WATCH: Foreigner members reunite for first time in 37 years

Three former members of rock band Foreigner reunited for the first time since 1980 during a concert at Jones Beach, New York.

Rolling Stone reported that original lead singer Lou Gramm, original keyboardist Al Greenwood and original instrumentalist Ian McDonald performed 1977's "Long, Long Way From Home," 1978's "Hot Blooded" and 1984's "I Want to Know What Love Is."

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A video of the reunion performance was posted to the band's official Facebook page Thursday.

Foreigner Reunion w/ Lou Gramm, Ian McDonald, and Al Greenwood
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Posted by Foreigner on Thursday, July 20, 2017

Ultimate Classic Rock reported that the reunion of the four of the five surviving original members was confirmed by Gramm and founding member guitarist Mick Jones at of the group.

Original drummer Dennis Elliott did not participate in the reunion and left the band in 1991. Greenwood and McDonald were fired from the group in 1980. Bassist Ed

Gagliardi left the group in 1979 and died in 2014.

“It was great to have Lou, Al and Ian join us on stage last night, and certainly brought back some special memories,” Jones said in a statement. “All the original guys are out there playing live shows and working on studio projects. A performance by the entire original band for a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction next year would be a great way to cap off our 40th anniversary celebrations.”

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