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.
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! 🎸
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.
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: "It was simple...two 100 watt Marshalls plugged straight in..." Rick: "So what about the Leslies?" Peter: "Well, I had two more hundred watts..." LOL
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.
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 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 ;)
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
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.
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.
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.
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!!!
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.
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!
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!
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!
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.
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!!
Ahhh, finally,😀 been waiting 40 years to hear the exact rig set up. What a sound’ to me this is the greatest guitar tone of all time. I still wonder how much drive he was pushing those preamp sections and if the amps were modded. The perfect amount of crunch with clarity and tone, yet sufficient sustain. The Leslies are the big deal. Here again I wonder if the drive for the Leslies were from the preamp pedal or the Marshalls and how much? This is not an easy sound to replicate, nor are those solos, hes got alot of intricate stuff going on in those DYFLWD solos and all spontaneous improv, and THAT is Peters forte, the melodic genius of how he harmonically thinks is why he is my favorite guitarist of all time and the reason why i too became obsessed with becoming a guitarist. Those were the days when magic happened on stage and people were in awe of exceptional talent. Thank you Rick and Peter for these awesome interviews👍💯👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸
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!!
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 was there on the green in California and the following week he came alive at Winterland. It truly was magical and most of the audience had followed him from the previous gig. Penny for your thoughts was a wonderful moment and it seemed like the audience and performer were speaking the same language that night!
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 !
Listening to you and Peter talk about the "good ol days" of my youth was great. I can't believe it's been 50 years since the Humble Pie Rocking the Filmore Live Album. Thank you for the memories. Love your channel...❤️
I was fortunate enough to see Mr. Frampton play at The Long Island Arena, one of the venues where “Comes Alive” was recorded. I was directly in front of him for the show. (We got in early and saw him sound check) I’ve said for decades, he had one of, if not the best, guitar sounds I’ve ever heard. I remember seeing the 2 Marshall heads to his left & Leslie’s. I always wondered how his rig was set. It’s so cool to find out how they were. Thanks Mr Beto!
He/They played our college gym in the winter of 75 and it was a good-sized gym. They were LOUD. But we got to hear the makings of the "the album" that would be huge the following year. I was well aware of his background by then as well.
I've always like Peter Frampton, but for a two year period around '75 & '76, he was the absolute biggest rock star and guitar hero to me and just about everybody I knew. All of his solo albums up to that point were my favorites
I love these interviews with Peter Frampton. His musings and recollections are fascinating to listen to. However, I wish I could hear his thoughts on making the Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band movie. I have a feeling it might be a sore subject, but would still love to know his take on that experience.
One of the best. I was at his tour with Steve Miller, and the guy beside me was obviously there for Steve, or his wife dragged him there for Frampton. Halfway though Peter's set, he leans in and says "I never knew he was such a good guitarist. I thought he was a teen idol." I told him, "Oh no! He's one of the best!" I was there for Frampton.
Thank you so much for bringing all of this great stuff "to the table"! PF finished writing "Lines" at my friends house! Typically "Comes Alive" (I was at the Commack show...Ten Years After was the headliner) is considered to be one of, if not the best, live album of all time. IMO, "Rockin' the Fillmore" takes #1. Peters playing is astounding/ground breaking on that record and the band is amazing! Just my opinion...
I grew up listening to KSHE 95 in St. Louis. Album rock was the thing back then and hearing 10 minute songs was very common. Peter is correct about the 3 minute attention span thing that we have now days. I miss the days of Rush 2112, and other album side length songs. Of course I also miss real drums, voices and guitars.
@Dug100 I grew up in STL too listening to KSHE 95. I remember waiting in line to buy tickets at the Arena/Checkerdome. I remember them playing entire albums on Sunday nights. Saw Rush 4x during a great period of my life there. They had a huge following in STL .
Have always loved Peter's playing. Really, really appreciated the work done as a very young man in Humble Pie where you can hear Peter's voice developing on guitar and as a live act they were a BEAST. I have re-watched the Barry Richards show 'Rollin Stone' performance over and over. It just captures that great feel they had live, albeit in a more 'sterile' environment, but the FEEL in that song is off the charts nonetheless. Peter is, of course, a phenomenal musician, and Steve Marriott was himself special and absolutely no slouch on guitar. Love Humble Pie and love where Peter took his career thereafter. Legends, both.
I actually saw Peter play most of the live lp show before it was released. He was opening for Skynyrd ( original lineup) in Cleveland at public hall. Didn’t even know he was opening, I remember hearing a bit of screaming girls when he came on… wondered what’s this about? A few months later Comes Alive was released…he then became the gargantuan artist we all knew in those days. And yes, he kicked ass that night and left an impression that lasted and influenced me in my musical career.
This video is a pleasant surprise :-) Ha! Framton was one of my passengers during my commuter pilot days (1995), La Guardia to Providence. Didn't know he was aboard until he deplaned, carrying a guitar. Man, he sure had a nice tone in "Do You Feel Like I Do?"
I saw FCA on his original tour and the 35 year anniversary. He’s always had one of my favourite sounds. I had a 2 pickup LP Custom back then and had it converted to a 3 pickup because I loved his. I had a wine red one though. I’ve looked for it but can’t find it. I’d buy it back.
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 😎😜
What Rick said at about 13:20 about Pete just sounding so 'right', that is exactly the way I always felt about Pete's guitar playing. When I was 16 and listening to him, I would think, I don't know what he is playing, but it just sounds so 'right', like there is nothing you would change about it. Later on I understood the amalgam of jazz, rock, R&B, etc. that was happening.
I saw Peter Frampton at JFK in 1976 along with Gary Wright and Yes. I remember him playing Comes Alive and particularly the talk box which everybody wet wild over.
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.
Great hearing how these were set up, it seems they would just start plugging into different places till it sounded right. Also like the fact that the talk box was manually switched on and off, turning off 2nd cab. Something to be said for the simplicity of the times. Every one had the record or the 8 track when I was in high school.
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.
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!
I seem to remember an episode of Eight is Enough were "Tommy" (with the Frampton Comes Alive poster on his wall) goes to an audition for a guitarist & Peter walks out of the room...hoping he gets the gig. Did I imagine this?
