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Peter Frampton Adds Dates, Special Guests to 2013 'Guitar Circus' Tour

Jeff Giles — Fri, 10 May 2013 15:18:25 +0000

As we previously reported, Peter Frampton is joining the circus this summer — the Guitar Circus, that is. Frampton’s latest run of summer dates, accurately dubbed the ‘Frampton’s Guitar Circus Tour,’ will feature special appearances from a truly impressive array of fellow guitar legends. Aside from the previously announced B.B. King, Frampton will also welcome [...]

Today Is Peter Frampton's Birthday

Carl Coffey — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 14:05:36 +0000

Peter Kenneth Frampton was born 63 years ago in Bromley, England. Peter became interested in music when he was seven years old. After finding his grandmother's ukulele in the attic, he taught himself to play it. Later on he taught himself to play guitar and piano as well. At age eight he started taking classical music lesson and the rest is rock and roll history.

Peter Frampton Becomes A Superstar 37 Years Ago

Carl Coffey — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 14:44:03 +0000

January 16,1976 the day Peter Frampton’s career had a turning point big time with the release of “Frampton Comes Alive”. The double LP went to number one spot on the album charts and stayed there for 17 weeks. The first year the collection of live tunes sold 19 million copies worldwide. Take a look at [...]

Peter Frampton Credits David Bowie For Saving His Career

Dave Lifton — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 18:12:51 +0000

David Bowie's 1987 album 'Never Let Me Down' is considered to be among his worst, but for Peter Frampton, its importance can not be overstated. In a new interview, he credits his time with Bowie, both on the album and its accompanying tour, for helping revive his career.

Peter Frampton Announces 'Guitar Circus' Tour with B.B. King and Others

Chad Childers — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 18:50:27 +0000

Peter Frampton loves guitar music, obviously, and he'll get a chance to explore his passion further during the 'Guitar Circus' tour he has planned for 2013. Billboard reports that the musician will welcome several guitar greats, including the legendary B.B. King, during the summer run.

Peter Frampton Releases 'Fanpacks' of 'FCA 35! Tour' Live Set

Dave Lifton — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 18:32:54 +0000

Hot on the heels of the 'FCA 35! Tour – An Evening With Peter Frampton' sets that were released earlier this month comes a new offer. Fans now have three "Super Fanpacks" of Frampton's revisiting of his most famous album.

Rarely Heard Frampton – Today's Vinyl Vault

Jeff Holbrook — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 13:13:17 +0000

Hey Peter Frampton fans! We're into the 1975 self titled "Frampton" album today with one of those things that the live album popularized. I'll Give You Money has since been a fan fave and is still played at many Frampton shows now. As with the other studio tracks from this set that gained recognition as live ve

Peter Frampton Provides 'Unexpected Pleasures' for Buick Verano TV Campaign

Chad Childers — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 21:28:25 +0000

It’s a band’s worst nightmare, but it’s Buick’s perfect situation. Imagine if you will that you’re getting ready to go onstage and play for a crowd when one of your band members calls in sick. What do you do? In the recent campaign for Buick Verano, you pan the bar and find a ready and [...]

Peter Frampton After 30 Years Reunited With Guitar

Carl Coffey — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 14:17:21 +0000

The New York Times reports that Peter Frampton has been reunited with the Gibson electric guitar he played on “Frampton Comes Alive,” three decades years after it was presumed destroyed in a plane crash.

Peter Frampton Suing Label Over Royalties From Digital Sales

Carl Coffey — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 13:07:22 +0000

Peter Frampton is the latest star to take legal action against a record company over payments for digital sales. Nashville’s “Tennessean” says thatPeter filed a lawsuit against Universal Music Group last Friday. He’s seeking 500-thousand-dollars in unpaid royalties along with additional damages. Peter is working with Nashville-based attorney Richard Busch, who tells the paper the [...]

Peter Frampton To Bring "Frampton Comes Alive" To Original Venue

Carl Coffey — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 15:05:58 +0000

Peter Frampton will continue celebrating the 35th anniversary of his massive 1976 album “Frampton Comes Alive” on the road next year. The early 2012 dates will include a stop at The Marin Center in San Rafael, California on March 17th. The venue is significant to Frampton, who calls the place “hallowed ground.” It’s the [...]

Peter Frampton Heading To Divorce Court

Carl Coffey — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 11:31:11 +0000

Peter Frampton is parting ways with Christina Elfers, his spouse of nearly 15 years. People.com reports that the “Show Me The Way” singer filed divorce papers in Los Angeles Superior Court this week. Frampton’s asking for joint legal custody of the couple’s teenage daughter, Mia. However, the 61-year-old rocker asks that physical custody of Mia go [...]

Frampton Comes Alive – 35th Anniversary This Year

Jeff Holbrook — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 14:21:56 +0000

Peter Frampton, easily one of the hardest working classic rockers in the business will be back out on the road this summer celebrating the 35th anniversary of his (seemingly) immortal live set "Frampton Comes Alive". It's been released in "Deluxe" fashion with some thi

Frampton Comes Alive…LIVE!

Jeff Holbrook — Sun, 09 Jan 2011 15:05:05 +0000

FRAMPTON TO PLAY FRAMPTON COMES ALIVE LIVE

Last week marked the 35th anniversary of Peter Frampton’s hugely successful live album Frampton Comes Alive and to celebrate, the GRAMMY Award winner plans to hit the road and perform the entire record live. He filled us in on what to expect from the show.

“My plan for the bulk of the tour will be to have a