The Dead Daisies Announce Kelly Hansen (Ex-Foreigner) as New Singer, Unveil 2027 Tour Dates and New Single
The rock supergroup has released the new song "Lift Me Up." The Dead Daisies Announce Kelly Hansen (Ex-Foreigner) as New Singer, Unveil 2027 Tour Dates and New Single Spencer Kaufman
The Dead Daisies have announced that former Foreigner singer Kelly Hansen is their new frontman, along with unveiling dates for a 2027 tour as well as a new single titled “Lift Me Up.”
Since forming in 2012, the supergroup has featured singers Jon Stevens (INXS, Noiseworks), John Corabi (Mötley Crüe, The Scream), Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple, Trapeze), and most recently, Corabi again. Now, they start a new chapter featuring Hansen, longtime guitarists Doug Aldrich (Whitesnake, Dio) and David Lowy (MINK, Red Phoenix), drummer Tommy Clufetos (Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath), and bassist Jimi Crutchley (The Quireboys).
Hansen left Foreigner last year after 20 years as their lead singer. In a new statement on joining the Dead Daisies, Hansen noted, “When I left Foreigner after 20 great years, I told everybody I wasn’t ‘retiring’ just moving on to other things. This project gives me the opportunity to stretch out with some new melodies, a new vibe and fresh energy. We’re gonna rock it!”
Lowy added, “We’re fired up about the direction The Daisies is taking. Kelly has slotted in and it just feels right. We’ve got a killer record taking shape and looking forward to a big year of touring ahead. Bring on 2027!”
The band is currently working on a new album, and have offered up a preview with the new single “Lift Me Up,” a riff-heavy rocker showcasing Hansen’s powerful pipes.
Aldrich stated, “‘Lift Me Up’ started off as a dead simple guitar riff and heavy groove….as the song progressed the melody just grew from there. It’s very melodic and the lyric reflects positively and a vibe to lift us up in these crazy times. We’re working on more cool music for the album right now and I’m excited about where it’s heading. It’s also gonna be amazing to be onstage with Kelly again after all these years! His vocal range is exceptional and he’s a badass frontman. Can’t wait to get out there and see you all in 2027!!”
The band has announced a Spring 2027 US tour featuring support from BulletBoys and The Fell (featuring Billy Sheehan), to go along with a March 2027 UK/European run. The stateside outing runs from April 30th at Mickey’s Black Box in Lititz, Pennsylvania, through a May 15th gig at a t0-be-confirmed venue in Los Angeles, with ticket details to be unveiled shortly.
Check out the video for the single “Lift Me Up,” along with the Dead Daisies’ tour dates, below.
The Dead Daisies 2027 US Tour Dates: 04/30, Lititz, PA @ Mickey’s Black Box * 05/01, Leesburg, VA @ Tally Ho Theatre * 05/02, TBC, TBC @ TBC * 05/04, Edwardsville, IL @ Wildey Theatre * 05/06, St. Charles, IL @ Arcada Theater * 05/07, Mount Clemens, MI @ Emerald Theatre * 05/08, Lorain, OH @ Lorain Palace Theatre * 05/11, Denver, CO @ Oriental Theater * 05/13, Tempe, AZ @ Marquee Theatre * 05/14, Las Vegas, NV @ Fremont Country Club * 05/15, Los Angeles, CA @ TBC *
The Dead Daisies 2027 UK/European Tour Dates: 03/04, Bochum, DE @ Zeche 03/05, Eindhoven, NL @ De Effenaar 03/06, Hamburg, DE @ Gruenspan 03/09, London, UK @ O2 Forum 03/10, Nottingham, UK @ Rock City 03/13, Paris, FR @ Élysée Montmartre 03/14, Pratteln, CH @ Z7 03/16, Milan, IT @ Magazzini Generali 03/17, Munich, DE @ Backstage 03/19, Prague, CZ @ Palac Akropolis 03/20, Berlin, DE @ Columbia Theater 03/21, Frankfurt, DE @ Batschkapp
