Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic Oscar-nominated producer/songwriter Mark Ronson has put together an FYC video — not campaigning for his own Academy Award nomination for the music of “Barbie,” but for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame bid for Foreigner, the founding lineup of which happens to have his stepfather, Mick Jones, as a cornerstone.
The video, posted on Ronson’s Instagram account, features Dave Grohl, Jack Black, Slash, the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Chad Smith and Queens of the Stone Age’s Josh Homme (along with Ronson himself) asserting Foreigner’s suitability for Rock Hall induction. “Yes, Mick is my stepdad and I love him more than anything,” Ronson posted, acknowledging his vested interest. “But I’m also a MEGA fan just like Dave, Jack, Slash, Chad and Josh… Enjoy this video and VOTE BABY VOTE!” (Jones is seen above, left, performing alongside original singer Lou Gramm.) A post shared by Mark Ronson (@iammarkronson) Among the testimonials, Homme says, “You want to know what love is?
Love is putting Foreigner in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.” Smith complains, “I can’t believe they’re not in already — oh my God,” echoing the sentiment of a crawl that asks “WTF?” in response to the 1970s-based group not having been previously nominated. “I’ve loved Foreigner since i got their debut record,” Grohl says. “There’s one drum riff that I have used in more than a few songs,” he adds, giving a demonstration of a straight backbeat that leads into a transitional fill.
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