Peter Frampton
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![LEFT: Peter Frampton 1976; RIGHT: George Harrison (R) and band memeber, keyboardist Billy Preston perform on stage during their "North American Tour" at the Capitol Center December 13, 1974 in Landover, Maryland.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uoP7AgseeBTBvtmtzek4XK-320-80.jpg)
Peter Frampton on how George Harrison shocked him when they met in 1970 with an invitation to record
By Elizabeth Swann published
The guitarist said it was the first time he met George. It led to a friendship that lasted until Harrison’s death
![ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 22: Peter Frampton speaks at the C.F. Martin & Co. booth during Global Media Day at The 2025 NAMM Show at Anaheim Convention Center on January 22, 2025 in Anaheim, California.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/eb4gEUzgMgbKzM8Tq3XHGU-320-80.jpg)
Peter Frampton makes surprise appearance at Martin Guitar's NAMM booth and gives updates on his health and music
By Christopher Scapelliti published
The guitarist also regaled fans with the story of how he and Eric Clapton performed "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" at the 2019 Crossroads Guitar Fesival
![A photo of guitarist Chris Herin released in association with his 2024 solo debut album, Hiding in Plain Sight](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SxqNc4Fzm9fjBTCV2VA9Eb-320-80.jpg)
Who is Chris Herin and why are Peter Frampton, Alex Lifeson and Martin Barre on his new album?
By Gary Graff published
The Tiles guitarist calls himself “one of the luckiest guys” to have such famous six-string connections
![Inductee Peter Frampton performs onstage during the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony streaming on Disney+ at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on October 19, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/eN8Zq4mBuVnxZJyXURgFkG-320-80.jpg)
People say, ‘Do you think you'll be able to go out for 10 days'?" Peter Frampton gives health update as he gets his Rock Hall induction
By Gary Graff published
The guitarist, who uses a cane and sits while performing, says he's determined to "play for as long as I'm able"
![Peter Frampton performs onstage on April 14, 2007](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3Grf76e7pPkUwNQH96XzXD-320-80.jpg)
Peter Frampton on lessons learned from George Harrison and Steve Marriott
By Barry Cleveland published
Armed with a “million-dollar Marshall,” Frampton took cues from Hank Marvin and Django Reinhardt for his stellar 2010 effort, Thank You Mr. Churchill. That same year, he spoke with GP about the album's genesis, and gear revelations
![Peter Frampton performs onstage](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BazcDZvyyTW7AEHhxff3RR-320-80.jpg)
Peter Frampton to be honored with Les Paul Spirit Award
By Phil Weller published
The award, given out by the Les Paul Foundation in partnership with Gibson Gives, honors Frampton for his musical excellence, adventurous spirit, and embrace of new technologies
![Peter Frampton performs onstage](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BazcDZvyyTW7AEHhxff3RR-320-80.jpg)
Peter Frampton reveals the stories behind five of his classic tracks
By Joe Bosso published
Well over 50 years into his career, the Les Paul-wielding guitar hero has covered amazing stylistic ground, and worked with the best of the best. Learn how he crafted some of his most timeless tunes
![Peter Frampton performs live onstage in 1975](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GQ7VWE3ijfRozzfBviPpk5-320-80.jpg)
Peter Frampton: "I Arrived in San Francisco To Do the Fillmore with Humble Pie. I Had a Terrible Guitar. I Was Almost in Tears Trying to Play it. Lo and Behold, This Young Man Came Up to Me and Said I Could Borrow His Black Les Paul"
By Don Menn published
In this 1974 GP interview, Frampton discusses the inner workings of his trademark '54 Les Paul Custom, how he got started modding guitars at the age of nine, and why he thinks it’s "cheating" to use fuzz.
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“Led Zeppelin? Not Something We Grew up Listening to”: Jake Kiszka Talks Hot Gear, Vintage Tone, and What Everyone Gets Wrong About His 1970s Hard-Rock Renaissance
By Joe Bosso published
“To be considered a guitar hero for my generation is a lifetime achievement,” says the Greta Van Fleet guitarist
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