Foreigner’s chances of being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame received a boost this week from one of the most famous names in the music world.

Paul McCartney expressed his support for Foreigner — one of 15 nominees vying for induction this year — in a video posted by the band on Tuesday via social media.

In the five-second clip, the former Beatle keeps things concise and snappy. “Foreigner, not in the Hall of Fame? What the f**k?” Sir Paul says, finishing with a little “acck!” sound. McCartney, who evidently filmed the video while sitting in a car, is one of several celebs who’ve shared positive sentiments about Foreigner as a Rock Hall prospect.

It’s all part of a campaign launched by Mark Ronson, a Grammy-winning songwriter, DJ and producer who’s also the stepson of Mick Jones, one of the founding members of Foreigner.

To help sway folks who vote for Rock Hall inductions, Ronson solicited video messages from some of the band’s famous fans — Dave Grohl, Jack Black, Josh Homme of Queens of the Stone Age and Chad Smith of the Red Hot Chili Peppers — and posted a compilation on Instagram.

After McCartney’s thumb’s up for Foreigner came in, Ronson decided to showcase that video during a appearance on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.” Ronson, 48, also explained how his video campaign for Foreigner got rolling.

“I called in some favors,” Ronson told Fallon on Monday’s program. “So there’s some people that I’ve met along the way, making music myself, that I knew were fans of Foreigner, like Jack Black and Dave Grohl and Slash and some really awesome people. And they all made these videos. And so we made this little trailer and then I sent it around to some people that I thought might dig it. And one of the people I sent it to was Sir Paul McCartney. … So he sent me this video back that is, like, his endorsement of Foreigner.”

Ronson added that the McCartney video, which made its debut on Fallon’s show, surprised him because Sir Paul used the F-word. “There’s some stuff that you’ve never seen Paul McCartney do before,” Ronson said. (Watch his Monday appearance on “Fallon” in the video below.)

Foreigner, a British-American rock band formed in 1976, would appear to be quite suitable for the Rock Hall, with a history that spans nearly five decades, top-selling albums that include 1978′s “Double Vision” and 1981′s “4,” and radio hits such as “Cold as Ice,” “Hot Blooded,” “Head Games,” “Feels Like the First Time,” “Double Vision,” “Urgent” and “I Want to Know What Love Is.”

This is the first time Foreigner has been nominated for inclusion in the Rock Hall, and the band’s devoted fan base regards it as an honor long overdue. Also, Jones, 79, Foreigner’s founding guitarist and a key songwriter for the group, has been in poor heath in recent years, struggling with Parkinson’s disease. Induction into the Rock Hall this year would be an well-timed tribute to his many accomplishments in music.

“Fans will have become very aware that for some time now, I have not been performing onstage with the band,” Jones said on Feb. 21 via social media. “Several years ago, I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. I want everyone to know that I am doing alright. However, I’ve always liked to be at my best when performing onstage, and sadly, at present, I find that a bit difficult. I am still very much involved in the background with Foreigner and remain a presence. Parkinson’s is a daily struggle; the important thing is to persevere and remind myself of the wonderful career I’ve had in music. I thank all the fans who have supported Foreigner throughout the years and continue to attend our concerts — I want you to know I appreciate your support; it always means so very much to me, but especially so at this point in my life.”

Singer Lou Gramm, the voice of Foreigner during its heyday, left the band in 1990, reunited with Foreigner in 1992, and made another exit in 2002. The current lineup features singer Kelly Hansen, bassist Jeff Pilson, drummer Chris Frazier, keyboard player Michael Bluestein and guitarists Bruce Watson and Louis Maldonado.

A 2024 list of nominees for induction to the Rock & Roll Hall of Hall was announced in February. Along with Foreigner, nominees include Ozzy Osbourne, Cher, Mary J. Blige, Mariah Carey, Dave Matthews Band, Sade and Lenny Kravitz. However, not all nominees are guaranteed a spot in the Rock Hall, which is based in downtown Cleveland.

A committee of about 24 people (whose names are not disclosed) typically chooses the artists nominated each year, according to Greg Harris, the Rock Hall’s CEO. Once the nominees are announced, voting begins to determine the artists who’ll be inducted.

“Nominee ballots are sent to an international voting body of more than 1,000 artists, historians, and members of the music industry,” the Rock Hall’s website says. “Factors such as an artist’s musical influence on other artists, length and depth of career and the body of work, innovation, and superiority in style and technique are taken into consideration.”

Fans can vote online for their favorites, as well. The top five artists chosen by fan votes makes up a “fans’ ballot” that’s tallied with the professional ballots, the website says. Inductees for 2024 will be announced in April, and an induction ceremony is planned for the fall.

Foreigner has a history of performances in Alabama, making its last appearance in the state in November 2023 at the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater. Foreigner also is set to appear on March 26 at the Saenger Theatre in Mobile. The band has described its current concert trek as a farewell tour, culminating with a two-part residency at The Venetian Resort in Las Vegas.