I have been obsessed with Peter Frampton since 1975. I got to meet him at a meet-and-greet at a fundraising concert he held in Cincinnati when he lived there shortly after 9/11 to help emergency workers and families of victims. He’s truly an amazing artist and human being. Frampton “live” in the 1970s gave you goosebumps. I only wish the very best for his future as he faces his health challenge head-on and thank him profusely for the many years of musical joy he has brought to me and his millions of fans.

He just seems so joyous while he is playing.

I always get goose bumps at the point in the song, “Do You Feel Like We Do” when the talk box solo’s end and Peter sings, “woahhhh”, leading into the final jam. It’s just so bitchen !

Peter is a genius when it comes to solos. I was 14 years old when Frampton Comes Alive came out. His solos motivated me to play guitar. He's so melodic in his playing using the complicated Mixolydian and Dorian scales mixed with blues. Unbelievable guitar player. He's well respected as a great guitarist! He's number #1 in my book.

A masterpiece and yes the greatest Live album of all time, The stars lined up and all the God given talent just poured out and came together for the perfect ride all the way to the top there will never be another live one that can Top Frampton Comes alive.

I remember the summer before the album came out. My best friend's sister flew up to visit cousins in the San Francisco area. When she got back, she told us all about this 'Day On The Green' concert they went to, and all about this amazing band she saw. She wouldn't shut up about how great they were. A few months later we got the chance to see for ourselves and went to see Frampton (and Lynyrd Skynyrd, and Black Sabbath, and Brownsville Station) at an outdoor concert in San Bernadino. Being as we were smart, and sneaky, we brought a portable cassette recorder, a bag full of blank tapes, and as many 'C' cell batteries as we could afford, and we recorded all 4 bands. The 3 of us took turns holding that little microphone up in the air until our arms were numb. Over the rest of that summer, and on into the next, we'd listened to those tapes (even though they were pretty bad quality) every chance we could. It was a constant argument of which band was better. (We still haven't decided.) And then, "Frampton Comes Alive" was released. And our jaws hit the ground. Our recording was almost song for song the same as the album. WE HAD THE ALBUM FOR A YEAR BEFORE EVERYONE ELSE!!! Well, not really, obviously Peter could afford better recording engineers than the 3 of us. But still... I wonder what ever happened to those tapes.

Sonically, this album opened the eyes of many of us (I’m 6 yrs older than Rick) that had grown accustomed to the brilliant, but somewhat extreme guitarists of that time. Framptom brought a whole new level of professionalism to rock guitar. Distinct, clear, notes & cords, a happy onstage presence & songs that were simply fun!

The first solo of Something's Happening is a thing of BEAUTY.

This is the best overview of this double album... Thank you Rick for giving us Frampton fans a reason to fall in love with the Album all over again... Stay Gold!

Peter Frampton is a criminally under-rated guitar master. Probably just because the songs were just SO DAMN GOOD !

With improvements in mobile recording equipment, the 70s and 80s became the golden age of live albums. There was also a mysterious element to them since you couldn't see the performance. You had to listen intently to figure out the gear, a riff, drum fill, or know what the crowd was doing, etc. Frampton Comes Alive embodies all of that along with great songs.

For me Allman Brothers Live at the Fillmore East is one of the greatest all time Rock/blues live recordings , straight guitar to amp no effects , you can here everything crystal clear, every tune executed well, incredibly tasteful lines, from Barry Oakley's bass to Gregs B-3 playing and the double percussions rhythmic phrasing was just stellar, the slide playing is other world , Duane was on the top of his game..they all were

Frampton was one of the few great Melodic guitarists, you often have to feel it.. So many technical geniuses.. Thank you..

What I appreciate about Frampton is the confidence to be so creative, whether it was well revived or not. His music is truly his.

To my ear, Frampton usually imparts a subtle, jazzy quality to his solos. He also balances the minor and major chords so that his songs tend to have a more uplifting effect than so much of the harder rock of his era. I bought Comes Alive like everyone else at the time and thoroughly enjoyed it, but I wasn't really a huge fan until I finally saw him perform live many years later at a smaller club in 1995. I have to confess that I probably wouldn't have gone if my buddy hadn't insisted that we go. The seating was first-come, first-serve and we arrived early enough to get a small table on a balcony that put us about 10 feet above and 20 feet from stage left - it was absolutely the BEST seats in the house that night. I figured Frampton would put on a good performance, but I had NO IDEA how brilliant he would prove to be. I've always been drawn to hard-rocking bands, but on that night, Frampton took it to another level entirely, like no other performer I've ever seen. The strongest impression that's stayed with me all these years later is how he had the most joyful smile on his face all during that concert - it was obvious that he experienced huge enjoyment playing his songs to what was a very appreciative, enthusiastic audience. I'm getting goose-bumps all over again just recounting the experience! I guess what I'm getting at is, like Rick says, Peter Frampton really is one of the GOATs and he deserves to be studied and appreciated. He's truly one of the greatest rockers of his era, because of the quality of his song writing, his wonderful guitar playing and his amazing live performances.

I saw Peter do his iconic "Do You Feel Like We Do" 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 masterpiece….AMAZING

I was a junior in high school when this album came out. Everybody loved it. The rockers, the disco folk, the guys and the gals and the blacks and the whites. It got so much air play that it was part of the soundtrack of my youth.

Love every song, every note. Every single thing about this album. Saw him in 1976 Savannah Ga. Gary Wright opened for him. It was a magical night. Still my all time favorite album.

Rick, I love it when you pause, say “um”, and play it again to get it just right. The obvious joy you express during this video makes me feel like I’m sitting across from one of my jam buddies, swapping riffs and just loving our love of playing. I guess I’m just loving my guitar again today.🤘😁

We all forget that this God gifted talent was only 26 at time of release of this masterpiece album. Twenty six? Unreal. What also is unreal is the guitar 🎸 solo at the 11:27 mark of Do you feel like we do ? It’s remarkable what Frampton does to that guitar 🎸 the way he works it ! I never get sick of hearing it. The song is a pronounced jam session. His band is spectacular.. and lastly the fans go wild.

I never heard of Frampton until Comes Alive came out. I was 15 years old. Do You Feel was the obvious hit back then, but Lines On My Face is my favorite song today. I Wanna Go To The Sun is my second favorite. I love the piano with clapping intro.

Frampton Comes Alive! My favorite album ever. Never get tired of listning to it. Really enjoyed how you disected the solos!

I saw Peter Frampton when he was with Humble Pie. It was in Long Beach and they were filling in for Cactus...turned out to be one of the very best concerts I have ever seen -right up there with Hendrix and Led Z., an BB King. Frampton was just a ball of energy and he had the audience in the palm of his hand. What a time.

Can't play guitar - wish I could - but in that summer I played the cassette of that album and learned every solo. I can still whistle them to this day! Your analysis is so uplifting to me, emotional too, and a great tribute to a fabulous musician and an outstanding album.

Frampton Comes Adrift we used to call it at the time. Frampton was and is a legend. Great, great double album.

I am 55y. I was only 10 when "Frampton Comes Alive" came out and thankfully my uncles and aunts who were only in their mid 20s had great taste in music and took me to see Frampton, Kansas, Rush, Elton John and even Led Zeppelin all between 1973 and 1980. A great 7 years of concerts, albums, smoking funny smelling things.......

This was my first concert. Gary Wright was the opener but didn't show. Peter gets on stage and says well the opening act isn't here. I guess that means we're going to have to play a lot longer. He was beaming the whole time. The show was so much more than any of us expected. It was also before he was huge so the venue was relatively small. Simply magic.

Frampton’s solos always remind me of little Billy from “The Family Circus” comics. Where most guitarists would go from point A to point B, he goes through the entire neighborhood on his way there.

My main hobby is hiking. I've spent sooooo many hours with "Lines On My Face" stuck in my head. I just let the whole song play through in my head as I hike along. Really pleasant :)

A true love affair with a song/album is when the proverbial needle drops anywhere on it and you drop right in and play along. And if you can’t play it, you can hum or sing every note of the solo. Clearly, Rick and Frampton Comes Alive go waaaay back. Nice to know I’m not alone.

I can listen to Rick all day. He really opened my eyes to the special riffs Peter played on these songs. Going to see Peter at the Capitol in July. Front row - and I am sure to follow every note on these songs!!!

Rick! Awesome!!! I love that You dug into this. I first encountered Frampton on a "Humble Pie Live" cassette tape in the early '70's. The guitar interplay on that album is a top drawer "workshop." A local DJ (Brampton Ont. Canada) played a lot of "Frampton's Camel" during those years. Then in '75 he opened for Santana as "Peter Frampton." The show at Massey Hall in Toronto was the first time we had heard the talk-box and song DYFLWD. Later Carlos invited Peter to join his band for an encore, which in typical Santana fashion was quite lengthy. It is a forever memory. The following summer, the album hit. Many gatherings out in the woods, or back fields, with FCA blasting from someone's van out of the newish for the time, powerful Craig and Bose car audio.

You don't need 50 minutes to explain why Frampton Comes Alive is the best live album in history, i was 13 years old in 1976 when i heard on the radio a few songs from the album, then i bought the album and Frampton became to be my hero, there is no one who plays the voice box better than Peter Frampton, he simply was on fire when the live shows were recorded, not just him but all the band were on fire, the songs were played perfectly, the band had great energies and the crowd was fantastic, the version of the song Do You Feel Like We Do as recorded on the album FCA is one of the best guitar work i ever heard in my life, it's Peter Frampton at his very best, cheers!!!

God in 1976 I was 16 and this record was everything. I liked it but my sister was crazy for Frampton. So many hits on this album it was all over the radio forever it seemed. My older brother's band which had two guitars even copped some of the Frampton sound and started using a talk box. Massive influence. Another great live album right after that was Be-Bop Deluxe's Live in the Air Age.

Frampton comes alive is an amazing album, I remember the summer it played everywhere, it took him a while to reach that level of popularity with mastery. We be ready again for this type of shows. There should be live video of those years and it should have a run at the movie theatre. I saw Frampton live almost 30 years after and he was still amazing.

I was 16 years old and you can remember exactly where you were whenever you hear it we lived in a great time at least for music

When that album hit the stores we (a group of friends) just had to have it. At 14 we did not have a lot of money, so we would all chip in and buy the records together. They were kept in the room of one of us (the guy who had the best sound system 😀) and on Friday / Saturday evening we would all sit in his room and listen to the records we had bought that week. Great times. We may have played that album the first weekend perhaps 4 or 5 times and we were blown away. Since that time I have been playing that album thousands of times, still listen to it at least 5 - 6 times a year. Lost a bit track of PF during the 90's and 20th century, but then I found his version of While my guitar gently weeps with Eric Clapton. It is one of the very best versions of this song, he kills it, but you can see the joy in his face. Am sorry to hear he won't play anymore, but at least we will always have his records. Whoever did not 'live' in the 70's I can only say: 'you missed something', but luckily we still have the records and I for one will keep enjoying them.

Yessongs is my favorite live album.

Listened to this yesterday as it streamed live. Listening again now. Such a great video. After all these years, I still can't get enough of this amazing album. Thank you, Rick!

THIS is 1 of the BEST guitar tutorial Lesson(s) I have ever heard and seen. Thank YOU RB! ( put this in my ARCHIVES). I can hear traces of Eric Johnson and Randy Rhodes in your tutorial along with others too much to mention. This Lesson is GOLD.

Lines On My Face on this album has some of the most beautiful live guitar playing ever. My favorite Frampton song. Every single song on this album is amazing, no fillers to be found. Jumping Jack Flash, Penny For Your Thoughts, Shine On, Plain Shame, Feel Like We Do...such great songs!

I got this album from my grandparent's for Christmas when I was about 7yrs old. I listened to it so many times and have great nostalgia with it. Ever since that day, I became even more of a Frampton fan and still enjoy his music just as much today as I did then. He's the reason I became a guitarist as well when I was 12. Great musician and humble guy!

At 9:10, at the start of the 1st solo in the 1st song (Something's Happening), I remember standing stock still, electrified. That was 1975. I was 13 years old. And "Lines On My Face" should be up there with the greatest songs of all time. The solos are hair-raisingly beautiful.

Thank you Rick! I remember 6 months before this album came out, my friend turned me onto Frampton. He predicted Frampton was going to be the next big thing. This album was the standard for guitar playing throughout my high school years.

Thank you Rick for reminding me how the album "fFrampton comes alive" is really a major album of the 70s. Peter has not always been recognized as some of the guitar heroes but that is a mistake in my opinion! Regards and thank you for your you tube channel! Olivier (from Belgium)

Just prior to this record, Peter was selling stereo equipment on the upper East side of Manhattan to the rich folks. His manager walked into the store one day and told him that A&M wanted to shake hands and part ways and that they would just release a live record as the 5th and final record of his 5-album deal and shake hands. Some local dates were set up and recorded. Wisely, A&M sent Eddie Kramer and his mobile truck to the venues to make sure they got good sounding tape. When Alpert and Moss heard the tapes, they flipped out and insisted it be a double record and the rest is history. The 3 singles from the record were all recorded here in NY state; Poughkeepsie, Commack, Long Island & Plattsburgh.

Rick, we are the same age and I remember that summer well. I too was obsessed with "Frampton Comes Alive", at least until Boston came out with their debut! I didn't feel that way about a live album again until Dire Straits put out "Alchemy" in 83. I think that would be a great album to breakdown the genius of Mark Knopfler!

Frampton Comes Alive was also notable in that the recording sounded immensely better than anything Frampton ever recorded in the studio. It was truly the great guitar era. Steve Hackett is one from that era that doesn't get much attention. He was doing the two handed tapping in 1972. (And credits many little known guitarists before him for originating it). He plays beautiful, powerful solos, but they just don't get mentioned. I think it's a number of things. First, he was shy and played sitting down so not much of a stage showman. Second, he often tried to make the guitar sound like other instruments, mostly classical strings. This caused many to think they were hearing Tony Banks on keyboards instead of the guitar. Finally, Petr Gabriel pretty much took all the oxygen in the room. BTW Seconds Out was another great live album, especially the drums.

As ubiquitous as Frampton Comes Alive was, if you grew up in the UK the definitive live album was Live and Dangerous by Thin Lizzy.

Did the same with my knee .. surgery crutches and cast all summer...laid up playing guitar .. wore out Hemispheres and 2112, got into Frampton later on and just love his playing...years later did dressing room security for him and hung with his guitar tech during performance ,in Syracuse NY ... one of the best exhibitions ever

Frampton nailed one of the greatest live recordings ever. His solo work improv is sick! The band was at its apex and just incredible.

The only album I played in the car when I passed my UK driving test in 1976 aged 17, and as loud as I could bear it. Brilliant songs, brilliant melodies and outstanding lead guitar all on the best live album ever, and still love listening to still.Thank you Peter. ❤

I don’t know if anyone today can comprehend how all encompassing Frampton Comes Alive and Boston coming out in successive years was. Graduated High School in 1977, and those years were amazing.

Remember the 70s for great live albums, “Frampton Comes Alive” among them. My favourite live album used to see-saw between “Thin Lizzy : Live And Dangerous “ and “UFO : Strangers In The Night. Good stuff. Good times.

I'm no musician and the musical theory goes over my head. I just know that I was 14 when this album came out and it was among the first 10 albums I bought with my own money. I played it constantly. I had never been to any concert and was mesmerized by the clarity of the sound and the energy of the live recording. I kept buying other live recordings of other bands, and not sure I ever found another one that sounded this good. His guitar work was just so melodic, and you could hear ever piece of it. Still the GOAT live album for me.

I was 12 years old when the album came out and we listened to it non-stop - especially "Do you feel like we do" - and even after listening to those songs all these years, they have never gotten old or dull to the ears. By FAR, the greatest "Live" album of all time (IMO).

I love the breakdown of the solos. Ive always wondered who these original guys were learning this stuff from when nobody else had really done it. 🤯 how do you just come up with this stuff out of thin air

Frampton improvised all of it. He wasn't copying what he'd heard before...he was in the moment. That's the result of years of jamming...the album captured lightening in a bottle, and that's the biggest compliment.

I was the only Frampton fan growing up in my town in 1971. They all laughed at me. Until 1976. They also laughed when I got into Punk in 77.

Wow Rick. This is amazing. I’ve been in the guitar industry all my life and also a basic blues player. Nothing special. But I always hear the special players and chase it. And this record and Framptons playing is such a gift to hear. As you point out. So much going on and often under appreciated. Your videos combine the joys and artfulness of the music along with the science behind it all. A great blend of art and science. You are unique in your teaching abilities. Lucky for us. Thank you.

I watch this video, and I realize how much "I'm not worthy." Great job breaking this masterpiece to the individual notes!

When I was about 12, every Saturday morning my family would play records for everyone to listen to while we were getting ready for that day’s activities, ballet, golf, football, and this album had a very high rotation. It was an album that the whole family loved, testament to its absolute brilliance.

Hearing Frampton comes alive for the first time , is like hearing Hendrix or Stevie Ray Vaughan for the first time. In the fall of 1976 I heard Frampton through my ear phones, on wysp out of Philadelphia, I instantly knew this was something special and in the following days learn more about Mr Peter Frampton been a fan ever since and much like Rick beato I learned as many of Peter's guitar licks as I could!

Saw Frampton at college when he toured for "Comes Alive". What a fantastic show it was! The year of 1976 was the pinnacle of "music to blast out of your dorm window" , with both Frampton and Boston's first album. Nothing like those days with that music all over campus, the guys out throwing the frisbee, and the girls laying out in the sun. Ahhh, paradise....

That album was recorded better live than almost any other rock album of its day. That sound quality was impeccable. l remember then feeling like it and that Robin Trower Live album were the best 'live' guitar band mixes and made great albums.

My very first “REAL” studio session was around ‘84-‘85 (?) at the Matrix Studio in NYC. It was for a very popular folk singer named Melanie. Stanley Sheldon was on that session. We did a few east Coast gigs, as well. He was positively charming and his meter was like a clock ! It was a truly beautiful experience.., and I got A LOT of great stories regarding this album.., as well as many more stories from the road..! Stanley is still Frampton’s bassist.

Music that could make a 1970s living room seem magical.

I do not play guitar however I love anyone with the gift of being able to play as an artist. I could watch your videos all day due to your passion and mastery of the instrument.

It's one of my favorites along with Blue oyster cults " on your feet or on your knees" Little feats " wait on Columbus "

Frampton Comes Alive was the first album I bought. Still a classic.

I'm digging this episode. Rick, your knowledge of this album is second to none. It's great to hear you playing and analyzing the phrases and progressions. It was such a musical and positive record for Frampton and all of us.

Have never seen anyone musically breakdown Frampton like Rick. Two stellar "must see" videos now. What an education. Keeping the Frampton flame "Alive".

I saw Peter Frampton at the Hampton Club Casino back in the mid 90s. Took him a few songs to warm up and he was on fire for the encores. He's a jam master

I was lucky enough to see Peter "Come Alive" at the Sydney Sports Ground in 78 or 79. It was sensational. Still give the album a run every now and then. Its just so good.

something's happening is excellent live. I can remember listening to this when it came out. The solo was constantly on my mind. It is bright and happy. To me it's a special kind of magic. The whole album rocked. Ah the good old days

Frampton Comes Alive is one of my personal GOAT albums. In my early teens (1970s), I helped my dad prepare a small building for a pharmacy he was opening by doing major deconstruction inside and taking cement, wood and drywall rubble out to the dumpster. It was an entire weekend of me doing pretty intense manual labor (alone) and listening to Frampton Comes Alive on my cassette player, over and over and over. That is the only thing I listened to all weekend so it is drilled into my head. Great memories, even the nail I stepped on which went through my sneaker into my foot.

Grew up on this, born in 71, those were the the years...I was the DJ for Dad as a kid on weekends. Ya had to get up to change the record, right. Those drinkin' days led to my loving music and learning to play guitar as well.

Deep Purple's Made In Japan is my favorite live rock album. I just listened to it again earlier today. The quality of musicianship from every member circa 1972 is only equaled by Led Zeppelin of that same general period in my opinion. Ian Gillan was out of this world back then - what a voice!

I have owned this album countless times. Vinyl, cassette, cd, digital, vinyl AGAIN... one of my all time favorites. I think I was in my early 30s before I listened to this without lighting up during Lines on My Face. 2 live albums are on my desert island top 5. This is #1. Cheap Trick Live at Budokan is #2.

I had this album and it was my fav live album until I discovered another one from the 70's after I became a Christian in 1979. "How the West Was One" by 2nd Chapter of Acts, A band Called David and most of all, Phil Keaggy from 1978. If you have never heard Phil, especially on this live album, you will be blown away by his work. My fav guitarist of all time. From his own songs to playing lead and fillers on 2nd Chapter's stuff, it is amazing! Look up the songs, "Just the Same", "Time", and "Rejoice". Even if you don't care for the lyrics, his guitar work will blow you away.

I always felt Frampton's solos float in an ethereal way over the music.

Man that takes me back! We lived on a lake in 1976. In the summer we put the speakers in the window and blast FCA while we swam. Good times!

I love his playing because he makes his guitar sing. Watching him play that guitar and closing my eyes makes me like listening to jazz. Watching him move his fingers on his guitar is. mesmerizing. I saw him Nm New York when he nally got his guitar back from the ashes and he shared that unbelievable story about what happened to the Phenix. He is also my favorite because of his lyrics i can listen to it all day. I am so happy he finally got inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Can't wait for October 19th

When I was a kid, I remember first hearing that album and being completely blown away. I'm only 33 now, and it's a real shame how few of my generation know this album. It's a masterpiece.

Great video Rick. I've always loved this album especially the electric guitar stuff. The solo's on I want to go to the sun are 2 of my all time favourites.

As Live albums go, Rush's Exit Stage Left live is a pretty exquisite set of recordings, they went overboard on the live engineering quality - even though a couple tunes were, shall we say, patched up in post. Still a glorious live record. Mainly because their physical live playing was beginning to peak in the early 80s, after a teething phase in mid-late 70s.

That is one of the best live albums of all time.... still great to listen to. Superb breakdown Rick.

Love the story at the intro Rick. I finished 8th grade in 1976, and I injured myself severely that year. Unfortunately, a guitar wasn’t sitting in the corner for me to start playing. That journey didn’t begin until 30 years later. FCA was huge for me as well in 1976.

I remember having Frampton Comes Alive on both vinyl _and_ 8-track in 1976. My favorite tune on it now is “Jumping Jack Flash”-great solos.

Right on Rick! Still an incredible live album.

Absolutely agree on that. I bought it when it came out and made me start to play guitar. I will see him on his tour in November and can‘t wait for it.

Rick , I love your story telling and passion for music and truely appreciate the history and experiences you shared. Watching the Hulu special of Rick Rufus interviewing Paul McCartney I was able to understand how universal music is , how it exists beyond borders, gender, ethnicity and time. It connects us and represents us.

Rory Gallagher 'Irish Tour' best live album. A masterpiece. 11min version of walk on hot coals....Genius!!

Great episode. Do you think you could get Phil Keaggy in the studio for an interview? That would be wild!

Summer of 76 saw Peter Frampton 3x that summer,best times of our lives still one of my favorite artist to this day ! My first daughter was born that summer also ! If only life was still that simple, life goes by to quickly enjoy it to the fullest God bless you all !

Peter remains… and always will remain a perfectly placed cornerstone in the temple of rock music and it’s many variants. He’s done so much, so well, so inspiring for so long. He’s a happy melodic wizard walking through a hall of sound that bends to his will like light to gravity…. He comes out smiling on the other side invariably no matter who he’s working with. I happened to spend a bit of time backstage with his keyboard player Rob a few years ago after a spectacular hot summer night in Holmdel NJ….at the start of the show I was in the second row center …. Peter came out with a giant grin on his face… then he turned back to the band still grinning … I’ve seen that look with Neil Young a few times, Basically an astronaut about to take off…. Several times during the show when Frampton lit into his solos which were unique and stunning and never wandered too far from the song you grew up with… I locked eyes with Rob and we were both kind of shrugging our shoulders, popping our eyes out and looking at each other like where does this stuff come from. Backstage Peter was greeting some of the young fans that his manager Graham had placed in the front row shortly after Peter began playing. Earlier during the concert I couldn’t figure why the first row seats were empty.I asked Rob what it was like Working with Peter and told him I had been a fan forever. Rob said “I think it this point it’s been nine years and it’s been like a dream….” We were watching Creeter down near the bus taking pictures with the youngsters. We were standing up on one of the side patios where they had been barbecuing earlier pre-show. Can’t say enough good about Rob and I can’t say enough good about Peter and his extended band and crew…. I had met Rob at a few shows prior to this one over the years and he was always gracious to me. That one was a wild moment standing there with Frampton and crew…. I can remember being backstage there many many years ago when my father was playing with Frank Sinatra. It was quite special to be there with one of my heroes and the guy who respects him and works very hard with him on everything they do together. I wish Peter and his band all the best in the world. I know he’s had some health concerns I saw his recent (farewell) show at Madison Square Garden. Never seen him do his sets without bringing something new and dynamic and exciting to it ….With BB King or any other myriad number of players he has shared his stages with. His career has had amazing twists and turns, he always perseveres and he inspires you every time time ….he’s always bringing something new to the table….. That’s why I consider him a cornerstone …. A whole building rests in part so many ways on his shoulders. 🎼Peter & his Music: The GOAT of Many Colours !!!🎸🎸🎸 Thoughts on Frampton first; Now I’m gonna go watch Rick’s video….⬆️

Frampton was awesome and drove those 1976 ladies with the tube tops crazy. I still thank him for writing " Show Me the Way" and "I'm In You". The GOAT was and will always be Jimmy Page. For proof compare Jimmy's solo on "No Quarter" on the 1973 Live Album "The Song Remains The Same". Keep up the good work!

That poster of the record cover made an indelible mark and forever stamped in my memories of the good ol' days or daze. I found and bought the album recently from a used/new records store here in Vegas, still sound impeccable at $4.99 albeit with the cover having had a rough life (hence the heavily discounted price).

I always loved Frampton's playing. He had such a unique, lyrically emotional quality to his soloing on this album. His incredibly tasteful use of Phasing and Leslies perfectly emphasized the emotional content of his soloing. He also had one of the most crystal clear Guitar tones in the history of Rock. A truly great Guitarist who never got the respect he deserved.

When Frampton first started out touring around England with The Herd around 1966, he was a small guy, and John Entwistle and Keith Moon used to play pranks on him and his band mercilessly. In 1969, Pete joined another "small face," Steve Marriott, to form Humble Pie. When Frampton Comes Alive came out, Peter won some award for being "Best New Artist, " even though he'd been around for over 10 years. A killer talent, sadly ignored as a superlative musician, do yourself a favor and check out all the rest of his work. And do the same for Dave Mason. Dave is 76 and still touring. His singing is and playing are still phenomenal, even though he limps on the stage, and like Frampton, his body of work is tremendous.