Peter Frampton on the Worst Time in his Life

[@danielevans9379]

Owning the album “Frampton Comes Alive” in the 1970’s was literally a rite of passage for us millions of American suburban teenagers. Thank you Peter, you were a part of a magical time in our lives.

[@PenelopePitstop1965]

'North American' suburban teenagers... 😉 That album ruled in Canada in the 70s!! RULED!

[@geoffrey_b]

Yup still have my copy and its in great shape. The record player? Not so much.

[@user-gv4fj1zj6e]

Everyone had that great album, and it was at every other garage sale. So common I owned 7 copies as a collector!

[@garyolshan4177]

I was lucky to see him live when they recorded FCA at Winterland in San Fran in 1974. Unforgettable !

[@donnaatienza8001]

aww I own it too and I love it!

[@antileft6776]

Frampton is a living legend.

[@ms.tep_]

Yeah!

[@colleeninga3411]

Peter looks great, and he is a kind and decent man.

[@miamibeachsunnydays8274]

Peter lost his hair and that was the beginning of the end, in this business it's all about looks!!!!!

[@MsBeachgirl10]

He still looks GREAT at 74!😍

[@deborahk7667]

agree , he has beautiful smooth skin .. love the 70's

[@karrijordan9427]

Absolutely looks great

[@whatzmynamesunshine2330]

Very Handsome ❤

[@teresacollins9218]

Yes he does!!

[@fitzml1485]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@suek9456]

This man is a legend 🙌 My childhood wouldn’t be the same without Frampton Comes Alive.❤

[@peter-ek3uh]

For me it was Zappa's Apostrophe!!!

[@MikeTesa]

A real grounded gentleman without the typical ego. Time brings wisdom. I could easily be his friend

[@nealbeard1]

Yes he is Humble Pie

[@coolramone]

I don’t need no doctor 🎶

[@peter-ek3uh]

I laughed when Zappa mocked him with "I (have been) in you".... But I do like him. His guitar playing is great. And he DEFINATELY comes off as a nice friendly guy.

[@RobinShepard-nz7fq]

A magical time is 70s with great musicians it was a wonderful time to grow up❤

[@tribzman3977]

Graduated in '78 and the 70s can and will never be replaced. We're so effing lucky to have seen and experienced things kids nowadays will never. Even though I'm 64 now, I'm so happy I grew up in that era and wouldn't trade it for the world.

[@kimsold22]

Class of 79 in the house. Do you feel like we do?

[@amyhagstrom8552]

I have to agree!! ❤

[@DebNewton-kh4cv]

Oh the memories!

[@motherterezzza3466]

@@kimsold22 class of ‘76 here. I loved that song and the era we grew up in. Do you Feel like I Dooooo!

[@rangerwhite5165]

Frampton Comes Alive. One of the best live albums ever. Outstanding.

[@somejackball]

agreed! i talked my dad into getting me a whole new stereo system, just for that album ☮

[@StanDupp6371]

No live album is really live, lots of studio overdubs and trickery.

[@RhondaHunt-jk4zv]

Smooth move, dude.​@@somejackball

[@barrybrodin7085]

​@@StanDupp6371 Made In Japan 72 qualifies

[@jimbrookfield9011]

Don’t forget Humble Pie “ Rockin the Fillmore”. He plays and sings on it. Best live album

[@MikeGervasi]

He still looks great and is one of the most melodic guitarists ever.

[@PeterFrampton-k8l]

Thank you for acknowledging my song's ❤, where are you from and would you love to be my friend?

[@thereseember2800]

What was incredible about Peter Frampton is that he smiled all the time, which was very rare for musicians to do at that time.

[@acooksla]

At what time? This is recent

[@LoriVFenske]

@@acookslaShe’s talking about his concerts. 🙄

[@LoriVFenske]

I know, he’s such a lovely human.

[@Joe-mz6dc]

Then Eddie came along and smiled a bit too much.

[@NYCHFAN]

He is definitely joy filled.

[@rgs4x]

Peter, I am 14 years sober too! I am glad I was in high school when Frampton Comes Alive. It was a great time to be alive.

[@WriterandPhotographer]

Congrats.............good job.

[@davidl570]

Great to hear! Keep hanging in there.

[@robmills7611]

Welcome to the club! 👍

[@bgandjsco1]

That record consumed the summer of 1976, and those were the days when a record could have a cultural impact. I miss those days.

[@mikeivey8169]

That one and Fly like an eagle along with Bostons debut all bring back the summer of 76

[@deborahchesser7375]

I was only 10 but was well aware that those were to be the best days of my life, I got the Boston album and this one, great stuff and always will be.

[@scottbrown2308]

I was on Panama City Beach in 76 and Frampton comes alive was blurring from every car stereo system on the beach and the strip. It was an awesome time. Thank you Peter Frampton.

[@paulprecht2581]

Same on Long Island beaches.

[@annagarcia6898]

Same in Lake Tahoe, CA

[@lab4389]

Have it, husband has it, son has it. Frampton Comes Alive was a writ of passage in the ‘70’s. Never get tired of it. And don’t forget his contribution in Humble Pie. Congratulations getting inducted into the RR hall of Fame. 🤩💯

[@lionheartroar3104]

Frampton's voice still intact and his guitar tone is gorgeous.

[@Hughenn]

Dan asks some great questions and is also a great listener.

[@bond7459]

Very much so.

[@OttoByOgraffey]

Dan has no idea who Peter Frampton is.

[@jpp7783]

It’s actually rather sad that a broadcast journalist, at one time the standard-bearer for the industry, is now doing celeb soft stories. Yes, it’s better than Us Weekly, but it’s nothing compared to what he once was.

[@francisduggan9793]

He's a totally disgraced fraud. 😊

[@eamonnmorris5331]

Dan Rather is completely out of his element interviewing rock n roll celebs. The 'look' is ALL WRONG! I wonder whose 'bright idea' this was?

[@janvanzuilekom]

I bought Framton comes alive in 1976 and i thought its never getting better than this , the summer of my life

[@johnCjr4671]

Yupp the 70’s was definitely the peak of commercial Rock & roll talent , I didn’t think it would ever end ? 😢

[@dennisfitch2036]

Peter interviews so well.. better than any other musician I know of

[@PeterFrampton-k8l]

A lovely morning to you! Thank you for the kind words, where are you from?

[@sandysouthward3635]

I love Peter Frampton even more today!! What a great guy!!❤

[@PeterFrampton-k8l]

A lovely morning to you! Thank you for the kind words Sandy where are you from?

[@lisabowden1679]

And I still love you all these years later!!

[@PeterFrampton-k8l]

A lovely morning to you! Thank you for the kind words, where are you from?

[@VonBluesman]

He has always been the Golden Guy with the Golden Heart and a world class musician.

[@UNCHART3DGAMING]

“Frampton Comes Alive” - so did we - many thanks to you Peter for your body of work - it is nothing short of exquisite!

[@user-os1sg9ku6r]

He was the one of the biggest rock stars in the 1970's. Saw him several times back then and also recently! Great guitarist!

[@primateproductions126]

Absolute legend. Inspiring guitarist and songwriter.

[@annagarza7299]

In 1976 we were freshman in high school and we loved his music

[@PeterFrampton-k8l]

A lovely morning to you! Thank you for the kind words, where are you from?

[@radbrothersrc]

Lucky enough to see "Frampton Comes Alive" on his Australian tour in 78 great concert brilliant guitarist 🎸👍

[@btj1844]

Thanks for all of the great interviews Dan Rather. Love Frampton.

[@allanahquinn7277]

Imagine bringing so much joy to so many people just once in your life let alone his other achievements. Thanks Peter and all the best to you.

[@oysterdiva2853]

Yes. I've owned Frampton Comes Alive numerous times and it is phenomenal. However, I finally got to see him live about 20 years ago i think it was, and he and his band blew that album out of thw water! Wow! 💚

[@margotconway8605]

I'm not a guitar player, singer and songwriter but I'm understanding Peter's nervousness about how in the heck he was supposed to top or sustain the greatness of the Frampton Comes Alive album. Everyone had this album. He WAS in fact competing with himself. I love this man a guitar genius and a very humble gentleman. Congrats Peter on being inducted (finally) into the R&RHOF. From a 4-ever fan 🎉🎶🎶🎵🎵🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸

[@Proverbs--tx6yr]

I saw Peter Frampton for my 16th Birthday in the summer of 1976 in Boston, what a time of life it was.. I truly miss those days ❤

[@debraanchante3661]

I fell in love with the love of my life as a teenager listening to frampton comes alive.. when his songs come on the radio it still takes me right back there to those sweet days

[@Super-ew1ty]

Me too, God wouldn't be good to repeat that?

[@DebNewton-kh4cv]

Me too…I get teary 🥹

[@joanneogley4874]

First album I ever bought, took the city bus downtown and purchased Frampton Comes Alive. I loved Peter Frampton

[@Scott-Andy]

Ladies & Gentlemen Peter Frampton ❤ What a great interview. Bravo

[@sharonroberts6697]

Def a touchstone from my childhood. Great musician. Such a pleasant interview.

[@traceymunn3022]

That album brings back so many memories of 1976. I was 15 at the time, and loved it, and still do. It seemed like everyone in New Zealand bought that album. Thank you Peter.

[@andrews127]

Fellow New Zealander here. I was one of them . 14 years old.

[@markelliottrayner]

I was 13 and down in the Deep South in Dunedin… and yeah you’re right Tracey it was on everyone’s record player and still is on mine… even though the Damned and the Sex Pistols arrived a short time later and changed everything 🙂 We were so blessed to grow up with so much great music and bands

[@samzach2057]

Peter Frampton is a class act and a great musician!!!

[@timfahey7127]

He looks great. What a handsome mature man....and the talent....my god.👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@DeutschlandGuy]

Seeing that Peter is doing well and at peace with the road he has taken is an inspiration. He could just as easily have dived off the deep end and never have come back, but he chose to face his demons take a better path. Obviously, he turned his life around and has built a nice life for himself. That took real strength and courage. Respect! 💪

[@Suzette-gb7uj]

I love Peter Frampton, his talent, incredible, but he was GORGEOUS! That can never be denied. He is still a handsome man, and he is so real. Frampton Comes Alive was THE ALBUM!

[@mightymouse2098]

PETER FRAMPTON WAS MY FAVORITE ARTIST I SAW QUITE FEW OF HIS CONCERTS IN CANADA. I PRAY FOR HIS GOOD HEALTH AND CONTINUED HAPPINESS

[@youtoo2233]

Saw Frampton about 20 years ago, good show! Lines on my face is probably my favorite song by him!

[@debraanchante3661]

That’s my favorite frampton song too

[@LovingLife6717]

Never heard of that song so I looked it up - a really good one.

[@mistiquefire3462]

Unbelievable song

[@stevecarter3916]

This reminds me of dad coming home from night shift. He would pour a glass of beer that he never finished and just blast this song. Now I'm 60 and he's 83 and we still blast this song together. Still making memories I'll never forget

[@one-stopgodshop2171]

Thank you, Peter Frampton for your honesty and vulnerability. This interview will help many, many people. One again, money/business rears it's ugly head, contributing to an artist hating their craft, too.

[@TheStuport]

I remember courting my girlfriend (who later became my wife) and I would bring over to her place "Frampton Comes alive" and Pink Floyd's "Dark Side Of The Moon" and we absolutely went through Diamond head Needles on her Stereo phonograph playing those two albums! We both were just out of High School....invincible....and totally in love! ❤

[@Nigel-ef2ft]

His father was my Art teacher. A very good teacher.

[@LindyLou127]

Love Peter..he’s such a great guitarist and has made some brilliant albums. He’s still gorgeous ❤

[@karenworley241]

He was soo good, loved his music, I saw him as a teenager around 75 in New Orleans, great memories 💙

[@larrylebowski8386]

I’ve really enjoyed just about all these Dan Rather interviews with music stars from the 60’s and 70’s. You can tell that he’s enjoying himself too.

[@Suzette-gb7uj]

Yes, they’re great interviews. They’re something I can binge watch.

[@artdigital3478]

And DAN is 93! Sharp! Pete looking great at 74. Humility makes everyone look good; definitely a strength and a friend.

[@KWSfan2000]

Loved him since I was 11 and my dad brought home the 45 of Baby I love your way. Christmas of 1976 got the album, still own it. Always a fan....wish him the best with his fight against IBS and hope he can play for years to come. I suffered a medical emergency that put me a chair ....he is an inspiration.

[@misscantbewrong6649]

Ive seen FRAMPTON 6 times he is great love him!!!

[@MellowWind]

Such a lovely guy.

[@michellegoldstein592]

I had his albums as a teen and listened to them countless times. Still do.. He's a genius.

[@phyllisstrider2998]

I saw him in concert in 76 and again in 2019. He was great both times. Love his music.

[@stevewhitelock-m8x]

Thanks for the memories Peter...love your music!

[@jgoel3266]

I love him. Special, lovely person.

[@reba5679]

I went to his first “final” concert a few years ago. He is STILL very a very impressive musician and engaged with the audience. He loved his fans and we loved him back. See him if you can!

[@mariag4677]

He's still gorgeous! When I was a teenager, I had a huge poster of him on my bedroom wall.....huge picture of him in the middle, and smaller ones all around the edges 🥰

[@heidikamrath1951]

Yes! Still gorgeous!

[@peter-ek3uh]

Hey.....you were my girlfriend!!!

[@cynthiaporcaro9937]

He's such a talent and absolutely one if the greatest guitarist of all time ❤

[@wkelly-hn4kb]

I was 16. Saw he and Gary Wright open for Yes Relayer tour with 125 thousand other fans in a packed a JFK Stadium .Awesome year

[@coleenrudolph5807]

A very down to earth person. Honest. And a great talent. I have the album Frampton Comes Alive. I remember when the Album first came out. It was great then and still great today. Thank you Peter Frampton. ❤️🙏🏻

[@Trey2025]

"Do You Feel Like We Do" is one of my favorites. Peter, you rock!

[@sandylabarbera9756]

Thanks for the Frampton interview I feel like listening to some Peter Frampton music!❤

[@Melodi-ei1un]

You asked me to be your friend many many years ago at a concert. Just sit and talk and I was scared because I didn't really know anything about you and myself and a young age. But you are a wonderful person as I know now. I wish I had said ok and just sat down to a cup of tea and just talked. God bless you.

[@tomv4408]

I never thought that Dan Rather would be so good at interviewing rock stars.

[@markcook3570]

Met Peter after a show in Nashville that he was also attending. Shook his hand, told Peter I had been a fan since the 9th grade when his live album was released. To shake the hand that had thrilled so many with his musical prowess truly a delight....

[@stevecarter3916]

Most underrated guitarist EVER!!! He shows the world how its done

[@tracyg.6661]

You are the best thing that ever happened to my life as a teenager growing up...when are you coming back to Grants Pass Oregon?

[@bobkish824]

I'm a huge fan of Humble Pie. Often overlooked are Humble Pie's first two albums, titled, "Town and Country," and "As Safe as Yesterday Is." Frampton's singing, songwriting and guitar playing on these early, somewhat mellow albums was magnificent.

[@JohnBock-nq9lr]

Take Me Back Only you Can See Home and Away Etc. First one has more great Marriott tracks....Desperation is fantastic.

[@birage9885]

I agree, and I will say that if a person doesn't know Pete's work with the Pie and his early solo albums, they really don't know Frampton, he is deeper than 'Show me the way', lol !

[@NYCHFAN]

My sister had his Frampton album, which we both loved. Then I got Frampton Comes Alive. We wore out the grooves of both of those albums! ❤

[@rsoubiea]

Sopwith camel, humble pie, he went on tour with Bowie, he’s an institution in my mind. He’s stayed humble love him very much. Right on Peter!

[@TheBella2u]

Peter’s father was David Jones aka Bowie music teacher.

[@seabertotter4325]

Sopwith Camel was a San Francisco. Frampton's Camel was another thing.

[@nervo6321]

Great great guitar player something Peter isn’t always recognised for.

[@jomama5186]

❤ you forever Peter Frampton !!! You were a part of my childhood. I will carry you in my heart FOREVER !!! YOU ARE FOREVER BELOVED !!! I still play your music ! ❤ you !!!

[@mattdylan664]

Peters song writing and playing has always been under rated, innovative and unique - best of all it still sounds fresh a half a century later , God bless You Mr.Frampton, your music has been the soundtrack to my life from childhood to middle age and has given me comfort, joy and inspiration every step of the way

[@Hollyberry-no-you-didnt]

I was 13 when the live album came out and my brother had taped it on his 8-track deck so we could play it in his car and it was playing ALL OF THE TIME. So I got the album so I could play it myself over and over. Got the huge poster of Frampton and hung it on my wall. Then I found out he was 26!!! Way too old hahahaha. I still had a major crush on him. He was very beautiful at 26 and his music was perfection to a 13 year old girl just coming of age. I still can cry hearing "Lines on my Face" - my brother and sister went away to college and I was a Sr in High School still playing the album constantly and for some reason I felt lonely and sorry for myself feeling left behind. That's the first song I go to when I play the album. Consider it still top 3 favorite albums of my life. Thank you Peter Frampton for being the soundtrack of my life!!

[@Clairebearthegoodfinder]

Its okay I still think the world of you 😘🤗 remember there can never be another Frampton ! And man you made history instantly! Best wishes! ❤

[@tribzman3977]

Lines On My Face - one of the most profoundly underrated songs he ever did. If you have never listened before, it's truly a musical treat.

[@rockyroad3665]

I bought his album in 76 and still have it today! What a talent and an important part of my teenage years.

[@tammyhollandsworth6783]

Would of never recognized him. He carry’s himself well at this age! He definitely had the looks and the talent when I was a teenager! ❤

[@TreeFrogWillow]

One of THE best albums of all time . First time I heard it was when I was 11 years old , still listen to it at 58 ! You can’t say that about many albums.

[@anthonyarnold1318]

Frampton Comes Alive became so big because it captured the energy and massive sound of Peter in a live setting that the studio versions never did.

[@JoeyP322]

Although I can say I wasn’t a huge fan of his, I did enjoy some of his work. “I Can’t Stand It No More” was a favorite song of mine… What a stand up guy.

[@rick3747]

I am 58. Yes, many on here are a bit older but to me as a huge Rock fan since 1973. Yes and Led Zep were my start. I have always felt that five albums of the 1970s rocked my world then and now like no others. No order of importance: "Frampton Comes Alive" "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" "Boston" "Van Halen" "Highway to Hell"

[@nicorayo195]

When I was 12 I asked my big sister for 'Frampton Comes Alive' on 8-track for Christmas. A year or two later I bought the Lp, then the CD which I later downloaded as Mp3's for my itunes and ipod. I'm now 61 and my taste in music has grown tremendously, but I still love that album.

[@gfriedman99]

Some of the greatest solos are on that album. His jazz influences are what makes him such a great player.

[@2009captainpaul]

As a 10 year old playing drums in 1976, I heard Peter Frampton Comes Alive on the radio and immediately raced out and bought the vinyl album and been a big fan ever since. I still own that vinyl record and still listen to Frampton’s music to this day. It never gets old. Amazing guitar player, vocalist and gentleman. I might add, he has to one a very small few who can replicate his singing and guitar playing live over and over again even all these years down the track in 2024. So glad he got inducted into the rock hall of fame. It was long overdue.

[@annetteguth3727]

Dan the best..full respect for Mr Frampton talented big time handsome .beautiful knows you cannot look like 25 for ever..❤❤❤

[@sirwinston2368]

I just turned 15 when that album came out in January 1976. It hit No. 1 in April. It was the smash of the summer before I went to high school (10th grade). I remember Frampton and Queen especially that summer. Bohemian Rhapsody. Great stuff. Blows away anything on the radio today. Maybe I'm just too old these days (almost 64).

[@63ah1275]

He was my next-door neighbor in the late '70s. Heard him play daily.

[@whtfsh765]

Considering all he's been through, I think he looks really good.

[@drumdiscussion7776]

Thanks Dan and Peter for a reflective and revealing commentary on his life's journey of twists and turns. We all learn lessons at different stages of our lives. I am glad Peter had the strength to continue and create music for all to be inspired.❤

[@bradbegley8745]

The live album was extremely pivatel for the 70's , everyone loved it. I'd say everyone has a fond memory with that album. Love everything he done , fantastic musician and song writer.

[@mthivier]

He's inherently likable, with an unusual amount of self-awareness.

[@josephgarcia2979]

Back in 1988, while fishing on Clearlake, I had the pleasure of listening to him play at the Konocti Resort. We stayed in the area for a while before moving on to a different part of the lake, but what a surprise and memory!

[@sandyaw3057]

I still love you after all these years Peter Frampton ❤️

[@jimhislop2979]

Such a nice guy.

[@italishgirl5601]

He’s aged like fine wine

[@pianoman6639]

I truly had forgotten about Peter Frampton but love that album and that distinctive sound especially on Show Me The Way.. totally unaware of any of this but what a great guy . Wonderful to see he not only survived but has grown . Maybe definition of true success

[@mbgrafix]

Peter is pondering...pensively trying to answer why Frampton Comes Alive broke all sales records. I'll answer that question for you Peter...because the record is incredible on every conceivable level! It has songs with the most amazing hooks together with unprecedented guitar wizardry that included Peter brilliantly bringing his guitar to life through the use of a talk-box, making it seem as though his guitar could also talk to the audience. On top of all this, it has the power and ambiance of a live audience cheering it on like rocket fuel! That's why!

[@marykayd2781]

He’s still so beautiful!

[@gregkoegel7311]

Frampton Comes Alive is probably my all time favorite album. I remember being 16, struggling to learn to play guitar and wearing the grooves out of the album. Thanks Peter for the great time and memories