The Dead Daisies Announce Kelly Hansen (Ex-Foreigner) as New Singer, Unveil 2027 Tour Dates and New Single

The Dead Daisies have unveiled Kelly Hansen as their new frontman, along with a lineup of musicians for their 2027 tour and a new single titled "Lift Me Up." The band, which formed in 2012, previously featured singers Jon Stevens (INXS, Noiseworks), John Corabi (Mötley Crüe, The Scream), Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple, Trapeze), and Corabi again. The current lineup includes Doug Aldrich (Whitesnake, Dio), David Lowy (MINK, Red Phoenix), Tommy Clufetos (Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath), and Jimi Crutchley (The Quireboys).

Hansen, who left Foreigner after 20 years as their lead singer, expressed excitement about joining The Dead Daisies, stating, "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 also shared enthusiasm for the direction The Daisies is taking, noting that Hansen "fits right" and "we've got a killer record taking shape." The band is currently working on a new album and released a preview of the single "Lift Me Up," a riff-heavy rocker with a melodic and positive lyric reflecting on current times.

The band's 2027 US tour will begin on April 30th at Mickey's Black Box in Lititz, Pennsylvania, and run through May 15th in Los Angeles, with dates and venues TBC. The UK/European tour will commence on March 4th in Bochum, Germany, at Zeche, and continue through March 21st in Berlin, Germany, at Columbia Theater.