This page will contain external links about Peter Frampton, as they become available.Peter FramptonPeter Frampton (born April 22, 1950) is a British musician, best known today for his solo work in the mid-1970s as an "arena rocker". He originally became famous, however, as a member of The Herd and became a teen idol in Britain. He then worked with Steve Marriott (of the Small Faces) in Humble Pie, as well as on albums by Harry Nilsson, Jerry Lee Lewis, and George Harrison. His solo debut was 1972's Wind of Change. Frampton's solo breakthrough was the six-times platinum Frampton Comes Alive (1976), which included "Do You Feel Like We Do", "Baby, I Love Your Way" and "Show Me the Way". After his follow-up, I'm in You, was released, Frampton was involved in a serious car crash in the Bahamas. Upon his recovery, Frampton played a part in the Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band film, which failed spectacularly. In the 1980s, Frampton returned to recording, though he has never been able to top the charts since. His latest album is Now, and he embarked on a tour with Styx to support that album. After the attack of the World Trade Center in New York, Frampton decided to become a United States citizen. He was active in the 2004 presidential campaign of John Kerry. Currently he is recording an instrumental album which will feature special guests such as members of Pearl Jam. Discography
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Currently he is recording an instrumental album which will feature special guests such as members of Pearl Jam. Due to their isolation-by-technology themes, they are endlessly compared to Radiohead. He was active in the 2004 presidential campaign of John Kerry. "Everything beautiful is far away" describes a person trapped on a distant planet with fading memories of home, while "Miner at the dial-a-view" describes a person stuck on a distant planet with a machine that gives him a view of home from a distance. After the attack of the World Trade Center in New York, Frampton decided to become a United States citizen. For example, a series of songs describe the life and poetry of JEDDY-3, an alcoholic robot; another song "Broken household appliance national forest" describes, well, electronics strewn about a forest. His latest album is Now, and he embarked on a tour with Styx to support that album. Lyrics generally focus on isolation in a high-tech world, albeit with a rural American spin. In the 1980s, Frampton returned to recording, though he has never been able to top the charts since. Musically, the band features both guitars in the indie rock style, and keyboards reminiscent of Philip Glass's minimalist style. Upon his recovery, Frampton played a part in the Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band film, which failed spectacularly. A band from Modesto, CA; formed 1992. After his follow-up, I'm in You, was released, Frampton was involved in a serious car crash in the Bahamas. Under The Western Freeway (1997). Frampton's solo breakthrough was the six-times platinum Frampton Comes Alive (1976), which included "Do You Feel Like We Do", "Baby, I Love Your Way" and "Show Me the Way". Sophtware Slump (2000). His solo debut was 1972's Wind of Change. Concrete Dunes (2002). He then worked with Steve Marriott (of the Small Faces) in Humble Pie, as well as on albums by Harry Nilsson, Jerry Lee Lewis, and George Harrison. Sumday (2003). He originally became famous, however, as a member of The Herd and became a teen idol in Britain. Below the Radio (2004). Peter Frampton (born April 22, 1950) is a British musician, best known today for his solo work in the mid-1970s as an "arena rocker". Almost Famous as Reg. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band as Billy Shears. Sgt. Wind of Change (1972). Frampton's Camel (1973). Somethin's Happening (1974). Frampton (1975). Frampton Comes Alive (1976). I'm In You (1977). Where I Should Be (1979). Breaking All The Rules (1981). The Art Of Control (1982). Premonition (1986). When All The Pieces Fit (1989). Peter Frampton (1994). Frampton Comes Alive II (1995). Live in Detroit (2000). Now (2003). Live In San Francisco March 24, 1975 (2004). 2004 Summer Tour (2004). |