Ultimate respect for the songwriting, musicianship and humbleness of Peter Frampton. Amazing in every way. The same goes for Rick Beato. If it wasn't for Rick Beato and his relationship with Peter Frampton we wouldn't be able to witness this.
I saw him in Oakland 1976 then Concord at his last show 2019 -I am so glad I was here on this planet during his pass through. What a brilliant, humble statesman.
Peter Frampton is downright amazing and humble. I love listening to him talk about his music and his experiences. Thank you, Rick and thank you, Mr. Frampton! 🎸
Got Frampton Comes Alive for Christmas at age 15. My parents had no idea what it was. They have no idea it was the best gift they ever gave me. Saw Frampton live two years ago at a smallish venue. So great. He can still sing and play. A beautiful person. His personality came through on stage. Thank you Peter for the joy you’ve given me. Baby I Love Your way one of my top ten favorite songs of all time!
Love it. I was recording Peter live in Nashville a few back and they played Do You Feel at the soundccheck- obviously they have to check the talk box so I was assuming they would just cut it off at some point, but they kept going. I made my way to riser that had the stereo Leslie’s in anticipation of the final part/ solo just after the edit he described. I literally laid down in between the cabinets for the final solo. I could’ve left that planet at that point in my life. What a GLORIOUS swirl of notes. Heaven. To add to the experience Peter was just the sweetest and friendliest kat- no accident he made to where he did… Complete honor to work with such a pro.
Growing up with music of the 70s era, I (maybe most of us) of course loved the songs in that moment, but now truly appreciate how great it really was. The likes of so many phenomenal artists we'll never experience again.
I love these Frampton interviews. Rick and Peter have such a good rapport and such mutual respect, and it really comes across. And they're not only interesting from a technical standpoint, they're fun as well. Another thing I appreciate is Peter's genuine enthusiasm for complimenting other people he's played with. It's not all about him. I also like how he keeps it clean, which is nice for a change in the rock world. We're not subjected to a bunch of stuck-in-adolescence f-bombs or raunchy lyrics or "I'm such a playa" groupie stories that you have to mute if your kids are in the room. Those of us in this age group are really fortunate to have grown up with Peter's music as part of the soundtrack to our lives, and we're also fortunate to have Rick keep the memories alive (no pun intended) and still uncover new things about it all these years later.
Totally there with the F Bomb theory. I have met Peter a few times. And made note of one of those times above. And do recall that he never said a swear word once! I probably did! But that's what happens after a few cocktails and you get to hang with one of your heroes. I also got to know one of his touring bass players who became a good friend. Now that guy used the F Bomb as an adjective for every word in a sentence!!! So a five word sentence, also have five F bombs in it!! LOL He died a few years back. But I never heard a bass player so natural. He made Victor Wooten blush! LOL
@@peterpedersen1641 That's cool that you've met Peter and chatted a few times. I'm jealous. There are a lot of people in the music business that are phony, self-absorbed, condescending, rude, etc., but Peter is none of those things. Talent is great, but there's also a lot to be said for being a genuinely nice, sincere, intelligent person as well and Peter checks all of those boxes.
I watched this video when Rick fist uploaded it but didn't comment then, Just watched it for the second time and decided that since no-one would probably read it, this time I would leave a comment. Frampton comes alive was bought for me by my girlfriend, Jan at the time, She was into Motown, but took advice from some of the guys at college as to what I would like. At the time I was into Zeppelin, Deep Purple, Pink Floyd and so on. Peter's presence on the album was something new to me, he comes bursting out of the vinyl in a very personal approachable way so that listening, you can almost imagine being part of the performance. The album is a piece of Art that will be around and played long after we are gone. Oh and in case you wondered, I married Jan and we are coming up to our 42nd anniversary. Thanks Peter for the music and thanks Rick for teasing some little bits of insight out of Peter. This rates up there with your interview with Sting.
One of the most incredible musicians of his time, our time, all time. Coincidentally, just yesterday I had the sudden need to listen to "Show Me the Way" (because of a certain special person on my mind, naturally) and the first thing that made my ears smile was the uncluttered purity of the room sound and the nearness of everything; not drowning in reverb. (1975 studio version) It was the days when stereo was still new and exciting: used more as an effect to create space, as reverb and delay would soon become the main tools for doing the same, and as stereo soundstage was essentially becoming a primary quality - as fundamental as the volume or the tone of individual instruments... Such a great song; a classic. And now to hear all about it from the man himself!!! Thank you Peter for all the wonderful details!!! But I guess Adele will probably never do a collaboration with him because she "hates wah-wah" as Tim has told us ;)
OUTSTANDING interview with one of the most talented, down to earth, and b humble performing aritsts of our generation Peter Frampton. AWESOME ! BRAVO !
I can see the more he talks about his setup, the more he remembers. So, like you said, his setup goes from "simple", to very complicated! Great interview, thanks
Peter Frampton always come across as a really humble and good natured fellow. I remember when FCA was all over the radio in the 70`s. The album was so original sounding compared to anything else at the time..
I saw him at The Fillmore East with Humble Pie and many times over the years . Also on his last tour at MSG in NYC , incredible show . And he lets the other musicians solo as well . I hope he is around for another 100 years !
1976 I was 10, Peter was the biggest rock star on the planet, he seemed larger than life, everywhere you went he was on magazines, fm radio playing the full live version of "Do you feel like I do" and "show me the way' several times a day, better days.
I started playing guitar in 1975. Frampton, Clapton, Sweet, Kiss, all influences. Frampton Comes Alive was so huge for me. I tried to learn all the songs, solos, etc. it was such a great time to be alive. Every Friday I begged mom to stay up to watch Midnight Special. Frampton still blows me away. Thanks for this.
though Ive watched and loved your content for years it took this episode to get me to subscribe. such an important guitar player/singer since I was a teenager trying to figure it all out . this was tremendous for me . thank you
I've seen every great band in concert (sans the Beatles), but the most incredible live show I've seen was Frampton at WInterland when he recorded Comes Alive. Hello, San Francisco!
Peter seems like such a terrific guy! I knew Bob Mayo way back in the day, and you could not have met a kinder fellow! Most people have NO idea how many great bands Bob was a part of. Thank you Rick for ALL you do. We seem to have the same heros.
Hard to imagine a more charming and deliriously gifted gentleman … thanks Rick for sharing this with all of us and for keeping Peter honest that his “simple rig” maybe wasn’t quite so simple 😎😜
I had not seen this with Frampton. He is one the most diverse and tasteful players of all time and one of my favorites. Such a gentleman also. Enjoyed this
Oh boy, I remember when my dad bought Frapton Comes Alive when I was a little kid. He would play it so loud through this timber Pioneer record player that the windows shook in their frames. He had ho idea how Peter made the talk box sounds and he would bullshit about this device that only Peter could play and as a young kid, this only added to the magic of the album. Amazing that you were able to interview him. Years later when I started playing, I loved listening to his non pentatonic soloing which again sounded magical! Thank you Rick.
I had all of Peter's albums with Frampton's Camel, so his l"Comes Alive" was almost a greatest hits. I have loved him since Humble Pie. Excellent video!
These interviews are some of my favorite from Rick. The little stories the artist have about "back in the day" are priceless. But the best part of the interview is how laid back and regular the artist's are. Mr. Frampton is so laid back that is easy to forget what a great musician he is. Part of that feel is asking the right questions and the right follow up questions. It helps that Rick has a background in the many facets of music and recording.
A total joy watching Rick and Peter. I grew up not far from the Marin Civic Auditorium where some of Comes Alive was recorded and like millions of others became a fan. I’m still kicking myself for missing the 50th anniversary show he did here in 2018! Great to hear him share stories of the good old days. Thanks Rick. And may your genuine love and appreciation for these artists and their music continue to open doors for you and hopefully generate more conversations and videos like this with others.
Legendary player, singer, songwriter, and a true gentleman. Frampton is the complete package. Absolutely love his work. What a fun and insightful interview, thanks so much for this Rick!
I love Frampton no doubt about it. From the first time I heard it until I became obsessed. Then the best part for me as when my son became a teenager he actually got tickets for a Frampton concert and took me to see the concert on my birthday. That the both of us, 2 generations were able to enjoy the same musician was something that I will never forget. As far as this interview is concerned I think the more he talks the more he remembers. First it's starts out with a hundred watt amp. Then it goes to a 200 watt amp then it just gets more complex and more complex. Then we bounce the signal off the Moon from the Moon we went to Mars then it came back to Venus to the Moon Back Down to Earth. We didn't use monitors we use the earpieces we didn't make it that loud but it was so loud that our ears were ringing for 12 days. I think he may be losing his memory a little bit, but that's quite all right so am I.
Peter is very genuine and such an amazing musician. I saw him last at the paramount seattle Oct 9 2019. Incredible and one of my most unforgettable shows. Stay healthy Peter thanks for the magic 🪄
Absolutely one of my favorite sounding Les Paul's. Frampton's chorus is instantly identifiable in his leads for Lines on my face and when he hits his pedal for Do you Feel. Then he had a rotating leslie
My Dad would blast Comes Alive on a regular basis when I was a kid.. Listened to it on Vinyl the other day. This album really does capture what is the magic in music, it sounds great the playing is great it's just great all the way around!!
Every time you interview Peter Frampton I just love it. You two converse so effortlessly and always have the most interesting things to relate to your viewers.
Peter Frampton ,what a stand up guy ,his music has left solid memories at distinctly different times in my life and most of them were before I watched any videos of him.Of late I became inspired to learn "baby I live your way,now I love playing it for friends . there are a few others
Hello everyone I was born in 1963 and grew up listening to the great rock stars from 1960 to today. I love this show and I have so much in common with you Rick, almost all the songs you feature on what's make this song great are my favorites and please what an honor to have Peter Frampton. I have a question Peter played with Humble Pie? I thought I heard his guitar on the song I don't need no doctor. Thanks for the good times.
You couldn’t ask for anyone better than Rick to interview these great musicians, he’s just incredible. I discovered Peter’s music around 1974. My neighbor gave me the “Something’s Happening” album. She told me that I needed to dig back to his Humble Pie stuff as well as his solo records, which I did. I was hooked right away. I was a beginner guitarist and Peter to this day deeply influences my playing. One of the most tasteful and melodic players ever. I had the honor of meeting Peter on several occasions back in 1992 and it was great. One of the nicest guys you could hope to meet. I certainly hope Rick does more of these type interviews with Peter. There’s particular things I’d love to know that I never got the chance to ask him. Thanks so much for all you do Rick!!!
What a great interview Rick! No doubt Peter was a great guy to hang with during your first interview with him. This interview was equally as interesting and fun to watch. Keep doing them!
Thank you Rick. I love what you do, I love the respect that musicians have for you and that you readily share these wonderful stories from the era I grew up in. I am a 65 year old that still plays guitar in bands today and Peter Frampton as well as live at the Fillmore were instrumental in shaping how I still play today. Thank you again.
One thing that has always AMAZED me about Peter Frampton, is that he's famous for the live performances of songs that weren't very well known. When I was a kid, absolutely everyone had the 'Peter Frampton Comes Alive' LP. But I think very few of us had ever heard the original studio versions. I hadn't. Personally, I had to search for the studio versions of his most-famous songs, and I'm literally hearing them for the first time now.
Frampton's studio Albums especially his first 4 were incredible. I am one of the lucky one's who witnessed Peter in concert before Frampton Comes alive. I probably saw him 10 times before the craziness started. Just amazing
I ,too, always marveled that a virtually unknown(nationally) guitar player played unknown songs and smashed the ass out of the world of music. Internationally!
Awesome interview Rick!! Peter is such a wonderful down to earth musician. That black 3 pick up Les Paul custom is such an ironic instrument!! Such an authentic person. Well done Rick!!
I was SO blessed to work at every major act coming to Portland between 1980-1989. Prior to that, I was a front-row music nut and the "FRAMPTON COMES ALIVE" tour was hands down one of the very best shows! Rick I SO appreciate your work and attention to the finer details with this incredible artist. Best always!
Peter is such a gem, and what a great influence. It's true he was doing things much differently than other players at that time, and although I'm not musically trained, he really caught my ear. So much so that at 56, I still have Frampton Comes Alive on my auto playlist, and just listened to it this past week. What a great guitarist!! Thanks Rick, and Peter!! Looking forward to more videos of you together!!!
These are really just such fabulous interviews and are a huge reason we are all so lucky the internet exists. Peter is remarkably humble for a man of his success and fame, and it's refreshing how much mutual respect there is going on here between himself and Rick. Thank you so much.
There’s a great little clip somewhere online of Peter and his old pal David (Bowie) wandering around a European city square swigging beer or wine. Some folks recognised, some didn’t. Wish I was there that day. Two of the coolest guys ever!!!
I saw him on that 'Live' tour, and then again 2x here in Austin. What I was really struck by the sheer quality of his tone. He just has that rig down pat. LOVE the Leslie's addition. They added so much, and I can't recall any other guitar player who was using one, let alone, two Leslies on stage.
I can’t express enough how great these interview videos are Rick. The only thing I wish you could do is make them longer. Like an hour each. That would be epic.
I was at Winterland during the recording for Framptom Comes Alive. It was actually Two Nights and I was there both nights right in front of the stage! Great Times!
What I love about this interview is that it seems more like a natural conversation. For an artist that rose to the pinnacle of selling millions of albums Peter comes across as a very down-to-earth very well grounded musician. After Rick's video on "show me the way", I was so intrigued that I Googled Frampton's Guitar Rig and it definitely seemed complex to me. Definitely an important part of what comes across in the recording. Thank you for putting this video out
My math teacher in the 70's looked almost identical to Peter Frampton. Mr. Ratley was his name. He was a young, excellent teacher and a super guy. I will never forget him.
Another GREAT interview with Mr. Frampton Rick! Color me jealous again! I've been a fan of Mr. Frampton's and have been trying to figure out (to no avail) his playing style since Humble Pie's "Humble Pie Performance Rockin' The Fillmore" was released in 1971. It was that album and in particularly Mr. Frampton's playing, which at the time (and still to this day), was so different from everyone else's, that made me want to be a guitarist. He was then and still is after all these years, my favorite guitarist. I'm looking forward to you hopefully analyzing more of his songs and playing in the future. Thank you very much! Matt P.S. I'm a former upstate/central New Yorker too.
Have seen Peter 3 times. HUGE Fan, of course, starting with Humble Pie and then onward from there. Thanks Peter for all the incredible music you have given the world
Music is one of the best gifts in life. Thank you Rick loved the interview...please make more interviews. Your questions and insights make each interview unforgettable.
I could not stop smiling the entire interview, wow! This is just awesome Rick, thank you very much for sharing. Hope you have a wonderful week! ( by the way, I was born in 1958) I still have the "Frampton Comes Alive" vinyl record, it was played a lot back in the day.
Love Peter. Frampton Comes Alive is my favorite album ever. I still get chills on the part where them come back in after the talk box segment on Do You Feel Like We Do…..just like I did in 1975 every time I heard it.
I bought the Live album when it first came out - no one knew about it yet. During its first play on my turntable, the sound was incredible and I played it loud. My younger brother came near to hear what was playing. I looked at my brother and said, "This album sounds great and it's going to be huge." We listened together and agreed the live recording was in a class of its own. My prognosis barely defined what would occur during the coming months. What an album! About ten years later, when I worked with Ensoniq, Bob Mayo phoned for tech support after he bought a Mirage. I knew his name immediately. I was smiling from ear to ear, helping one of my music heroes. So much good came from that album.
No one ever talks about bass players. FCA is an incredible live offering with a great final mix. Is anyone hearing the bass playing at all here? I’d like to recognize Stanley Sheldon’s playing on this record. His fretless Precision coming through Acoustic 360’s…it just doesn’t get any better. Listen to his bass part at the last solo of Do You Feel. He and John on drums…it simply doesn’t get any better of a rhythm section.
I caught Frampton at Oakland with Skynyrd in Oakland in 1977 and again a few years back, he sounded as good or maybe better that he did 40 or so years previous, the man is an absolute machine! Thanks for sharing.
both of you are very humble what a great guy peter is on the human level ,there is no rockstar ,just a guy who loves music and sharing it great job capturing that .
A great interview with Peter. I met Peter at a small gig he did in a nice restaurant in PA back in the early to mid 90s. He was just doing an acoustic thing. We got to chat a bit after the show. It was at a slow time for him, prior to his getting those awards for best new jazz album and so on, then into "The New Wave" of fame that came on for Peter around that time. Rick, I am 66 this past July. I was at Peter's Frampton Comes Alive Tour back in the mid 70s, 76 I believe it was/ Correct me. I brought my girlfriend to Philly, at the Spectrum and saw Peter with Yes and Gary Wright! Amazing shows! Peter has really changed all of us guitar players. Learning, Do You Feel Like We Do... was the biggie for me. Thanks for the video and I look forward to your bringing Peter back on for some more good stuff!!
Thanks for taking the time to do this, Rick. Love the behind the scenes stories. And hearing them from Peter himself really makes Frampton Come Alive! :)
👍😎 Great interview. “Comes Alive “ is one of those albums that everyone should listen to, up there with “Dark Side of the Moon”. Saw Peter early 90’s (?) in Hollywood in a little club, was so cool, has fun on stage. Caught his pic after the show, still have it. Thanks Peter for the wonderful memories.
so happy to know Frampton improvised every solo. As a teenager I went from Frampton, to Dire Straits, to the Grateful Dead. The rest was history, but now, in the internet age, these Frampton videos are really inspiring me to a new mindset of guitar soloing... Thanks Beato, you are the man!
Man I LOVE this guy! What a BOLT FROM THE BLUE! PF IS a GUITAR GOD! Unique MASSIVE sound! No one before or after ever sounded like him! Chisel him on Mt. Rushmore!
He was my hero growing up. Good to see him doing well , love your deep sense of music i have learned so much listening to you. Grew ip in Rochester NY.
Thanks Rick Peter is so good with phrasing and dynamics. That is why a song as long as Do You Feel Like We Do has been played on the radio so often and people still love it even with all the guitar solos. It doesn’t cause people to get bored and tune out/away because his playing and phrasing hold the listeners interest.
Ultimate respect for the songwriting, musicianship and humbleness of Peter Frampton. Amazing in every way. The same goes for Rick Beato. If it wasn't for Rick Beato and his relationship with Peter Frampton we wouldn't be able to witness this.
What do you like about Pete’s songwriting?
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@@vayabroder729 I was really talking about lyricism. What’s so special about Pete’s lyricism?
@@leaveitorsinkit242 It’s enjoyable; what more do you expect from lyricism?
I saw him in Oakland 1976 then Concord at his last show 2019 -I am so glad I was here on this planet during his pass through. What a brilliant, humble statesman.
Peter Frampton is downright amazing and humble. I love listening to him talk about his music and his experiences. Thank you, Rick and thank you, Mr. Frampton! 🎸
He's humble and enjoys eating pie.
Got Frampton Comes Alive for Christmas at age 15. My parents had no idea what it was. They have no idea it was the best gift they ever gave me. Saw Frampton live two years ago at a smallish venue. So great. He can still sing and play. A beautiful person. His personality came through on stage. Thank you Peter for the joy you’ve given me. Baby I Love Your way one of my top ten favorite songs of all time!
Love it. I was recording Peter live in Nashville a few back and they played Do You Feel at the soundccheck- obviously they have to check the talk box so I was assuming they would just cut it off at some point, but they kept going. I made my way to riser that had the stereo Leslie’s in anticipation of the final part/ solo just after the edit he described. I literally laid down in between the cabinets for the final solo. I could’ve left that planet at that point in my life. What a GLORIOUS swirl of notes. Heaven. To add to the experience Peter was just the sweetest and friendliest kat- no accident he made to where he did… Complete honor to work with such a pro.
Thank you Rick. Such a huge admirer of Peter Frampton’s talent, song writing and musicianship. What a stand up guy he is.
"I'm glad I grew up then." Absolutely agree!!!
Growing up with music of the 70s era, I (maybe most of us) of course loved the songs in that moment, but now truly appreciate how great it really was. The likes of so many phenomenal artists we'll never experience again.
I love these Frampton interviews. Rick and Peter have such a good rapport and such mutual respect, and it really comes across. And they're not only interesting from a technical standpoint, they're fun as well. Another thing I appreciate is Peter's genuine enthusiasm for complimenting other people he's played with. It's not all about him.
I also like how he keeps it clean, which is nice for a change in the rock world. We're not subjected to a bunch of stuck-in-adolescence f-bombs or raunchy lyrics or "I'm such a playa" groupie stories that you have to mute if your kids are in the room. Those of us in this age group are really fortunate to have grown up with Peter's music as part of the soundtrack to our lives, and we're also fortunate to have Rick keep the memories alive (no pun intended) and still uncover new things about it all these years later.
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Totally there with the F Bomb theory. I have met Peter a few times. And made note of one of those times above. And do recall that he never said a swear word once! I probably did! But that's what happens after a few cocktails and you get to hang with one of your heroes. I also got to know one of his touring bass players who became a good friend. Now that guy used the F Bomb as an adjective for every word in a sentence!!! So a five word sentence, also have five F bombs in it!! LOL He died a few years back. But I never heard a bass player so natural. He made Victor Wooten blush! LOL
@@peterpedersen1641 That's cool that you've met Peter and chatted a few times. I'm jealous. There are a lot of people in the music business that are phony, self-absorbed, condescending, rude, etc., but Peter is none of those things. Talent is great, but there's also a lot to be said for being a genuinely nice, sincere, intelligent person as well and Peter checks all of those boxes.
@@Ken5244 Peter is CLASSY! 😉
i love how these videos give frampton a bit of a renaissance to the masses
Saw Peter Frampton Saturday June 24 '23 in Raleigh NC. Great show, thank you Peter❤❤❤
The great Peter Frampton has always had TONE TO DIE FOR!!!
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Glad I grew up back then Too !
The guy is truly one of the most gifted and under recognized players out there.
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He's a musician's musician. God bless Peter Frampton! Thank you for capturing this Rick. It's priceless. God bless you too!
"COMES ALIVE" Was my very first Concert...
I haven't been the same ever since. 👋😎👍
Freaking amazing. Peter is a legend and you are doing such amazing things for music, music makers, and music lovers. Thank you.
I watched this video when Rick fist uploaded it but didn't comment then, Just watched it for the second time and decided that since no-one would probably read it, this time I would leave a comment. Frampton comes alive was bought for me by my girlfriend, Jan at the time, She was into Motown, but took advice from some of the guys at college as to what I would like. At the time I was into Zeppelin, Deep Purple, Pink Floyd and so on. Peter's presence on the album was something new to me, he comes bursting out of the vinyl in a very personal approachable way so that listening, you can almost imagine being part of the performance.
The album is a piece of Art that will be around and played long after we are gone. Oh and in case you wondered, I married Jan and we are coming up to our 42nd anniversary.
Thanks Peter for the music and thanks Rick for teasing some little bits of insight out of Peter.
This rates up there with your interview with Sting.
Frampton- What a genuine gentleman. Thanks Rick !
One of the most incredible musicians of his time, our time, all time. Coincidentally, just yesterday I had the sudden need to listen to "Show Me the Way" (because of a certain special person on my mind, naturally) and the first thing that made my ears smile was the uncluttered purity of the room sound and the nearness of everything; not drowning in reverb. (1975 studio version) It was the days when stereo was still new and exciting: used more as an effect to create space, as reverb and delay would soon become the main tools for doing the same, and as stereo soundstage was essentially becoming a primary quality - as fundamental as the volume or the tone of individual instruments... Such a great song; a classic. And now to hear all about it from the man himself!!! Thank you Peter for all the wonderful details!!!
But I guess Adele will probably never do a collaboration with him because she "hates wah-wah" as Tim has told us ;)
OUTSTANDING interview with one of the most talented, down to earth, and b humble performing aritsts of our generation Peter Frampton. AWESOME ! BRAVO !
I can see the more he talks about his setup, the more he remembers. So, like you said, his setup goes from "simple", to very complicated!
Great interview, thanks
Peter Frampton always come across as a really humble and good natured fellow. I remember when FCA was all over the radio in the 70`s. The album was so original sounding compared to anything else at the time..
I saw him at The Fillmore East with Humble Pie and many times over the years . Also on his last tour at MSG in NYC , incredible show . And he lets the other musicians solo as well . I hope he is around for another 100 years !
Peter is such a star in every way. He's modest and charming and genuine.
He’s one of the most jazz influenced rocker on the scene since the late 60’s. His work in Humble Pie is amazing.
1976 I was 10, Peter was the biggest rock star on the planet, he seemed larger than life, everywhere you
went he was on magazines, fm radio playing the full live version of "Do you feel like I do" and
"show me the way' several times a day, better days.
I started playing guitar in 1975. Frampton, Clapton, Sweet, Kiss, all influences. Frampton Comes Alive was so huge for me. I tried to learn all the songs, solos, etc. it was such a great time to be alive. Every Friday I begged mom to stay up to watch Midnight Special. Frampton still blows me away. Thanks for this.
though Ive watched and loved your content for years it took this episode to get me to subscribe. such an important guitar player/singer since I was a teenager trying to figure it all out . this was tremendous for me . thank you
I've seen every great band in concert (sans the Beatles), but the most incredible live show I've seen was Frampton at WInterland when he recorded Comes Alive. Hello, San Francisco!
Peter seems like such a terrific guy! I knew Bob Mayo way back in the day, and you could not have met a kinder fellow! Most people have NO idea how many great bands Bob was a part of. Thank you Rick for ALL you do. We seem to have the same heros.
Hard to imagine a more charming and deliriously gifted gentleman … thanks Rick for sharing this with all of us and for keeping Peter honest that his “simple rig” maybe wasn’t quite so simple 😎😜
I had not seen this with Frampton. He is one the most diverse and tasteful players of all time and one of my favorites. Such a gentleman also. Enjoyed this
Oh boy, I remember when my dad bought Frapton Comes Alive when I was a little kid. He would play it so loud through this timber Pioneer record player that the windows shook in their frames. He had ho idea how Peter made the talk box sounds and he would bullshit about this device that only Peter could play and as a young kid, this only added to the magic of the album. Amazing that you were able to interview him. Years later when I started playing, I loved listening to his non pentatonic soloing which again sounded magical! Thank you Rick.
Thank you Peter for giving us your time. Loved hearing you and Rick talk about your fantastic career.
I had all of Peter's albums with Frampton's Camel, so his l"Comes Alive" was almost a greatest hits. I have loved him since Humble Pie. Excellent video!
These interviews are some of my favorite from Rick. The little stories the artist have about "back in the day" are priceless. But the best part of the interview is how laid back and regular the artist's are. Mr. Frampton is so laid back that is easy to forget what a great musician he is. Part of that feel is asking the right questions and the right follow up questions. It helps that Rick has a background in the many facets of music and recording.
A total joy watching Rick and Peter. I grew up not far from the Marin Civic Auditorium where some of Comes Alive was recorded and like millions of others became a fan. I’m still kicking myself for missing the 50th anniversary show he did here in 2018! Great to hear him share stories of the good old days. Thanks Rick. And may your genuine love and appreciation for these artists and their music continue to open doors for you and hopefully generate more conversations and videos like this with others.
Legendary player, singer, songwriter, and a true gentleman. Frampton is the complete package. Absolutely love his work. What a fun and insightful interview, thanks so much for this Rick!
I love Frampton no doubt about it. From the first time I heard it until I became obsessed. Then the best part for me as when my son became a teenager he actually got tickets for a Frampton concert and took me to see the concert on my birthday. That the both of us, 2 generations were able to enjoy the same musician was something that I will never forget. As far as this interview is concerned I think the more he talks the more he remembers. First it's starts out with a hundred watt amp. Then it goes to a 200 watt amp then it just gets more complex and more complex. Then we bounce the signal off the Moon from the Moon we went to Mars then it came back to Venus to the Moon Back Down to Earth. We didn't use monitors we use the earpieces we didn't make it that loud but it was so loud that our ears were ringing for 12 days. I think he may be losing his memory a little bit, but that's quite all right so am I.
Peter is very genuine and such an amazing musician. I saw him last at the paramount seattle Oct 9 2019. Incredible and one of my most unforgettable shows. Stay healthy Peter thanks for the magic 🪄
The 70’s was a fun time for music and that record was one of the biggest in that era.
Thanks Rick and Peter
Absolutely one of my favorite sounding Les Paul's. Frampton's chorus is instantly identifiable in his leads for Lines on my face and when he hits his pedal for Do you Feel. Then he had a rotating leslie
My Dad would blast Comes Alive on a regular basis when I was a kid.. Listened to it on Vinyl the other day. This album really does capture what is the magic in music, it sounds great the playing is great it's just great all the way around!!
Every time you interview Peter Frampton I just love it. You two converse so effortlessly and always have the most interesting things to relate to your viewers.
These interviews with rock legends are absolutely priceless! Please keep them coming.
Peter Frampton ,what a stand up guy ,his music has left solid memories at distinctly different times in my life and most of them were before I watched any videos of him.Of late I became inspired to learn "baby I live your way,now I love playing it for friends . there are a few others
Hello everyone I was born in 1963 and grew up listening to the great rock stars from 1960 to today. I love this show and I have so much in common with you Rick, almost all the songs you feature on what's make this song great are my favorites and please what an honor to have Peter Frampton. I have a question Peter played with Humble Pie? I thought I heard his guitar on the song I don't need no doctor. Thanks for the good times.
You couldn’t ask for anyone better than Rick to interview these great musicians, he’s just incredible.
I discovered Peter’s music around 1974. My neighbor gave me the “Something’s Happening” album. She told me that I needed to dig back to his Humble Pie stuff as well as his solo records, which I did. I was hooked right away. I was a beginner guitarist and Peter to this day deeply influences my playing. One of the most tasteful and melodic players ever.
I had the honor of meeting Peter on several occasions back in 1992 and it was great. One of the nicest guys you could hope to meet.
I certainly hope Rick does more of these type interviews with Peter. There’s particular things I’d love to know that I never got the chance to ask him. Thanks so much for all you do Rick!!!
So thankful to you and Peter for documenting this important record and giving a glimpse into the time it happened. Rock history at its best.
What a great interview Rick! No doubt Peter was a great guy to hang with during your first interview with him. This interview was equally as interesting and fun to watch. Keep doing them!
I'm so Glad I got to see 'Frampton Comes Alive' @ Ottawa Bluesfest in 2010!!!
Excellent interview!
I was only playing Frampton comes alive yesterday whilst driving thru the beautiful mountain range of Crete, Greece - Perfect!
Thank you Rick. I love what you do, I love the respect that musicians have for you and that you readily share these wonderful stories from the era I grew up in. I am a 65 year old that still plays guitar in bands today and Peter Frampton as well as live at the Fillmore were instrumental in shaping how I still play today. Thank you again.
One thing that has always AMAZED me about Peter Frampton, is that he's famous for the live performances of songs that weren't very well known. When I was a kid, absolutely everyone had the 'Peter Frampton Comes Alive' LP. But I think very few of us had ever heard the original studio versions. I hadn't. Personally, I had to search for the studio versions of his most-famous songs, and I'm literally hearing them for the first time now.
They're Ok. But nothing compared to the live version.
Frampton's studio Albums especially his first 4 were incredible. I am one of the lucky one's who witnessed Peter in concert before Frampton Comes alive. I probably saw him 10 times before the craziness started. Just amazing
I ,too, always marveled that a virtually unknown(nationally) guitar player played unknown songs and smashed the ass out of the world of music.
Internationally!
Awesome interview Rick!! Peter is such a wonderful down to earth musician. That black 3 pick up Les Paul custom is such an ironic instrument!! Such an authentic person. Well done Rick!!
I was SO blessed to work at every major act coming to Portland between 1980-1989. Prior to that, I was a front-row music nut and the "FRAMPTON COMES ALIVE" tour was hands down one of the very best shows! Rick I SO appreciate your work and attention to the finer details with this incredible artist. Best always!
Peter is such a gem, and what a great influence. It's true he was doing things much differently than other players at that time, and although I'm not musically trained, he really caught my ear. So much so that at 56, I still have Frampton Comes Alive on my auto playlist, and just listened to it this past week. What a great guitarist!! Thanks Rick, and Peter!! Looking forward to more videos of you together!!!
What a great normal guy he is. Why can’t they all be so informative and humble?
Do you see...live ,is phenomenal.
These are really just such fabulous interviews and are a huge reason we are all so lucky the internet exists. Peter is remarkably humble for a man of his success and fame, and it's refreshing how much mutual respect there is going on here between himself and Rick. Thank you so much.
A billion likes from me on this. What a wonderful honor to do this cherished interview.
One of my favourite all time albums, Frampton Comes Alive (on vinyl, I am privileged to own it)
Thanks Peter, for your music legacy, you are a Legend
Thank you Rick for capturing this amazing history! What a treat!
‘Show Me The Way’ was one of the first songs I learned to play. Thanks for this Rick!
Great to hear from the source how the music we love was made. Great interview Rick.
Why is it that I can't get enough of that record??? Thank you Rick!
There’s a great little clip somewhere online of Peter and his old pal David (Bowie) wandering around a European city square swigging beer or wine. Some folks recognised, some didn’t. Wish I was there that day. Two of the coolest guys ever!!!
I saw him on that 'Live' tour, and then again 2x here in Austin. What I was really struck by the sheer quality of his tone. He just has that rig down pat. LOVE the Leslie's addition. They added so much, and I can't recall any other guitar player who was using one, let alone, two Leslies on stage.
I can’t express enough how great these interview videos are Rick. The only thing I wish you could do is make them longer. Like an hour each. That would be epic.
I was at Winterland during the recording for Framptom Comes Alive. It was actually Two Nights and I was there both nights right in front of the stage! Great Times!
What I love about this interview is that it seems more like a natural conversation. For an artist that rose to the pinnacle of selling millions of albums Peter comes across as a very down-to-earth very well grounded musician. After Rick's video on "show me the way", I was so intrigued that I Googled Frampton's Guitar Rig and it definitely seemed complex to me. Definitely an important part of what comes across in the recording. Thank you for putting this video out
My math teacher in the 70's looked almost identical to Peter Frampton. Mr. Ratley was his name. He was a young, excellent teacher and a super guy. I will never forget him.
Love this interview. Peter is so genuine, so humble. What a gentleman and a great musician.
Another GREAT interview with Mr. Frampton Rick! Color me jealous again! I've been a fan of Mr. Frampton's and have been trying to figure out (to no avail) his playing style since Humble Pie's "Humble Pie Performance Rockin' The Fillmore" was released in 1971. It was that album and in particularly Mr. Frampton's playing, which at the time (and still to this day), was so different from everyone else's, that made me want to be a guitarist. He was then and still is after all these years, my favorite guitarist. I'm looking forward to you hopefully analyzing more of his songs and playing in the future.
Thank you very much!
Matt
P.S. I'm a former upstate/central New Yorker too.
Have seen Peter 3 times. HUGE Fan, of course, starting with Humble Pie and then onward from there. Thanks Peter for all the incredible music you have given the world
Music is one of the best gifts in life. Thank you Rick loved the interview...please make more interviews. Your questions and insights make each interview unforgettable.
I could not stop smiling the entire interview, wow! This is just awesome Rick, thank you very much for sharing. Hope you have a wonderful week! ( by the way, I was born in 1958) I still have the "Frampton Comes Alive" vinyl record, it was played a lot back in the day.
Me too!
Love Peter Frampton! Great interview as always Rick!! Thanks so much for having him on!
Love Peter. Frampton Comes Alive is my favorite album ever. I still get chills on the part where them come back in after the talk box segment on Do You Feel Like We Do…..just like I did in 1975 every time I heard it.
I bought the Live album when it first came out - no one knew about it yet. During its first play on my turntable, the sound was incredible and I played it loud. My younger brother came near to hear what was playing. I looked at my brother and said, "This album sounds great and it's going to be huge." We listened together and agreed the live recording was in a class of its own. My prognosis barely defined what would occur during the coming months. What an album!
About ten years later, when I worked with Ensoniq, Bob Mayo phoned for tech support after he bought a Mirage. I knew his name immediately. I was smiling from ear to ear, helping one of my music heroes. So much good came from that album.
No one ever talks about bass players. FCA is an incredible live offering with a great final mix. Is anyone hearing the bass playing at all here? I’d like to recognize Stanley Sheldon’s playing on this record. His fretless Precision coming through Acoustic 360’s…it just doesn’t get any better. Listen to his bass part at the last solo of Do You Feel. He and John on drums…it simply doesn’t get any better of a rhythm section.
It was the reason he was so good on fretless that he got hired by Peter.
I caught Frampton at Oakland with Skynyrd in Oakland in 1977 and again a few years back, he sounded as good or maybe better that he did 40 or so years previous, the man is an absolute machine! Thanks for sharing.
both of you are very humble what a great guy peter is on the human level ,there is no rockstar ,just a guy who loves music and sharing it great job capturing that .
Saw him at the Plattsburgh concert he references - was the absolute BEST!!
Wow Rick, that was an amazing interview. Thank you for making this interview happen.
How could I miss this video?! Tks Rick for another video with this wonderful human being and musician.
A great interview with Peter. I met Peter at a small gig he did in a nice restaurant in PA back in the early to mid 90s. He was just doing an acoustic thing. We got to chat a bit after the show. It was at a slow time for him, prior to his getting those awards for best new jazz album and so on, then into "The New Wave" of fame that came on for Peter around that time. Rick, I am 66 this past July. I was at Peter's Frampton Comes Alive Tour back in the mid 70s, 76 I believe it was/ Correct me. I brought my girlfriend to Philly, at the Spectrum and saw Peter with Yes and Gary Wright! Amazing shows! Peter has really changed all of us guitar players. Learning, Do You Feel Like We Do... was the biggie for me. Thanks for the video and I look forward to your bringing Peter back on for some more good stuff!!
Thanks for taking the time to do this, Rick. Love the behind the scenes stories. And hearing them from Peter himself really makes Frampton Come Alive! :)
👍😎 Great interview. “Comes Alive “ is one of those albums that everyone should listen to, up there with “Dark Side of the Moon”. Saw Peter early 90’s (?) in Hollywood in a little club, was so cool, has fun on stage. Caught his pic after the show, still have it. Thanks Peter for the wonderful memories.
so happy to know Frampton improvised every solo. As a teenager I went from Frampton, to Dire Straits, to the Grateful Dead. The rest was history, but now, in the internet age, these Frampton videos are really inspiring me to a new mindset of guitar soloing... Thanks Beato, you are the man!
Peter Frampton rocks. I sat third row at pine knob for his farewell show 3 years ago. He’s a legend
Man I LOVE this guy! What a BOLT FROM THE BLUE! PF IS a GUITAR GOD! Unique MASSIVE sound! No one before or after ever sounded like him! Chisel him on Mt. Rushmore!
He was my hero growing up. Good to see him doing well , love your deep sense of music i have learned so much listening to you. Grew ip in Rochester NY.
WOW! What a wonderful, wonderful man Peter Frampton is.
A guitar players player. Incredible talent. Saw him awhile back, blew me away.
What a gentleman Peter is. I have never met him but seeing this interview I catch myself thinking “Gosh we should see more to each other”!
Comes Alive. was absolutely one of top 3 favoritr albums in high school ! Always enjoyed Frampton's music!
Rick, you and Peter are both class acts. Thanks for all your work.
Peter needs to be in the Hall of Fame!
Thanks Rick
Peter is so good with phrasing and dynamics. That is why a song as long as Do You Feel Like We Do has been played on the radio so often and people still love it even with all the guitar solos. It doesn’t cause people to get bored and tune out/away because his playing and phrasing hold the listeners interest.