The Peter Frampton Interview

In this interview we go in depth with Peter Frampton on his songs, influences and style.
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[@sharonraizor2839]

Rick asks a question and then shuts up. That's what a good interviewer does.

[@mloftin6472]

God, yes. So true.

[@milehighed52801]

Rick did a great job!

[@al6347]

Yes thank you for letting PF talk...good job..

[@theloniouscoltrane3778]

Jimmy Fallon asks a question, answers them, and cannot shut up...

[@jamesianp]

That is the result of the person being interviewed understanding that the interviewer is prepared, knows his stuff, and is coming from a place of respect. Rick is that guy.

[@richardpro8960]

Peter Frampton...one of the small number of truly nice and genuine superstars. Been a fan for 40+ years and still love the guy.

[@joebell30]

I really like watching him play when we was a guest with the Ventures. You can just tell he loved playing with those guys.

[@michaelfraser5723]

and English, too haha

[@techtipsuk]

Always surprises me that someone who’s probably only done a handful of interviews does it better than nearly all on TV. The art of listening.

[@eduardofukay]

Unlike other interviewers that are full of themselves, Beato actually know the person he is interviewing and can ask the good questions.

[@greg-warsaw4708]

Are you yet to discover TV sucks?

[@randyvanvliet226]

When I listen to Peter Frampton Live, so do my neighbors.

[@robertjackson5411]

Wow I love that how do your neighbors handle it if they know he has two great live albums maybe you play the first one Humblepie Performance Rockin the Filmore it’s actually better then Frampton comes Alive but that’s my opinion and I’m only saying it because Frampton was only 17 when he played for Humblepie if you have never listened to it give it try his solos are incredible along with the great vocals of Steve Marriott

[@gh5208]

If they're lucky!!

[@ComradeJetski]

Hey, this is your neighbor. I enjoy the Frampton. Hope you like Gwar.

[@wrawrer]

I love that Peter say's "we" often, and "I" rarely. Says a lot about him.

[@amileoj9043]

To the point of attributing the recognition of the key lick from "Do You Feel Like We Do" to his bandmates. He's clearly a lovely man, in addition to being a wonderful musician.

[@SPotter1973]

@@amileoj9043 bother of these comments are wonderful observation. Peter Frampton IS a special human. Very visible when he opened for The Doobie Brothers in Atlanta a few years ago. Just a beautiful person.

[@onqfilm]

I was going to ot a comment about the humility of this man, and your comment says it better than I could have... right on the money. Love this guy.... a fantastic musician is icing on the cake. Saw him when he played lead with Bowie in 1987 and he was a powerhouse.

[@BonJovi1987Fan]

The guy said he lives in Atlanta, I live in Columbus Georgia currently, omg I didn't realize that I'm not far from rick

[@toddmcintosh83]

I have a wonderful story about the first time I saw Frampton live! Long story short. Aerosmith opened for him in Lakeland, Florida. They were brand new recording artist and were blasted stoned drunk and so high they were booed off the stage after the second song (attempt), staggered off, and Peter came out and played a double set! So gracious and talented! My ears rang for two days afterward, from standing in front of the stage! He and his band were awesome! That was my teenage years in the 70’s! The greatest concerts were all in the 70’s for me! Thank you Peter Frampton!

[@markruehrmund45]

Possibly thee most incredible interview I've ever seen. The man is a living legend. He seems like the most humble and gracious person. A genuine star,with no ego.

[@five-clawdragon]

humble pie

[@halweilbrenner9926]

Used 2 B humble....part of the "PIE"

[@MrThisIsMeToo]

Agreed. Peter sounds like a great human being. I thank him for the contribution to my youth.

[@Prairie7777]

I have to totally agree with you!!! This, to me, is frankly the best interview that I've ever heard. A total delight to listen to. Quite captivating, for sure!!!

[@BillCohnOnline]

Rick, thank you for sharing this moment. This interview was perfect.

[@douglasboyd8475]

Greatest live album in rock history. It’s timeless. Every song on Frampton comes alive is awesome.

[@goatsintrees7468]

I still listen to it!

[@Greenriver842]

Well, the crowd sound in that album was added in the studio by the engineers

[@douglasboyd8475]

@@Greenriver842 You’re a glass is half empty guy huh?

[@Greenriver842]

@@douglasboyd8475 Imma truth spitter, son

[@emanuelmota7217]

@@Greenriver842 Half-truth is more like it.

[@rongrape2939]

I met Joe Pass in the fall of 75 at Stop 8 on the Danforth in Toronto. I was just a kid, Joe was there promoting something for the store. I was a bass player in a Hendrix band in one of the small rehearsal spaces downstairs. Anyway, there were only about 5 of us watching Joe play in the store. He was phenomenal making it look so easy playing chords and doing the melody at the same time. Something to remember.

[@DX5555555]

What's great about this interview is that Rick wanted to hear his answers as much as we did... That's how an interview should be.

[@Sentinel04]

Just like those old Rolling Stones journalists. Now it is all click bait

[@hugh-johnfleming289]

A conversation... is what an interview should be. Rick knows the subject. Then you go...

[@stretke]

Incredible interview. Thank you for letting Peter talk and not being a normal interviewer and talking over him all the time. Wonderful.

[@5150mario]

You hit the nail on the head. So So many interviewers talk over their interviewees. I was glued through this whole video. Bravo!

[@amileoj9043]

Absolutely true. Rick gets so much here merely by asking intelligent questions and listening to the artist...who, in this case, has a great many insightful things to say!

[@El34powerstage]

Right on. That’s what you get when an astronaut interviews another astronaut.

[@TheLouhenseppo]

@cobar53 So true!

[@69100leegrant]

Absolutely agree. Credit to Rick Beato for his knowledge and infectious enthusiasm which brings out the best in all the people he interviews. Great stuff.

[@grantwalker2307]

Great interview.....did anyone else pick up on Peter mentioning he wrote 'Baby I love your way' and 'Show me the way' the SAME DAY..! Two of his biggest hits written the same day...just wow....those two songs must have made Peter millions.....a good days work Peter.....!

[@cc4046]

What a gentleman. I don't know a musician; guitarist, drummer, bass player, who doesn't stop and listen to any FCA track when it comes on the radio/Sirius. Truly a "lightning in a bottle" recording.

[@annmarie3573]

What a lovely and gracious dude!! Take that, Don Henley! That's how you grow old with grace!

[@iuriverdesca4184]

what's wrong with Henley now?

[@jonnykhatru]

@@iuriverdesca4184 he tries to destroy every KZbin channel that dares to include his music in any form

[@iuriverdesca4184]

@@jonnykhatru he is only protecting his work - don't you know that ?

[@jonnykhatru]

@@iuriverdesca4184 it's a misguided way of going about that

[@iuriverdesca4184]

@@jonnykhatru there aren't other ways to do it

[@glennyates2194]

"Frampton comes alive" is still the greatest live album ever recorded. I was three at the time, but when I hear it I'm instantly transported to the show.

[@Matt-gu8pj]

I don't know...Humble Pie Rocking the Fillmore is probably the better live Frampton! Both epic though!

[@curbozerboomer1773]

@@Matt-gu8pj I get what you are saying...Humble Pie was ultra-brash, raw in their style of playing...Frampton, in his evolving way, was somewhat more polished, yet retained that explosive sound that is the critical factor in Blues/Rock.

[@jgoel3266]

Maybe the loveliest, kindest superstar from the 70s. I love Peter Frampton.

[@syn707]

I’ve read, listened and watched hundreds of interviews. This has to among the top five ever. Intelligent questions, a sincere desire to learn, a willing guest...just makes this incredible. I know I speak for some others fans, this could have gone on for days!! Kudos to YOU Mr. Beato!

[@johnrogers9481]

Could have gone on for weeks! Frampton and his friends saw and then became part of the British Invasion! All his experience recording, touring, during.the sixties, seventies.. I can't imaging the stories and knowledge that Peter has accumulated. And during this most amazing time for rock and roll as it grew and as we all developed during this amazing period.

[@Geezer-yf8hv]

I have never lusted more for a guitar than I did for Frampton’s 3 pickup Les Paul!

[@Geezer-yf8hv]

That’s why I’m a Beato fan!! Apparently, there are many Beato haters on You Tube. F. them!! Forgive them, for they do not know what they do!

[@jcee6886]

@@Geezer-yf8hv they have no fkn idea.

[@WilsonEatsASMR]

Well, you just won the internet for this!

[@pstraums]

I wish this lasted longer! Amazing :)

[@SlippstersVideos]

I have to smile :D

[@allone1111]

Agreed, I haven't ever been so moved by an interview...this one was special

[@Grisostomo06]

Excellent interview. Not a huge Frampton fan but I recognize a true artist when I see one. Never satisfied, always striving to be better.

[@robinspat]

Superb

[@musikiev]

"Sometimes the mistake is good to leave in, because you would not have played the other stuff if the mistake had not been there". I cannot think of a more philosophical statement... It applies to more than simply music and it is the key to growth in all human spheres....What a wonderful interview of a truly generous and gracious man. Truly inspired.

[@brettrasmussen413]

I don't recall an interview this good, EVER.

[@davem7632]

Rick always lets the interview "breathe", which is a wonderful quality.

[@avjake]

Frampton - interviewed as ONLY Rick Beato could do it.

[@donwatson1960]

Well, hands down, that's the best rock guitar interview I have ever seen.

[@kevincosgrove948]

Rick’s gotta get a full on Tv show. This guy is the key to bringing music back to tv

[@nancybrewer5778]

I have loved Peter Frampton since 1975. He is so humble, kind and incredibly talented! His arena concerts in the 1970s were spectacular, yet he could make you feel as if he was playing just to you. I have collected some Humble Pie and the Herd albums, but my original Frampton albums are my treasures. What an amazing musician! Here’s hoping Peter’s health is staying strong and he’s able to continue playing his beloved music. Thank you, Rick! I can watch these interviews forever!

[@felipecollazo-pagan9363]

If only all the other artists that block Rick on KZbin would realize what he brings to the table, that would be a great blessing for all of us musicians and music enthusiasts. He actually brings the artists to the new generation in a way that everyone can understand. Invaluable in my opinion. Thanks Mr Frampton and thanks Mr Beato for this wonderful gift.

[@fr1nkly]

"all the other artists that block Rick on KZbin" what?

[@gregorymacdonnell7914]

Felipe Very well said man!! Rick and this channel are my favorite ,and I can watch Rick all day and always come away with some new knowledge!

[@felipecollazo-pagan9363]

@@fr1nkly That's right. I dont know why, but he gets blocked. Some other guys play artists music and dont get blocked. I think it has to do with his success.

[@Frankincensedjb123]

Felipe Collazo-Pagan why would they “block” him???

[@Maddolis]

It's most likely the KZbin algorithm or record labels like WMG rather than the artists themselves.

[@markyncole]

Peter made this interview fell like he was talking to an old friend instead of some guy he just met.

[@darrylpowell8247]

Absolutely! 👍🏾

[@MichaelFlynn0]

Must be quite a relief to an artist to be interviewed by somebody so completely immersed in the subject.

[@ginamoore767]

What an incredible interview!!!! Peter was, and STILL is one of my top 5 favorite guitarist, or MUSICIANS of all time. I just had a feeling that he knew Dave Gilmore too, who is another of my favorites. It's so cool that they are friends, and shared ideas & gear advise. People always name other guitarist as THE BEST , and usually because of the flashiness or speed of their licks. It's not how many notes you play, it's how well you play the right ones.. To me FRAMPTON is a CLASS ACT! His playing is so tasteful, and so original. It's like every note that he plays, he is speaking straight from his heart. His solos are a conversation from his soul, be it intimate, or mind blowing. Plus, he gives the BEST guitar face of all time, lol !!! Funny story about his friend Bob..... I...as well as every other teenage girl back in the day, had a huge crush on PETER. I was determined to get close to him, SO when he came to my home town, I went to his concert. It was back in the late 70's. I was able to snag 4th row seats. I made my way up to the front of the stage from my 4th row seat. My cousin worked security for the venue, so from the top of my cousins shoulders, I was able to snap some terrific pics! Being young, pretty, and blonde at the time, I was invited to his bands party, back at their hotel in Memphis. I was barely 16, lol... I had NO idea of what went on at these parties. Boy, was I about to get a rude awakening!!! I mean, what could be the worst thing going on there, besides a little Heineken drinking, and weed smoking ,right? I was a female lead guitarist that owned a black Les Paul custom, and thought I'd get to hang with Peter and talk music & gear. As it happened, Peter was on a different floor altogether "resting" ,or so I was told.. Thank GOD for Bob Mayo. He approached me, and struck up a conversation. I asked him about his little pig nose amp in the corner of the room. I guess he figured out after talking to me for a while that I was nervous, just a kid & wasn't a groupie. He was impressed with my musical knowledge & later my playing, and hinted to me that the party was fixing to get a little wild and that I may be a little too innocent for what was about to take place. Oppps my bad. I was so embarrassed , but he was SO sweet!! We went to a different room, and ended up talking for hours. He was lonely and missing home, and I think he was glad to spend time with a nice hometown girl for a change. I offered to leave, so he would not miss out, but he insisted I stay. I'm sure he had his share of groupies, but he seemed very content just talking and playing guitars. I didn't really realize who he was until he wrote his name down for me. Then I put 2 & 2 together. "BOB MAYO on the keyboards"... I thought how cool is this? One of the best nights of my life. He took down my number and we stayed in touch for quiet a while. He gave me great music business advise, and I hope that I was a friendly voice for him to speak with when was he was lonely & homesick. What a fine gentleman he was! Sorry, I just had to share that with you. I love all your segments and this one was my favorite! Keep up the great work!

[@leeaycock8602]

I'm SO glad it didn't end in a tawdry, "70's groupie" way. Thank you

[@tweettweetjones1262]

Chips Moman at American Recording, Sam Phillips, Elvis, Scotty Moore, Bill Black, Isaac Hayes, Jimi Jamison, Jerry Lee Lewis, Rufus Thomas, The Bar-Kays, Otis Redding, Luther Dickinson, Wilson Pickett, The Staple Sisters, Kevin Paige, The Dempseys, Amy LaVere, Tora Tora, Carl Perkins, The Memphis Trio, Eddie Floyd, The Box Tops, Al Green, W.C. Handy, The Mar-Keys, Justin Timberlake, and so many more call Memphis home or got there music starts there. I'm reading Peter Frampton's book by Alan Light right now and I'm a huge fan of Rick Beato + I love music!!!

[@curbozerboomer1773]

Your story is a wonderful one!...so good, that Bob Mayo took a more "real" interest in you, and encouraged you, gave advice, etc. And you gave him some comfort, of a type that he obviously needed at that time. Good on you!

[@paulofreire7520]

Peter is a legend and a class act. My jaw dropped to the floor when Frampton comes alive was released, in particular when I first heard do you feel like we do. Saw him live in Lisbon, years ago and it was absolutely awesome! Great interview. Rock on Peter, God bless you. 🙏🏻

[@MyDyerMaker]

Frampton is a classy person.

[@darrylpowell8247]

He seems alot like Izzy Stradlin. A laid back kinda people person.

[@pastorthomaso]

Wow, he's grown to be such a humble and nice guy. Excellent interview! My favorite part was when he was talking about soloing with chords and said "I can't do that yet". To be in his position and still wanting to learn...way cool. No arrogance in this guy. Class act.

[@michaelmcdonald8452]

Humble Guy!

[@thomasmartin8202]

@@michaelmcdonald8452 Now that's funny!

[@tednugentlives]

" I cant play the same thing twice" . Dont we all? Greatness..

[@marcusgraham3257]

Even live you can see there is no arrogance in this man. He is smiling to the audience from the beginning to the end

[@Vlasko60]

There is a quote that goes something like: "If you want to get good at something, surround yourself with people that are better at it than you."

[@oceanhedonist265]

Peter Frampton is a highly underrated guitarist. Anyone who played as a studio musician with George Harrison in the 70's has a full resume!

[@bigcountrymountainman9740]

I mean, the guy was best friends with David Gilmore. What else is there left to say?

[@seansweeney3532]

Well, I've never heard him slammed that much. Maybe he's not on a lot of people's minds presently, but some of that was due to his disappearing after the biggest double LP of the decade, then finally following up with an LP Frank Zappa mercilessly trolled, as what your glistening Aryan pop star says as he climbs on you... "I'm in You"... which gee... should have worked, but all the girls that went apeshit for alive, moved on or grew up, and that follow up bombed as hard as alive hit! Clogging the cutout bins for decades... but he's a great guitarist... showbiz is a hideous bitch goddess.

[@emanuelmota7217]

@@seansweeney3532 It was a lot more than girls that went apeshit for "Frampton Comes Alive". Voted "Album of the Year" by Rolling Stone readers in 1976 and is still one of the highest selling live albums ever. I was 18 in '76, and this album was magic. Still amazing today.

[@seansweeney3532]

@@emanuelmota7217 Of course! I'm a huge fan of it myself!! To me it was like the continuation of Humble Pie rockin the Fillmore part 2

[@seansweeney3532]

@@emanuelmota7217 And I think it's so sad that he and Steve were just about to embark on a new project which problem which probably would have been where Humble Pie left off all those years ago. Steve and Peter were just gods to God's to gods together!

[@ImagesOfTheWorld]

Two of the most talented and gracious people on the planet. I am so glad to have accidentally found this interview.

[@mrmartinez4188]

Met Peter last Thursday evening and not only think he's a phenomenal musician but a great humbled man. Prayers for him as he overcomes his physical ailment. My faith believes he will overcome this.

[@jppagetoo]

Finally somebody in music asks Peter about music. Peter answers knowing his audience will "get it" when he talks about the key of G or how he melded a lick in A with a chorus in D to write a song. Thank you Peter for sitting down to answer these questions in such a detailed way. Nice job Rick! More like this please!

[@c5back9]

Such a wonderful human being! How lovely is his heart that he’d not only give you his time, but also his very genuine interest in honestly responding to your thoughtful questions. I sense that he truly respects what Rick does and was truly happy to visit and share his thoughts. This is what true generosity looks like.

[@seanculun6067]

Yes some people you would want to sit down with all day hey

[@seanculun6067]

Lovely person

[@markkuhrt4019]

Amen!

[@gregriddle3042]

Peter is such a genuine guy! I’ve always been a fan. His guitar work is different. I learned real quick learning Frampton songs! God bless ya Mr Frampton!

[@sassycat]

The man is so gracious and engaging with his stories, I could listen to him speak about music all day. Thank you for sharing this with us, Rick!

[@orionfixr7713]

Rick, its a testament to your musical ability to be able to ask all the right questions to have such a great interview with such a guitar hero to so many of us underlings. I think Peter was slightly taken a back a couple of times by the depth of questions you were asking . It could be one of the best interviews he's ever had . Great job and thank you.

[@davmets86]

I was stationed in West Germany in 1967 and somehow discovered The Herd doing From the Underworld on a 45. The song stands up today and Peter has gone from teen pop star to 55 years later being a guitar hero via Humble Pie and his solo work. He seems like such a humble genuine guy.

[@zefolantar]

Rick, I’ve watched this interview half a dozen times now....in its entirety, and I never get tired of it. Your questions were awesome, and you demonstrated so much respect to a true legend. It was great to hear Mr. Frampton answer with so much passion, honesty and reflection. I LOVED IT! Bravo 👏

[@bikersoncall]

Rick is there interviewing Peter, not promoting himself, like so many other interviewers , Gold.....

[@Defenderman123]

I rarely comment but this interview was so good and so natural that I was compelled. In the right way I felt as if I was in the room listening to a riveting conversation. Thank you Rick, keep it up.

[@RickBeato]

Thanks Eamonn!

[@guitarplayer2846]

@@RickBeato, Great interview. Thank you.

[@HolySmokeOfficial]

@@guitarplayer2846 agreed! Just so natural and enlightening.

[@rofavilla]

same feeling here, you nailed it right

[@pentachronic]

Agreed. This was just two musicians chatting away about music. Very organic. Rick, please keep this style of chattyness in your interviews. Just let your fascination in music and musicanship bring out the questions!

[@AliasMark69]

I saw Peter do his legendary song at the L.A. Forum in 1977. Frampton played a guitar solo, then a piano solo, then a drum solo in the same song… a 30 minute version of his Iconic song….AMAZING

[@garycooke4036]

Absolute cracking interview. What a humble man and such respect shown from Rick. Interviewers can learn a lot from that. Thank you from a 64 year old luckily growing up in the UK listening to that music!!

[@hereigoagain5050]

"There's no rules in music." Keep on making "mistakes" and "playing around them."

[@aldito7586]

I like what you said.----You are right.---There are no mistakes when you are writing songs !!!

[@AkimboCorndogs]

Hey he has a Skyrim mug... yet another reason to love Frampton!

[@Jobotubular]

ha ha, I was noticing that too -- just wasn't sure if it really was the Empire dragon. Wonder what way he prefers to play? Oh -- what am I saying -- of course; stealth archer ....

[@ClandestineWoodwork]

Ha, literally the only reason I scrolled through the comments.

[@wirefreez]

Great interview - I remember being blown away by Frampton Comes Alive when I first heard it in 1976 too. It's great to see that Peter is still going strong 45 years later.

[@tonyefc8423]

1976 brings back sooo many good memories, musically for me. Stevie Wonders 'songs in the key of life, Boz Scaggs' 'Silk degrees', but 'Frampton comes alive' was, and still is an absolutely fantastic piece of work! Not a bad track on the whole double album. It inspired me to take up the guitar. He is the ultimate gentleman rock star!

[@TheJFerg24]

There are no rules...whether you write the words first, whether you come up with the chords first, it doesn't matter. It's the song that matters in the end. - Peter Frampton (24:10)

[@gfriedman99]

Truth.

[@sschmidtevalue]

Yup. It can happen any which way, but it's always interesting to get insights into various artists technique.

[@Dragonblaster1]

I had a single guitar lesson, and the tutor showed me the Dorian mode. I have used modes for soloing ever since. When I was lead guitarist and vocalist in a metal band called The Uninvited, the rhythm guitarist, Kirk, would ask how I could so easily roam all over the neck, and I'd say something along the lines of, "Well it's such-and-such a mode, and up here it's the same as down there, only upside down. And you can join up different modes." This was in the 1980s. Last year, I was driving near an industrial estate where I worked years ago, and I popped in to see if it was still there (it isn't), and someone came of another building to ask what I was doing there, and it was Kirk. He actually hugged me and said the Uninvited had been the best time of his life, and he was really amazed that I managed to get him on stage. We went into his office, and I was amazed that he had all the modes on the walls of his office, and he said he now understood what I had tried to tell him without being able to elaborate. I took my car home and we went down to the pub, and we're starting another band up now.

[@bahusofriends5467]

i'd love to read that story! congrats the two of you kind of "reunited" in order to start "it" all over . i wish you all the best, hope you all enjoy the creativity and the spirit that such a project comes with it. take GOOD care about that spirit and just never ever let go of it but keep on keepin on!

[@teresathomley3703]

Nice story dude. I hope your new band works out nicely.

[@terrydonegan1622]

Fab story. All the best with the new Band

[@Fretless99]

Great story, Alastair! I think it's wonderful... I hope the band is doing well :)

[@sturifas9511]

Although I'm not a guitarist, I have a similar experience in that I also was in bands in the 80s and into the 90s. Unfortunately, my ex-wife forced me to give it up. Years later, I found myself in North Dakota and, on a whim, tried out for a band. My wife was encouraging me to join, but I wasn't going to because I was worried that the commitment I'd have to make to the band would ruin our relationship. As it turns out, I joined the band. Fortunately, we made through the changes it brought to our relationship and September will make 16 years that the band has been together. Outside of my family, it's the one thing that really keeps me going. It's amazing how incredibly enjoyable it can be at this stage of life. There's nothing like coming back and getting another chance to do what you love, while bringing enjoyment to others through the music. I hope your experience, getting back into a band, is as incredible and fulfilling as mine has been. There's nothing else like it. On a side note, I was very fortunate to see Peter Frampton again, a couple years ago. He opened up for the Steve Miller Band. Needless to say, he was fantastic. Best of luck to you and God Bless...

[@eileengriffin6476]

I'm so happy he got inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. I saw him in concert so many times. I'm wishing him all the best

[@raulmeiojas6453]

I love Frampton’s music, been following his music since Humble Pie, Marriott also was so incredible, so few musicians are left from those days, better keep enjoying them while they are still around. Gonna have to listen to the live Fillmore album again. 🤘

[@seanjoseph3813]

Frampton seems like such a friendly man

[@Tammy-es3ob]

He does. Saw him in1998(?) or right around there, in Michigan when a fight broke out in the audience and Peter talked some sense into them. He shouldn't have had to do that but he handled it well. I was impressed with him personally as well as musically.

[@hughneutron5303]

@@Tammy-es3ob my old man always said it. frampton could calm down a swarm of hornets for gods sake HAHAHAHAHA

[@PanchoMonk]

I think it was George Harrison that said he was a good egg.

[@push22frets]

Thank you Rick. Thank you Peter! When I was 16, in 1976, I skipped school for the first time with a buddy in Naperville Illinois and we drove to Milwaukee Wisconsin to see our first outdoor concert. Frampton Comes Alive! Peter changed my life that day. I went home, bought a guitar from a kid down the street, built my first talkbox, got in a band and have been breathing music ever since. Again, thank you Peter!

[@grandpied]

That's a cool story. In '76 my high school friends went to see Peter at an outdoor concert 'Day on the Green' in Oakland, CA. That was one of two concerts I missed and regretted. The other was Grand Funk Railroad, Sacramento. We listened to Frampton Comes Alive! continuously on an eight track tape player, while cruising Friday nights and getting stoned. It was a spiritual experience.

[@Bellawhite1]

I saw Peter Frampton 07/02/77 Oakland Coliseum Stadium. I have loved and adored Peter since I was 16 years old in 1976. I would be honored to meet him because his music hand a huge impact on my life.

[@navvet4518]

I have Frampton Comes Alive on my Phone. I was fortunate to see Frampton and Bad Co. Several times. Peter and Brian came out for a solo encore that lasted 45 minutes. It was simply amazing. He explained his voice box and did some seldom played songs. It was a moment.

[@hareshank2922]

I will echo what many have expressed already. What a true, down to earth interview with a musician who is not contentious, ego driven douche bag. Gives me chills to see his humbleness. I grew up loving his work and still blow the speakers out on his live album. Thanks again Rick for the fantastic, well managed interview.

[@michaeltibus1238]

"Speed has never been essential to me." I love this quote so much. To me, sustain, warmth, and feeling mean so much more to me than speed. I find shredding a bit boring, quite frankly. Thank you Rick for this fantastic interview!

[@donnythompson408]

Michael Tibus - agreed. I respect the dexterity involved in shredding, the technical execution - but it does nothing for me musically. It doesn’t move me, or give me goosebumps ... It seems to me that shredding is always only about the “look how many notes I can play in two measures!” For me, there’s no substance to it, no feel, no soul. I’ve heard players like Frampton, Mark Knopfler and David Gilmour play only one or two notes in a solo than can give me the shivers. It’s the notes they play, where they place them, and how they play them - along with leaving the exquisite space that they do between the notes they play. Those players can convey more feel and soul in two notes than any of the shredders I’ve heard; and their shotgun-spread of 50 notes played at lightning speed, the pointless arpeggios that seem to me to serve no other purpose than to “impress” someone. IMO, it so often seems to be a selfish form of playing... because those players are playing to themselves, or to impress someone... and are rarely playing in a way that best serves the song. IMHO

[@dlmblodgett]

I would put David Gilmour in that category too. Very melodic, not obsessed with shred or speed.

[@christianmatthews5141]

To paraphrase Lester Young: If you can't play slow, you can't play.

[@jollyvoqar195]

I generally find people who have zero chance of ever playing fast don't care for fast playing. Go figure! Whatever floats the boat - I like all kinds of players - and play in different kinds of ways.

[@RB-zh1eq]

The hardest note for a guitar player are the "rests".

[@thesunman108]

There is something genuinely uplifting and positive about Peter and his music, and I really really appreciate that.

[@dreamscuba]

I know this interview is from 4 years ago, but it is wonderful to see two gentlemen have a good old chat! Respect to Rick and Peter.

[@robcale8165]

Excellent interview. Peter is twirling a pick the entire time like a professional poker player absentmindedly twiddling his chips. I remember the '76 tour. We all do.

[@MrRonskiman]

THAT my friends is how you do an interview. The questions were in depth regarding subject matter that doesn't get a lot of press and you can tell Peter enjoyed talking shop. It amazes me how underneath the performances of guys like Peter there is this profound knowledge of instruments, sounds, and the art itself of music. If you haven't done an interview with Lukather yet, I would vote for that. He is not only a great musician and has some great stories, but is also just a down to earth nice guy.

[@danielroncaioli6882]

Peter Frampton is very underrated as a guitarist. He doesn’t get the credit today that he deserves.

[@patrickwalsh279]

SO much warmth and class on both sides of this lovely interview! We all get to chat with Peter vicariously through you, Rick. I know I'll return to this conversation again and again. Thank you!

[@inkjob12]

Im going to show my age....I was at those shows at Winterland......Man Im getting old ! (70) Sad to hear he now has an illness ...

[@stevenholton438]

Me too ....74 right?

[@GreenJeep26]

Is Peter ever not a nice guy? I've heard so many times from so many different people that he is just the nicest and most humble person. When you've had one of the biggest albums ever and are that talented, humble is rarely the resulting attitude. Though, he was in Humble Pie sooooo (sorry, couldn't help it). A great bit of wisdom listening to this.

[@your_huge_ego_bores_me]

Legendary Class.

[@Irregular_John]

Those Humble Pie records from the debut up to Rocking The Fillmore are a treasure trove of great music! Good health to Peter.

[@robertjackson5411]

Performance Rockin the Filmore is my favorite live album and when you think of it He was involved in two great live albums the one I just mentioned and Frampton comes Alive what an accomplishment I was blessed to see him twice and both times he was phenomenal

[@tipple58]

Fascinating. I knew Peter was good, but I've only just realised from your interview, just how good he is. A great conversation. Thank you, to both of you.

[@love4thetruth]

This got a thumbs up before I even watched it.

[@BassistPaul]

Frampton Comes Alive - Hotel California - Songs In The Key Of Life - All This And World War II ... just some of the class albums from 1976...

[@MaxOVADrive]

I love how he's holding the same guitar as the clips from the Midnight Special show. Edit: Got to the part with the guitar's history. That's an amazing story. That thing is truly one of a kind.

[@8ohm1]

As you know thought lost forever after 1980 cargo plane crash and returned 32 years later. Full story on PF YT channel.

[@letsbereal9455]

Still adorable after all these years -- the humor, the talent, the kindness. I wish Rick would interview him Peter every week. Let's make this a weekly show! Thank you!

[@Sooby007]

Oh man this was so great. Not a wasted second, but it could have gone on for so much longer. What a great guy Peter is and I'm so glad Rick got to do this.

[@Jobotubular]

well put -- Rick does a great job, and Peter is a great interview. Now I want to hear that blues album!

[@Fezzler61]

Rick - I was freshman in High School and this album blew me away and still does. In fact, I'm going to listen to it now. What a gentleman he is. Thanks for this gift.

[@gkarjala]

A gift to be sure. To the world as Frampton truely is.

[@user-bn3zo3mh5v]

I have always heard him sing but never knew he was British until seeing him and Steve Miller in concert. Frampton started talking when he first came out to play and I could not believe it. That British accent nearly made me crap a brick. Steve Miller sounded amazing in 2000 at the World's Fair Park in Knoxville, but is now losing his high notes when in Alpharetta,GA. Peter was the star of the show. Will always remember hearing them both...plus Steve didn't sing Jetliner which killed me. Steve doesn't have an amazing voice and he is easy to sing to. The Joker was the first song I ever sang to any girl and that girl is my wife of 20 years now! Frampton is still on the top of his vocals and guitar 🎸. Jeff, thank you for video and interview. Peter you sounded amazing in Alpharetta about 3 or 4 years ago. I know it's got to be tough touring at your ages because I became disabled with a multitude of health problems last year in my mid 40s.

[@michaelvaladez6570]

Frampton Comes Alive is one of rock n roll a must have in one's collection.I have been a fan of him in his a career loved his playing. That live album at the time was probably the most clear audio recording. The excitement of that audience is so much of the be there experience. Some artist were elemenataing the sound of the audience. This album is one I have never tired of.Thank you for this interview.

[@Tinto4]

Best Frampton interview I've come across. Huge fan, of both of you now.

[@davegarski1548]

Peter Frampton was the reason I started taking guitar lessons in 1976 at the age of 13. The live album was paramount in my development, even at that early age. Everything I learned about soloing in minor pentatonic patterns, came from playing and practicing that album hundreds and hundreds of times. Great interview.

[@mygirlzrock652]

Wonderful interview … makes me wish I could be his next door neighbor and just be friends, hang out, and have him as a mentor - musically and philosophically. He has contributed SO much to our lives, providing a big part of the soundtrack of my youth, that I wish I could give back somehow and teach HIM something. He’s an awesome human being …

[@gizmogearloose3391]

Loved this! Frampton seems like a completely down to Earth, cool guy who just happens to be one of the most influential guitarists on the planet! And Rick conducts the interview with a mix of music teacher, industry pro, and hard core fan, but we all can see that he's somewhat humbled...and who wouldn't be... by meeting one of his heroes...Excellent Interview!

[@poopypanysou812]

Frampton is great. Very funny too. He was playing an outdoor gig at a casino in Central California and the wind was blowing across a dairy farm right towards the stage. Peter politely asked all of the women in the audience to spray their perfume into the air and everybody laughed... But when thousands did, the place smelled great. A super pro.

[@poopypanysou812]

I was also surprised they had perfume.... It was very funny that Peter knew. :)

[@dougdavidson3260]

@@rmv9194 most women I know keep a small bottle in their purse at all times.

[@Handyandy747]

Rick your interview skills are top shelf. Well done and thank you for this!

[@andrewwilliams9419]

Best Frampton interview ever

[@bryede]

One enthusiast to another!

[@r.llynch4124]

One of the greatest of all time. I put " Do You Feel Like We Do " right there with stairway to heaven as one of the greatest rock songs ever written with 3 of the best solos ever played. I saw Peter just after the live album came out. He was 2nd bill to seals and croft. Rod Stewart and the faces were on a farewell tour. When the song started everyone went nuts. Peter seems like such a nice human.

[@GooglelyTube]

So enjoyable to listen to Peter. Wonderful interview and he is so open and kind in his comments.

[@toddhamby]

I’ve said it before....your channel is better than any music college. :)

[@RickBeato]

Thanks Todd!

[@laudarevsonhunt]

+1

[@johnmaer]

The beauty in this is Rick Beato as interviewer angle. You watch cable TV and you've got this lame network (AXS? - Mark Cuban owner interest?) with pretentious, arrogant, self-important Limey music journalist and former Rolling Stone writers trying to feign like they know what they're talking about when analyzing an American musician's career, music, playing methodology, etc. You have to live here and live the life (ie., play the music, process/produce the music, or be close enough to have meaningful perspective) and be old enough to have experienced an artist in their era as a life experienced adult in order to fool (entertain and inform) an audience of rock music aficionados and players. Mr. Beato has mastered the paradigm....he interviews and pontificates, but he has a subjective value-added insight and insider perspective that make his videos like the Frampton interview priceless and riveting......my bias....I was already in my 20's playing guitar when Frampton Comes Alive was riding its commercial crest. I can distinguish between entrepreneurs and players like Mr. Beato and those other pretenders (not to be confused with Chrissie Hynde) and musical journalist wannabe's. Kudos, Rick. Don't ever think your audience takes your time/effort and homage for granted.

[@RickBeato]

Thank you!

[@peterwilson9165]

@@RickBeato cool

[@prettysiruis2035]

I honestly don't even care what the topic is. It's always wonderful to hear two people who are knowledgeable and passionate about their field, talk about it in such an in depth way. Thankyou for sharing your insights.

[@kerrydowney9457]

Your humbleness is refreshing, from a 64 yrs old guitar player 50+ yrs my whistle is all over the live concerts at winterland

[@timaddison707]

This is such a great interview, knowledge of the subject, giving him the air to glide without interruption, asking pertinent questions. Perfection.

[@grimparanormal]

Rick you looked like a kid at Christmas!!

[@janagepentha2579]

I'm like a kid at Christmas! just watchin' this...

[@keithforster2615]

I've been scratching around for something or someone that could make me feel proud to be british again and here he is. What a genuinely warm and fantastically talented man. I remember buying Frampton Comes Alive when it was first released, blown away just doesn't cover it. Thank you Peter for being such a great part of my younger years.

[@Ephesians-xt4xc]

The best musicians are usually humble, as is the case here. Great interview

[@GEIGER_YT]

Well... that was just wonderful. What a couple of great guys.

[@WriterandPhotographer]

How many of us, back in the 70s, would ever think we would get the "back-story" to so many great songs and performances? Another great example; thank you Peter and Rick.

[@frankporreca4037]

I saw the live show in the summer of 1975 at Buffalo State College at a free concert put on by the student union before the album was released. As a seventeen year old it was life changing and I’ve been a Frampton fan since. Poco opened the show. Life was awesome back then!

[@strings2wood]

Such humility for a timelessly unique musician, composer, singer and guitarist. Thank you Mr. Frampton.

[@stephenlennartz3466]

Taking my son to see Peter Frampton this Sunday. Priceless! Jason Bonham to open the show. Can't wait!

[@thebasementguitarist]

I was there with my son as well. It was a great night.

[@norton9276]

Saw the same show in DC a week ago. Absolutely incredible

[@guitarjag1]

Such a great show...his version of "Black Hole Sun" gave me chills

[@gardensofthegods]

@@guitarjag1 I would have loved to have seen his version of Black Hole Sun . I saw Soundgarden at the Tower Theater in May of either 94 or 95 I was in the front row of the mosh pit and had my son in front of me while I held onto the railing w both hands . Behind them with the opening song was a vid of a kid on a bicycle being chased by a big car ... at least that's what I remember ... the kid looked to be my son's age because when my son was in his early teens he looked like a tiny 8 year old . Chris Cornell every now and then would look at my kid and look up at me and down and my kid as if he was thinking who the hell would bring a little kid into a mosh pit ? That was a great show but it bothered me they did not play out Outshined . Regretfully I forgot they were known to be the loudest band at that time . By the third song people around me talking in between songs started to sound like they were all on helium . Next morning I had to call an ear nose and throat doctor . He said let me guess... you went to a rock concert . Anyway he told me I would have excruciating pain in my ears for the next few days and that would be the cilia hairs in my ears screaming as they were dying . He said I would experience some degree of deafness but that my son would be all right since he was just a kid . I was very blessed that my son did turn out okay with his hearing . I did end up with horrible pain in my ears for several days .. and I do have a little bit of hearing loss . That was stupid of me bringing my son there but he really wanted to go and it was his first concert . I'm stupid not to bring something to protect our ears . Still can't believe about poor Chris Cornell . In June of 76 I saw Frampton when I was a teenager at JFK stadium in Philly . The good old days . Do You Feel Like We Do.... so magical and momentous.... none of us will ever forget that . I could not believe how many people from my high school and people I grew up with were there . History .

[@michaelcruz1434]

We saw him locally in a smaller venue and he was wonderful!!! I love his version of Black Hole Sun.

[@bassmaster1953]

About ten years ago I took my son to see Peter at the Fred in Peachtree City, Ga. What a show. He even played Black Hole Sun. Phenomenal.

[@paulbrighton3303]

Bob Mayo was a relative of mine. Very talented man, and very kind hearted and down to earth. He was not necessarily interested in being a rock star. He was a family man, with beautiful talented kids and wife who is a cousin. Bob had a great band on his own in between tours, called Bergers & Mayo, played local gigs in Westchester where he lived. He lived and breathed music. Played guitar and piano like riding a bike. You can see how Peter loved Bob. When Bob passed away in the early 2000’s Peter, Lou Graham from Foreigner, and many others musicians came to his funeral in White Plains. I think he was 58 when he died? I could be wrong. But so young. Peter’s last show at MSG was amazing. So happy I attended.

[@richardsohanchyk631]

If I"m not mistaken, Bob used to play at the Moonlight Mile. I remember seeing T-Bone Wolk at the Moonlight Mile. I was in HS/College 72-79. Somewhere in that time frame.

[@ronlips6452]

Simply put a true gentleman!! Don't find many like that these days!!

[@rocketpost1]

What a superb interview. What a humble man Peter is, no wonder he played in Humble Pie. It's so difficult to be a perfectionist and I am cursed with the ability to always hear mistakes but we're all human (with one or two exceptions) and we can always do better.