Quotes by Mick Jones

“In these circumstances, it was left to me to consider whether the music that was FOREIGNER should be abandoned to history, leaving me to change direction and start a new venture, or whether it was something that I wanted to keep pursuing and enjoying. Im happy to say that the vision of FOREIGNER as once more being a major force in Rock music prevailed, and I now am intent on making that happen.”

“Urgent.”

“The enthusiasm is incredible. Foreigner really is my legacy. Its the most successful thing Ive done in my life. Its sort of my baby. I thought maybe Id give it a shot, get a really great band together and see how it goes.”

“The band is something Im very proud of, and obviously Im very attached to it. Theres a certain uniqueness to Foreigner.”

“Were starting with a clean slate. I feel like fresh ideas are coming back. Its a new beginning.”

“Ive known Jason since he was about 18, and he got in touch with me through our mutual friend Phil Carson, who I knew when he was an executive at Atlantic Records, Foreigners original label.”