Why was Lou replaced by Johnny Edwards for the Unusual Heat album in 1991?
At the time, Lou had already released a solo album (Ready or Not) in 1987 and was working on his second solo album that was released in 1989 (Long Hard Look). Lou wanted to be able to record solo and tour solo for his albums, as well as contribute to Foreigner, but “artistic differences” between himself and Foreigner resulted in a split so that he could concentrate on his solo album. You will get different stories depending on if you ask Lou or Mick, essentially, an agreement between Lou and Mick could not be worked out. Mick hired Johnny Edwards to replace Lou for 1991’s Unusual Heat album and tour.
