Peter Frampton on his new memoir, David Bowie and overcoming the "depths of despair"

[@carolskinner3985]

I just finished the book today. I cried at the end. I didn't want the book to end. He didn't disappoint me. I hoped he wouldn't. He is great! Just like I thought he would be. He is funny. I knew that about him. When I was reading I could hear his voice in my head. I'm just so glad that someone I have loved since I was a teenager is such a great person. I feel so lucky to have been a teenager in the seventies.

[@BigJimeSlade]

Get the audio book. He reads it. Incredible

[@romanticandperky]

I just started reading this book yesterday (12/5/2022), and by page number two I was astonished. Carol, my earliest childhood friend was 'JD', the very one that Peter Frampton sent to Caracas, Venezuela, to search for his lost, beloved, Les Paul guitar. My late older brother was also a singer/songwriter/guitarist, and 'JD' was working for him and his band before he was hired to work for Peter Frampton. I first met 'JD' when I was five years old, and he showed up at my house when I moved into the neighborhood. 'JD' and I (and my brother) had a close friend who also worked as a 'roadie'. His name was Joey, and he worked for David Bowie and Peter Frampton in 1987 during The 'Glass Spider' tour. He once retrieved a lost, stolen, Les Paul guitar for my brother. 39 years after he worked for Peter Frampton, 'JD' showed up at my brother's deathbed the day before he died. Carol, would you like to hear a song that will make you cry? My late brother wrote this song while he was on tour with Jimi Hendrix-and he's playing the guitar on it (an acoustic): From Buddy Miles' "Them Changes" album: "I Still Love You, Anyway". You can this on youtube. Enjoy.

[@Rockgirl24]

I was 11 when dad brought home 45 of Baby I Love Your Way...own it still. Got Frampton Comes Alive for Christmas in 76 and have that too.. A wonderful talent and person.

[@clearfield2009]

Anyone who grew up in the 70s was and will always be in love with Peter Frampton. 💕💥💕

[@stephaniemorris7197]

YES!

[@1970borntorun]

Or us unfortunate ones born after 1970 that weren't able to see him Live in 1977 ! :)

[@lnmeza1]

You know it!!!!

[@craigjgomez]

Not so much "in love" as love. Being in love is generally about infatuation but love is a passion or admiration. So, I love Frampton but I'm not in love with Frampton.

[@rreed8811]

I still Love Frampton ❤❤❤ My First Concert. Will never forget!!!

[@forensicresearcher603]

I was - and still am - such a big fan of Peter Frampton and saw him at Anaheim Stadium in 1976! Just received his beautiful book yesterday. Knowing that he has held this book, autographed it, and wrote it from his heart is so touching. I'll always be a Frampton fan~ 💘

[@davidmcintier128]

I was at that show, it was great!

[@forensicresearcher603]

@@davidmcintier128Who knew that 44 years later we'd both be in another Frampton fan arena? Merry Christmas! 🎄

[@stevehawthorn8733]

Even my Father who would have turned 87 in April earlier this year had Frampton comes alive when it came out and it would be on constantly in the car when I was 15 years old and I absolutely love that album and when I play or hear that album I think of my Dad who was also my best friend, and we played Show me the way at his funeral when cancer took him from us in 2013.

[@1970borntorun]

Very nice story my friend :)

[@MrJoeyplatinum]

Yes.....very nice...lost my dad in 1999......I did not know it , but growing up as a kid....my dad was my best friend......

[@senorrefresco4141]

Cool story Steve. Your dad sounded like an awesome, open minded guy.

[@curtismartin7187]

Great story, thanks for sharing!

[@patritablackston2064]

So very sorry for your loss Steve, may your Dad's journey be a very peaceful one. and by the way; your dad would very proud of your comment.

[@hnc52]

Peter's talent can only be eclipsed by his warm personality.

[@stephenlennartz3466]

Just finishing Peter Frampton's excellent book--one of my favorite Christmas gifts! Lots of interesting stories, cool pix and 'behind the scenes' of one of my favorite guitarists & performers. Highly recommended! Blessed to see Peter Frampton perform live on his 'Farewell' tour when it came through St. Louis last year. Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Tribute opened the show. Both artists were outstanding. Attending the concert with my son ... priceless!

[@gigieyre]

He seems to be a genuinely nice person. He doesn't have "the big head". Plus, no other can compare to his guitar playing.

[@1970borntorun]

Well-said Gigi !! ♫

[@kevinlee7499]

Spot on....there are some great guitar players out there but none compare to Peter Frampton..........he played with real feeling & that guitar talked. Marc Bolan was the reason I started playing guitar & Peter Frampton is the reason I'm still playing - 50 years later.

[@caroltaylor7894]

Peter, you gave me a lot of happiness for your music Thank you and God bless you. Rock on.

[@Howie875]

I never gave up on Peter or stopped liking him because he was not "popular" as he used to be. He is a great guitar player with a distinctive sound and seems like a really decent man. I too have become a grandfather and I think Peter, like me, will find that to be one of his favorite roles in his life.

[@flashflame4952]

Of course David was there for Peter, David had a beautiful and loving heart and soul.

[@elizabethwilmot2928]

I have loved Peter Frampton ever since the 70's. What a SWEETHEART!

[@kateo3222]

I love this. He is genuine - the real thing - a favorite and a huge talent in his own right.

[@jerrydecoster6183]

I saw Peter a few years ago in concert with Steve Miller. Great story teller as well as a great musician. A wonderful man.

[@stephensmith4480]

One of the nicest people in the entertainment industry, A Giant in his own right yet so humble. Thank you Peter.

[@DemoPwr]

Peter Frampton, was and still is a genius... KUDOS! 🤠👍

[@CRAIG5835]

I found that quite emotional actually. I had just watched Bowie and Frampton on their walk through Seville for MTV, i wasnt aware they were lifelong friends before this vid but they seemed to get on well, i see why now, two great musos, and two fine examples of English Artistic Gentlemen. Bowie deserved a Knighthood imo, a great ambassador and a great intellect to boot.

[@RnR-Rebel]

Bowie was offered a knighthood & declined.

[@ChromaQueen]

I enjoyed that MTV video of their stroll through Seville too. Bowie was very witty and Frampton was enjoying it all. Frampton played in the Just for One day online Concert commemorating Bowie, which was phenomenal! Jan. 2021. So interesting to hear how deep and far back their friendship reached.

[@nikeu7110]

Madrid

[@brainsareus]

I love him... such a decent soul...

[@missyspivey4236]

He is so talented and still one of my favorites

[@daviddds3219]

Thank you Mr. Frampton for your music and for sharing your story. Truly inspirational.

[@foliveirajr1ify]

Frampton is a legend and a great soul! My best wishes for a healthy life, including being on stage again! Thanks Peter for all the good moments of my life with your music as a soundtrack!

[@1970borntorun]

I'm not too proud to say when Peter goes, I will be very sad and have a long cry. Not only for his incredible Musical Gifts, but above all else, he is a kind, humble, and passionate Human Being ♥

[@lloydphilbrick6907]

I heard him in the 1970s, I hope to have the pleasure of hearing him in person again! Hang in there Peter!

[@J.A.Hansen]

Great Musician,Guitarplayer,Singer and Writer and human being.One of my longtime favorite Artists🎵Thank you Mr.Frampton🙏I'm wishing you the best for your health so that you can play guitar forever. GOD BLESS YOU🙏🎵🙌🎵🎸🙏

[@stephaniemorris7197]

what a great guitar player, I want to get his book!

[@lorireed5291]

I've always had a girl crush on Peter Frampton 😍. Now, I get to read his book!! 💙💙

[@privatepeterframpton8823]

This is my little way of saying thank you from my heart for your likes and comments on my personal and fan pages. I and my management are saying a big thank you. Much love from me to you and your family. We Appreciate All Of It.

[@douglassloan6831]

This is a FANTASTIC BOOK. The audio version is wonderfully read by Peter and really honest and insightful. Bravo Peter.

[@stephenlennartz3466]

Welcome to the Grampa club 'Frampa!' Love that. I've had the pleasure of seeing you perform many times over the years and loved every show. Last year I brought my son to see you play here in St. Louis. Jason Bonham opened. Great show as always. Time with my son ... priceless. Your book is on my Christmas list. Can't wait! UPDATE 1/2021: Peter Frampton's book is a must read! I couldn't put it down over the holidays. Highly recommended!

[@kristinalowe8627]

“Frampa”...❤️❤️❤️ Gotta love him!

[@Richard_Hood]

It's a wonderful book. Having enjoyed Peter Framptons music since I was 12 (having an older brother has many benefits 😊) I listened to the audio on Audible, Frampton reads it to us. Many suprising stories, lows and highs. Highly recommended.

[@emiliayonekokumata7167]

It is so beautiful to learn about lifelong friendships, in this case two of greatest artists in music world. I started enjoying Frampton because of my sister. Later in the late 80s we loved Bowie in his suits. I love them both!

[@m.e.w.4394]

He was as fabulous as ever in the very recent online tribute concert for David Bowie. It was pure joy to watch him play & hear him sing again that night. So happy to know he’s known as “Frampa” now. Being a grandparent is really the best! All the best is what I wish him now & forevermore. You are truly loved, Peter❣️✨💘✨

[@silviarosatti6795]

Love Peter Frampton since I was 13 when I heard Framptom Cames Alive for the first time...and when he came touring in Brazil in 1980, that was a dream came throught!!!

[@Hemifan4266]

A man of class and style....a true English gentleman. Thank you Peter for amazing music and memories....

[@Marshall-uy2dv]

One of the greatest musicians ever!Humble Pie!

[@bobgreen7964]

Thoroughly enjoyed his book. Love his music.

[@rickvia8435]

Me and my buddies used to ride around in '76 jammin with "Comes Alive" on 8-track for hours. What a Guy - what a story. God Bless you, Pete. Praying for a cure.

[@davidshaw7454]

One of the Finest guitar players the world ever had seen ! Stay well Peter ,I’ve enjoyed your music my whole life and will continue too .

[@johanstaelens5194]

Love You Peter ! All the best from Belgium !

[@PrestigeNumismatics]

What a man Bowie was

[@lorireed5291]

Always have been a Frampton fan!💙 Rock on, Peter!!💙🎸🎸

[@michaelthomas366]

We love your guitar playing !

[@ianbale612]

Mr. Frampton, to me, you will always be the great guitar player!

[@Marcus_C51]

The first time I heard Frampton was live at Winterland in SF in '74. REO opened and in the head between sets someone mentioned how good he was and how he was going to blow the Doobies off of the stage. I thought "yeah right"-but what did I know? So my first taste of the Frampton magic was in front of some cranked up Marshalls and his Les Paul Black Beauty baking my ears! Oh my God, pure heaven! I will treasure that experience forever! And for the record he did blow me away, I will diplomatically say it was a tie between Frampton's Camel and the Doobies. What a show--he always loved Winterland and of course much of Comes Alive was recorded there. What a legend, fine guitarist and yes, a very nice, humble guy! All Hail Peter!

[@MegaTriumph1]

Had to check in on you Peter Glad everything is going well some great stories thanks.

[@Pulse2AM]

I saw the glass spiders tour and didn't know it was Peter on guitar at the time, not until many years later did I find out. Bowie always had great musicians and especially guitar players with him.

[@randyborst7517]

That Stevie Ray Vaughan guy played for him too

[@moderndancer9071]

My friend Kelly & I listened to Frampton Comes Alive repeatedly one summer at the Cape. We were obsessed. I still love that and love him! Be well Peter!

[@alohabia2]

Thank you Peter, you are one of the GREAT ones. Stay safe.

[@melanieabalos7192]

Loved him since I was 5 yrs old. I would sit on the floor and stare at him on the front of Frampton Comes Alive. My dad had good taste and passed it onto me from a very young age!

[@marcotjn]

I still have Peter going a live album, and I still love it

[@rcjr.7725]

Peter Frampton is one of the most underrated guitar players in the world he's fabulous very humbled gentleman to

[@user-vv7og1gt7t]

Love the story behind all the musicians! We have had some great musicians and need to know about their past. That’s all we have left, if we grew up with them 🥲

[@joerockme7485]

LOVE THAT GUY !!!!!

[@betofogo17]

Nothing short of fantastic person and player. Aloha from Brazil, hope to read the book soon.

[@carolrousseau3629]

God bless you Peter; I know what you have ahead of you with IBM. My husband is towards the end of this horrible condition.

[@pamelliott-oy6jn]

Such an amazing performer!

[@martycech5844]

SPAC/Saratoga Springs, NY... 2019 I got to see Peter Frampton Live, Great Concert!

[@hbviceroy7274]

Peter Frampton might be the most likable rockstar of all time

[@hihiaurelnarmadashankar4334]

Very gentle man.

[@al6347]

I heard PF songs all day every DAY growing up...my sister LOVED PETER FRAMPTOM...I hated PF...my sister died....now I hear PF...He's f.cken Great...a GOAT GREATEST OF ALL TIME....need less to say PF always reminds me of good times...and my sister....

[@llllewis6367]

Love Peter's music and always will

[@cmtemoacirsilva]

What a dream would be to have a chance in this live to have a chat with Peter!!! Feeling of being a true friend for decades ...

[@rollin19]

That man is one of the greatest guitar players of all time,talk about prince or santana or clapton or whoever! This guy is one of the best!! Period!

[@e.thomas8722]

I love you PETER..YOUR BEAUTIFUL MUSIC..STILL MAKES ME FEEL LIKE YESTERDAY YOU ARE A BEAUTIFUL SOUL...effie

[@redotter4608]

Reading it at this very moment ❤️

[@biggigramay4758]

Eins der schönsten Life Konzerte die ich je erleben durfte ❤️ Frampton coms alive 1976

[@1970borntorun]

Peter's daughter is GORGEOUS !! She has his smile :)

[@denisehall8605]

He has another gorgeous daughter, Mia Rose. Jade has his granddaughter. Also a wonderful son Julian

[@yesman2755]

Never got into Frampton Comes Alive but absolutely love him on Humble Pie’s Rockin’ The Fillmore. Been playing that one regularly for decades. Nice one Peter.

[@TheBunnyist]

I'm nearly 57 years old....and I was in love with him at 13 - and in love with him today...

[@bellycuda]

Just got the audiobook, looking forward to the Humble Pie bits!

[@mikedeveer1047]

From the Underworld by the Herd Mesmerizing song Great gtrplayer

[@jondoe6273]

No wonder he stopped touring. I always thought they'd have to carry him off stage like they may Clapton for their love of playing. But i guess there are quite a few things in life that can take you off your stage. My favorite guitar player, wish him the best.

[@fideliusconcrete4871]

I don't know what his problem is. Anyone who saw him with Humble Pie knows what a great guitarist he is. So Peter, listen to yourself on Performance and you'll stop questioning. I saw you at the Marquee Club in London in July 1970. Steve and you constantly making the crowd crazy with some of the finest playing ever. You'll always be a hero to us.

[@glenkepic3208]

Iconic. Gratefully saw him at Winterland as a support act (Doob's, Montrose..) then headliner but a fan back to Humble Pie's "Rockin' The Fillmore" in '72. the crash,,,penny for.... I want the book.

[@islandbirdw]

I saw PF and one of the shows in LA at the Anaheim stadium. It was the first rock concert I went to with just me and a girlfriend. It was quite the experience. Glad to see after breaking his hands that he is able to play still!

[@pagen5219]

YUP BEST ALBUM EVER, I had his poster over my bed,,,,,,,,not cuz of his looks,,,,,,,but cuz of his music,his guitar, his voice, what music@

[@robinbrl]

Frampa? I love it. Don't worry Peter. You will always be one of the best guitarists ever. And yes, I will still always be one of those little girls in the 70's who fell in love you and still is.

[@lnmeza1]

Love Frampton 💯

[@dennisxavier9513]

Great guitar player, great song writer, great singer and it seems that he is also a great human being.

[@ydyelinwahizi7228]

This is so amazing, I born in 1984 of course I didn't Liv this particulary like baby I love your way 💞💞!!

[@VG-hl1fl]

Peter Frampton = Guitar genius!

[@trenthuff7145]

what a wonderful human. as already mentioned in the comments, so genuine, funny.

[@DerGlaetze]

A great guy.

[@michaelthomas366]

I'm happy you are healed!

[@rpskaza]

Awesome man, awesome music!!

[@humandroid53]

Bowie was such a beautiful man!

[@irenegarcia1851]

Excellent book!

[@devinsinderwitcz9134]

Frampton IS the GOAT!

[@brianbsully173]

I saw that show at Madison Square Garden. It was awesome!

[@Shyann1]

Growing up in the 70s all my friends had Frampton Comes Alive. Great Album.

[@LeilaHorta]

Faltam palavras para expressar o que ele significa para mim. É parte da minha vida, do meu coração, desde 1976. Um amor que só cresce! Rezando, com muita fé, pela sua recuperação!

Fantastique guitarist and beautiful humain bein ! 👍

[@davidkearnes9623]

My best memory of Frampton was when he sang the duet with Bowie "Sons of the Silent Age" in LA Forum in the mid 80's, Glass Spider tour.

[@aevoguitars2576]

Great stories

[@warangel4389]

Saw Frampton in South Bend Indiana.

[@kelseymathias3881]

Frampa! 🧡

[@kevinking2468]

Love Peter

[@dflf]

I saw him with Humble Pie and three times as a solo act.

[@eileensianez6766]

What is it about Peter? He just seems like one of your uncle's because he's so cool!! Me and my girlfriends had the biggest crush on him and we all went to see him at the Anaheim Stadium in1974.That was really fun we walked up front and he smiled at us!! He was so adorable,still is!!

[@elianaoncken4223]

I love Peter Frampton since I was younger when I knew Rumble Pie...

[@vestspet4242]

Here's Billy Shears !!!!!

[@bluesky6985]

Faul

[@sugarjoe50]

His Grammy award is consolation for not winning an Oscar for his starring role in the "Sgt. Pepper" film.

[@noonespecial4576]

😂😂😂