Foreigner Behind the Scenes
On January 15th and 16th, Foreigner shot promotional material for their upcoming world tour. The band has been resurgent of late, with songs on the soundtracks of several films (including Rock of Ages and Magic Mike) sending their sales soaring. Here, Kelly Hansen relaxes while Mick Jones tries on his wardrobe options for the shoot.
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Options
Mick Jones and Kelly Hansen patiently wait while their wardrobe options are being prepared during a production and styling meeting at their hotel the day before the shoot.
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Photo Previews
Kelly Hansen and Mick Jones review photo previews on an iPad.
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The makeup chair
Kelly Hansen sits back in the makeup chair to get ready for a long day of shooting.
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Before the first set-up
Before the first set-up of the day, Kelly goes through his wardrobe options with the stylist Kimberly Sussman.
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Impromptu jam
The band launches an impromptu jam session while everyone breaks for lunch. Any time they could find a few minutes free in the schedule, they'd play.
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On camera
In order to give the band an idea of what the final images will look like, preview photos were streamed to an iPad for them to view as the shoot was taking place. Here, the band pauses to see what they look like on camera.
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Their own little world
Jeff and Kelly seemed to go into their own little world any time they started playing.
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Break
All day long, someone was singing or cracking jokes.
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Finishing touches
The stylist adds some finishing touches to Mick Jones' wardrobe.
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Reviewing photographs
The band reviews photographs on an iPad with the photographer, Ian Witlen.
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Kick up your feet
Mick Jones kicks up his feet and relaxes in the wardobe area as the 10-hour day in the studio nears an end.
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Makeup and styling
Kelly Hansen watches as Mick Jones has makeup and styling done.
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Gibson Les Paul
Production manager Steve Croxford helps Mick Jones strap up his Gibson Les Paul before heading into the studio to shoot some of his individual portraits.
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Second day of shooting
Reviewing photos with Kelly Hansen and Jeff Pilson while on location in Miami on the second day of shooting.
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Sharing a laugh
Foreigner members share a laugh and ham it up for the camera after Kelly Hansen cracks a joke.
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Mansion Nightclub
Kelly Hansen goes through his wardrobe options at Mansion Nightclub, the second location of day two.
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Relaxing
Mick Jones relaxes as drummer Chris Frazier has his makeup done before the final set-up at Mansion.