums reached the US Top 10 chart.

    Longest Running #1 Album

    Chart Record·1981

    Album 4 spent 10 weeks at number one on the Billboard 200.