6 He battled a serious brain tumor. In 1997, Lou was diagnosed with a type of brain tumor called a craniopharyngioma. Though not cancerous, its location required immediate and risky surgery.

Lou Gramm, former lead singer and founding member of Foreigner, talks about how a brain tumor and its removal in 1997 affected his life.

Doctors found a brain tumor in Lou Gramm in 1997. He was told there was 'no hope' Hope came anyway in the form of "60 Minutes" segment about a doctor in Boston.

“Lou Gramm, born Louis Grammatico on May 2, 1950 in Rochester, New York, ... including a brain tumor. Gramm responded with an expression of pride in his Rochester area roots. ...

Lou Gramm explains the joy and struggle of turning a great idea into a great song: "That is the most fun." Doctors found a brain tumor in Lou Gramm in 1997. He was told there was 'no hope' ...