In a surprise moment that brought judges and fans to their feet, Kelly Hansenlong -standing singer of the legendary rock group STRANGERannounced that he moves live during a special appearance on Nbc‘s “La Voix”. After two decades, the group with one of the most emblematic catalogs of rock, Hasen revealed that he will leave STRANGER at the end of the summer of the summer of 2025.
In a moving segment disseminated at the national level, Hasen presented Luis Maldonado As an official successor – a moment that symbolized both an end and a new daring start for the Powerhouse group.
“Be the voice of STRANGER was one of the greatest honors in my life, “said Hasen. “But it’s time to pass the microphone. Luis To the voice, energy and soul to transport these songs to the future. I couldn’t be more proud to give him that. “”
STRANGER Leader and founder Mick Jones Had said: “In 1976, my goal was to assemble the best group of musicians I could find. The results showed that it worked! About thirty years later, Jason Bonham encouraged me to start again and create a whole new STRANGERAnd the magic was still there. I was particularly lucky in the choice of the main singer.
“”Kelly Hansen is one of the best head men of our company and in the past twenty years, he has inspired a new life in our songs ” Mick Added. “His unlimited energy and her impeccable talent helped us climb the mountain and set up the opportunity for STRANGER singer and guitarist Luis Maldonado To bring us home.
“I wish Kelly Great happiness in his next efforts after our summer tour, and I can’t wait to welcome Luis to his new position. Luis was my choice as a guitarist and he has already shown us what he can do on main voices by facing the group in South America with incredible criticism. He will soon lead the accusation that will make us move towards new heights. “”
Before Luis seal STRANGERHe was best known as the guitarist for FORM And for his work with Lisa Marie Presley. He now goes under the spotlight as STRANGERThe new main singer. Maldonado Bring a rich mixture of vocal power, stage charisma and musical versatility which makes him a natural adjustment to direct the next chapter of the group’s trip.
“This music has been part of my life for as long as I remember,” said Maldonado. “I am ready to honor STRANGERThe inheritance and brings my heart to each performance. “”
Hasen seal STRANGER In 2005 and played a crucial role in revitalizing the group’s live presence. His powerful voice and his magnetic presence presence helped to present STRANGERTimeless blows are timeless for a new generation of fans around the world.
STRANGERThe tour continues until 2025 and will present the two Hasen And Maldonado On stage in a symbolic transfer. The transition coincides with the major stages for the group, including the 50th anniversary of its training next year in New York in 1976.
STRANGER Original singer replaced Lou Gramm with Hasen. Jonesthe only original member remaining STRANGERsuffered from certain health problems from 2011, finally resulting in cardiac surgery in 2012. In February 2024, Jones revealed on social networks that he was fighting against Parkinson’s disease, which explained his absence of STRANGERhas been live shows since 2022.
In March 2023, Hasen said Fox17 Rock & Review about STRANGER‘S Annou beginning that it was embedding on a farewell tower: “I WANNA BE CLEAR: I Have So Much Gratitude for All People Who Have supported this band over the Decades and Have Been There Unrelentingly. And I Just Love that, and I WANT TO HONOR THAT BY NOT Continant to go on way when i can perform These Songs The Way They Need to Be (Performed).
In a separate interview, Kelly was requested by the 96.1 KLPX radio station which led to STRANGERThe decision to stage what was presented as the last series of shows in the group. He said: “One of my things that was important to me is that I am not there to do these songs that I should not do anymore because I can’t do them anymore. I want to do justice to these songs and deliver them strong and dynamic and then stop while we are ahead like that. I saw too much people who are – for probably many different reasons – always when they should be seen.
Responsible for some of the most sustainable hymns in rock and roll, especially “Hero Juke Box”,, “Cold as ice”,, “Hot Blobed”,, “While waiting for a girl like you”,, “Feel like the first time”,, “Urgent”,, “Games Head”,, “Say you will do it” and global success n ° 1 and member of SpotifyExclusive billion club “I want to know what love is”Rock and roll Hall of Famers STRANGER Rock The graphics of almost 50 years after the game with solid Airplay and the success of the Billboard 200 album. STRANGERThe tubes are greater than 15 million per week.
