Gramm wasn’t the only one annoyed by the decision. The band’s original drummer, Dennis Elliott, did not attend the ceremony. Originally it was rumored that was because spouses were not allowed to walk the red carpet before the show, but LouderSounds said Elliott had discovered that he and other founding members couldn’t perform.

Lou Gramm has shed some light on what went on behind the scenes as Foreigner were inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame

Foreigner were welcomed into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame this year, but the band didn’t feel very welcomed. Drummer Dennis Elliott skipped the induction ceremony — reportedly because his wife was not invited to walk the red carpet,

Lou Gramm explained his decision to quit Foreigner and added he 'never had any regrets' about leaving the band in a November 2024 interview.

Foreigner vocalist Lou Gramm revealed that the band's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame experience felt like someone was pulling a "fast one" on them.

Somehow, I couldn’t sing a rock song at the Rock Hall of Fame when I’m being inducted? It doesn’t make any sense to me, and it sticks in my craw.”