Peter Frampton

This article is about the English singer-songwriter. For other uses, see Peter Frampton (disambiguation).

Peter Frampton
Frampton performing in 2024
Frampton performing in 2024
Background information
Birth namePeter Kenneth Frampton
Born (1950-04-22) 22 April 1950 (age 74)
Beckenham, Kent, England
GenresRock
Occupations
  • Musician
  • songwriter
Instruments
  • Guitar
  • piano
  • vocals
DiscographyPeter Frampton discography
Years active1966–present
Labels
Formerly of
Websiteframpton.com
External videos
video icon Oral History, Peter Frampton talks about how the Frampton amp switcher came about out of necessity, and the development of the Frampton talk box followed. Interview date July 23, 2004, NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) Oral History Library

Peter Kenneth Frampton (born 22 April 1950)[1] is an English-American guitarist, singer, and songwriter who rose to prominence as a member of the rock bands the Herd and Humble Pie.[2] Later in his career, Frampton found significant success as a solo artist. He has released several albums, including his breakthrough album, the live recording Frampton Comes Alive! (1976), which spawned several hit singles and has been certified 8× Platinum by the RIAA in the United States.[3] He has also worked with various other acts such as Ringo Starr, John Entwistle of the Who, David Bowie, Joe Bonamassa, and both Matt Cameron and Mike McCready of Pearl Jam.

Frampton is known for his signature hit songs "Show Me the Way", "Baby, I Love Your Way", "Do You Feel Like We Do", and "I'm in You", all of which remain staples of classic rock radio. He has also appeared as himself in television shows such as The Simpsons, Family Guy, and Madam Secretary. Frampton was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2024.

  1. ^ Huey, Steve. "Peter Frampton Biography". AllMusic. Archived from the original on 28 November 2019. Retrieved 28 November 2019.
  2. ^ "Frampton became U.S. citizen after 9/11". Express.co.uk. 11 September 2011. Retrieved 14 January 2023.
  3. ^ "Gold & Platinum". RIAA. Archived from the original on 4 January 2017. Retrieved 4 January 2017.