The Peter Frampton Interview 

Rick asks a question and then shuts up. That's what a good interviewer does.

I love that Peter say's "we" often, and "I" rarely. Says a lot about him.

Peter Frampton...one of the small number of truly nice and genuine superstars. Been a fan for 40+ years and still love the guy.

When I listen to Peter Frampton Live, so do my neighbors.

Possibly thee most incredible interview I've ever seen. The man is a living legend. He seems like the most humble and gracious person. A genuine star,with no ego.

Incredible interview. Thank you for letting Peter talk and not being a normal interviewer and talking over him all the time. Wonderful.

Always surprises me that someone who’s probably only done a handful of interviews does it better than nearly all on TV. The art of listening.

Greatest live album in rock history. It’s timeless. Every song on Frampton comes alive is awesome.

What's great about this interview is that Rick wanted to hear his answers as much as we did... That's how an interview should be.

Well, you just won the internet for this!

I met Joe Pass in the fall of 75 at Stop 8 on the Danforth in Toronto. I was just a kid, Joe was there promoting something for the store. I was a bass player in a Hendrix band in one of the small rehearsal spaces downstairs. Anyway, there were only about 5 of us watching Joe play in the store. He was phenomenal making it look so easy playing chords and doing the melody at the same time. Something to remember.

Great interview.....did anyone else pick up on Peter mentioning he wrote 'Baby I love your way' and 'Show me the way' the SAME DAY..! Two of his biggest hits written the same day...just wow....those two songs must have made Peter millions.....a good days work Peter.....!

If only all the other artists that block Rick on RU-vid would realize what he brings to the table, that would be a great blessing for all of us musicians and music enthusiasts. He actually brings the artists to the new generation in a way that everyone can understand. Invaluable in my opinion. Thanks Mr Frampton and thanks Mr Beato for this wonderful gift.

Well, hands down, that's the best rock guitar interview I have ever seen.

"Frampton comes alive" is still the greatest live album ever recorded. I was three at the time, but when I hear it I'm instantly transported to the show.

What a lovely and gracious dude!! Take that, Don Henley! That's how you grow old with grace!

I’ve read, listened and watched hundreds of interviews. This has to among the top five ever. Intelligent questions, a sincere desire to learn, a willing guest...just makes this incredible. I know I speak for some others fans, this could have gone on for days!! Kudos to YOU Mr. Beato!

Peter Frampton is a highly underrated guitarist. Anyone who played as a studio musician with George Harrison in the 70's has a full resume!

Peter is such a genuine guy! I’ve always been a fan. His guitar work is different. I learned real quick learning Frampton songs! God bless ya Mr Frampton!

Frampton - interviewed as ONLY Rick Beato could do it.

Rick always lets the interview "breathe", which is a wonderful quality.

Rick, I’ve watched this interview half a dozen times now....in its entirety, and I never get tired of it. Your questions were awesome, and you demonstrated so much respect to a true legend. It was great to hear Mr. Frampton answer with so much passion, honesty and reflection. I LOVED IT! Bravo 👏

"Sometimes the mistake is good to leave in, because you would not have played the other stuff if the mistake had not been there". I cannot think of a more philosophical statement... It applies to more than simply music and it is the key to growth in all human spheres....What a wonderful interview of a truly generous and gracious man. Truly inspired.

Wow, he's grown to be such a humble and nice guy. Excellent interview! My favorite part was when he was talking about soloing with chords and said "I can't do that yet". To be in his position and still wanting to learn...way cool. No arrogance in this guy. Class act.

Finally somebody in music asks Peter about music. Peter answers knowing his audience will "get it" when he talks about the key of G or how he melded a lick in A with a chorus in D to write a song. Thank you Peter for sitting down to answer these questions in such a detailed way. Nice job Rick! More like this please!

What a gentleman. I don't know a musician; guitarist, drummer, bass player, who doesn't stop and listen to any FCA track when it comes on the radio/Sirius. Truly a "lightning in a bottle" recording.

I have loved Peter Frampton since 1975. He is so humble, kind and incredibly talented! His arena concerts in the 1970s were spectacular, yet he could make you feel as if he was playing just to you. I have collected some Humble Pie and the Herd albums, but my original Frampton albums are my treasures. What an amazing musician! Here’s hoping Peter’s health is staying strong and he’s able to continue playing his beloved music. Thank you, Rick! I can watch these interviews forever!

I had a single guitar lesson, and the tutor showed me the Dorian mode. I have used modes for soloing ever since. When I was lead guitarist and vocalist in a metal band called The Uninvited, the rhythm guitarist, Kirk, would ask how I could so easily roam all over the neck, and I'd say something along the lines of, "Well it's such-and-such a mode, and up here it's the same as down there, only upside down. And you can join up different modes." This was in the 1980s. Last year, I was driving near an industrial estate where I worked years ago, and I popped in to see if it was still there (it isn't), and someone came of another building to ask what I was doing there, and it was Kirk. He actually hugged me and said the Uninvited had been the best time of his life, and he was really amazed that I managed to get him on stage. We went into his office, and I was amazed that he had all the modes on the walls of his office, and he said he now understood what I had tried to tell him without being able to elaborate. I took my car home and we went down to the pub, and we're starting another band up now.

Rick, its a testament to your musical ability to be able to ask all the right questions to have such a great interview with such a guitar hero to so many of us underlings. I think Peter was slightly taken a back a couple of times by the depth of questions you were asking . It could be one of the best interviews he's ever had . Great job and thank you.

I was stationed in West Germany in 1967 and somehow discovered The Herd doing From the Underworld on a 45. The song stands up today and Peter has gone from teen pop star to 55 years later being a guitar hero via Humble Pie and his solo work. He seems like such a humble genuine guy.

Peter is a legend and a class act. My jaw dropped to the floor when Frampton comes alive was released, in particular when I first heard do you feel like we do. Saw him live in Lisbon, years ago and it was absolutely awesome! Great interview. Rock on Peter, God bless you. 🙏🏻

The man is so gracious and engaging with his stories, I could listen to him speak about music all day. Thank you for sharing this with us, Rick!

Met Peter last Thursday evening and not only think he's a phenomenal musician but a great humbled man. Prayers for him as he overcomes his physical ailment. My faith believes he will overcome this.

What an incredible interview!!!! Peter was, and STILL is one of my top 5 favorite guitarist, or MUSICIANS of all time. I just had a feeling that he knew Dave Gilmore too, who is another of my favorites. It's so cool that they are friends, and shared ideas & gear advise. People always name other guitarist as THE BEST , and usually because of the flashiness or speed of their licks. It's not how many notes you play, it's how well you play the right ones.. To me FRAMPTON is a CLASS ACT! His playing is so tasteful, and so original. It's like every note that he plays, he is speaking straight from his heart. His solos are a conversation from his soul, be it intimate, or mind blowing. Plus, he gives the BEST guitar face of all time, lol !!! Funny story about his friend Bob..... I...as well as every other teenage girl back in the day, had a huge crush on PETER. I was determined to get close to him, SO when he came to my home town, I went to his concert. It was back in the late 70's. I was able to snag 4th row seats. I made my way up to the front of the stage from my 4th row seat. My cousin worked security for the venue, so from the top of my cousins shoulders, I was able to snap some terrific pics! Being young, pretty, and blonde at the time, I was invited to his bands party, back at their hotel in Memphis. I was barely 16, lol... I had NO idea of what went on at these parties. Boy, was I about to get a rude awakening!!! I mean, what could be the worst thing going on there, besides a little Heineken drinking, and weed smoking ,right? I was a female lead guitarist that owned a black Les Paul custom, and thought I'd get to hang with Peter and talk music & gear. As it happened, Peter was on a different floor altogether "resting" ,or so I was told.. Thank GOD for Bob Mayo. He approached me, and struck up a conversation. I asked him about his little pig nose amp in the corner of the room. I guess he figured out after talking to me for a while that I was nervous, just a kid & wasn't a groupie. He was impressed with my musical knowledge & later my playing, and hinted to me that the party was fixing to get a little wild and that I may be a little too innocent for what was about to take place. Oppps my bad. I was so embarrassed , but he was SO sweet!! We went to a different room, and ended up talking for hours. He was lonely and missing home, and I think he was glad to spend time with a nice hometown girl for a change. I offered to leave, so he would not miss out, but he insisted I stay. I'm sure he had his share of groupies, but he seemed very content just talking and playing guitars. I didn't really realize who he was until he wrote his name down for me. Then I put 2 & 2 together. "BOB MAYO on the keyboards"... I thought how cool is this? One of the best nights of my life. He took down my number and we stayed in touch for quiet a while. He gave me great music business advise, and I hope that I was a friendly voice for him to speak with when was he was lonely & homesick. What a fine gentleman he was! Sorry, I just had to share that with you. I love all your segments and this one was my favorite! Keep up the great work!

Great interview - I remember being blown away by Frampton Comes Alive when I first heard it in 1976 too. It's great to see that Peter is still going strong 45 years later.

I will echo what many have expressed already. What a true, down to earth interview with a musician who is not contentious, ego driven douche bag. Gives me chills to see his humbleness. I grew up loving his work and still blow the speakers out on his live album. Thanks again Rick for the fantastic, well managed interview.

THAT my friends is how you do an interview. The questions were in depth regarding subject matter that doesn't get a lot of press and you can tell Peter enjoyed talking shop. It amazes me how underneath the performances of guys like Peter there is this profound knowledge of instruments, sounds, and the art itself of music. If you haven't done an interview with Lukather yet, I would vote for that. He is not only a great musician and has some great stories, but is also just a down to earth nice guy.

Two of the most talented and gracious people on the planet. I am so glad to have accidentally found this interview.

I don't recall an interview this good, EVER.

Peter made this interview fell like he was talking to an old friend instead of some guy he just met.

Well... that was just wonderful. What a couple of great guys.

Fascinating. I knew Peter was good, but I've only just realised from your interview, just how good he is. A great conversation. Thank you, to both of you.

Absolute cracking interview. What a humble man and such respect shown from Rick. Interviewers can learn a lot from that. Thank you from a 64 year old luckily growing up in the UK listening to that music!!

I rarely comment but this interview was so good and so natural that I was compelled. In the right way I felt as if I was in the room listening to a riveting conversation. Thank you Rick, keep it up.

"Speed has never been essential to me." I love this quote so much. To me, sustain, warmth, and feeling mean so much more to me than speed. I find shredding a bit boring, quite frankly. Thank you Rick for this fantastic interview!

Such a wonderful human being! How lovely is his heart that he’d not only give you his time, but also his very genuine interest in honestly responding to your thoughtful questions. I sense that he truly respects what Rick does and was truly happy to visit and share his thoughts. This is what true generosity looks like.

SO much warmth and class on both sides of this lovely interview! We all get to chat with Peter vicariously through you, Rick. I know I'll return to this conversation again and again. Thank you!

Rick is there interviewing Peter, not promoting himself, like so many other interviewers , Gold.....

Excellent interview. Peter is twirling a pick the entire time like a professional poker player absentmindedly twiddling his chips. I remember the '76 tour. We all do.

1976 brings back sooo many good memories, musically for me. Stevie Wonders 'songs in the key of life, Boz Scaggs' 'Silk degrees', but 'Frampton comes alive' was, and still is an absolutely fantastic piece of work! Not a bad track on the whole double album. It inspired me to take up the guitar. He is the ultimate gentleman rock star!

There is something genuinely uplifting and positive about Peter and his music, and I really really appreciate that.

Rick your interview skills are top shelf. Well done and thank you for this!

Hands down, this is the best interview I've ever seen. Great questions. What a great guy Frampton is. Just awesome!!!!

Still adorable after all these years -- the humor, the talent, the kindness. I wish Rick would interview him Peter every week. Let's make this a weekly show! Thank you!

I saw Peter do his legendary song at the L.A. Forum in 1977. Frampton played a guitar solo, then a piano solo, then a drum solo in the same song… a 30 minute version of his Iconic song….AMAZING

This was a superb interview. Peter was so open and transparent and genuine! How refreshing! Great job Rick and thank you for doing this one!

Rick - I was freshman in High School and this album blew me away and still does. In fact, I'm going to listen to it now. What a gentleman he is. Thanks for this gift.

Those Humble Pie records from the debut up to Rocking The Fillmore are a treasure trove of great music! Good health to Peter.

Wonderful interview … makes me wish I could be his next door neighbor and just be friends, hang out, and have him as a mentor - musically and philosophically. He has contributed SO much to our lives, providing a big part of the soundtrack of my youth, that I wish I could give back somehow and teach HIM something. He’s an awesome human being …

Frampton is great. Very funny too. He was playing an outdoor gig at a casino in Central California and the wind was blowing across a dairy farm right towards the stage. Peter politely asked all of the women in the audience to spray their perfume into the air and everybody laughed... But when thousands did, the place smelled great. A super pro.

Frampton is a classy person.

I have Frampton Comes Alive on my Phone. I was fortunate to see Frampton and Bad Co. Several times. Peter and Brian came out for a solo encore that lasted 45 minutes. It was simply amazing. He explained his voice box and did some seldom played songs. It was a moment.

So enjoyable to listen to Peter. Wonderful interview and he is so open and kind in his comments.

Kick ass interview. You're an awesome interviewer. Peter is a great subject.

This is such a great interview, knowledge of the subject, giving him the air to glide without interruption, asking pertinent questions. Perfection.

I know this interview is from 4 years ago, but it is wonderful to see two gentlemen have a good old chat! Respect to Rick and Peter.

I love Frampton’s music, been following his music since Humble Pie, Marriott also was so incredible, so few musicians are left from those days, better keep enjoying them while they are still around. Gonna have to listen to the live Fillmore album again. 🤘

There are no rules...whether you write the words first, whether you come up with the chords first, it doesn't matter. It's the song that matters in the end. - Peter Frampton (24:10)

Oh man this was so great. Not a wasted second, but it could have gone on for so much longer. What a great guy Peter is and I'm so glad Rick got to do this.

I was the singer in a band in Houston in 1973-'75. We would go to Village Inn Pizza on Old Market Square in downtown. There was a band called Heather Black that played there regularly. The lead guitarist and back- up singer was a guy named Chris. We all thought he was fantastic. Great guitarist and a great voice. He was cool and mellow and a really good guy. We always wanted to talk to him between sets. We were fan boys! So his name was Chris Cross and we just admired him so much , because he was what we wanted to be. A few years later, I'm in the Navy, stationed in Panama City, FL when I heard this song called Ride Like The Wind on local radio. It was by a guy named Christopher Cross, and I immediately new who it was. It was Chris! My brush with greatness! Good stuff, Rick!

Maybe the loveliest, kindest superstar from the 70s. I love Peter Frampton.

Is Peter ever not a nice guy? I've heard so many times from so many different people that he is just the nicest and most humble person. When you've had one of the biggest albums ever and are that talented, humble is rarely the resulting attitude. Though, he was in Humble Pie sooooo (sorry, couldn't help it). A great bit of wisdom listening to this.

Taking my son to see Peter Frampton this Sunday. Priceless! Jason Bonham to open the show. Can't wait!

One of the greatest of all time. I put " Do You Feel Like We Do " right there with stairway to heaven as one of the greatest rock songs ever written with 3 of the best solos ever played. I saw Peter just after the live album came out. He was 2nd bill to seals and croft. Rod Stewart and the faces were on a farewell tour. When the song started everyone went nuts. Peter seems like such a nice human.

Frampton Comes Alive is one of rock n roll a must have in one's collection.I have been a fan of him in his a career loved his playing. That live album at the time was probably the most clear audio recording. The excitement of that audience is so much of the be there experience. Some artist were elemenataing the sound of the audience. This album is one I have never tired of.Thank you for this interview.

Best Frampton interview I've come across. Huge fan, of both of you now.

This got a thumbs up before I even watched it.

I saw Peter Frampton 07/02/77 Oakland Coliseum Stadium. I have loved and adored Peter since I was 16 years old in 1976. I would be honored to meet him because his music hand a huge impact on my life.

I've been scratching around for something or someone that could make me feel proud to be british again and here he is. What a genuinely warm and fantastically talented man. I remember buying Frampton Comes Alive when it was first released, blown away just doesn't cover it. Thank you Peter for being such a great part of my younger years.

Hey he has a Skyrim mug... yet another reason to love Frampton!

Im going to show my age....I was at those shows at Winterland......Man Im getting old ! (70) Sad to hear he now has an illness ...

Loved this! Frampton seems like a completely down to Earth, cool guy who just happens to be one of the most influential guitarists on the planet! And Rick conducts the interview with a mix of music teacher, industry pro, and hard core fan, but we all can see that he's somewhat humbled...and who wouldn't be... by meeting one of his heroes...Excellent Interview!

I have always heard him sing but never knew he was British until seeing him and Steve Miller in concert. Frampton started talking when he first came out to play and I could not believe it. That British accent nearly made me crap a brick. Steve Miller sounded amazing in 2000 at the World's Fair Park in Knoxville, but is now losing his high notes when in Alpharetta,GA. Peter was the star of the show. Will always remember hearing them both...plus Steve didn't sing Jetliner which killed me. Steve doesn't have an amazing voice and he is easy to sing to. The Joker was the first song I ever sang to any girl and that girl is my wife of 20 years now! Frampton is still on the top of his vocals and guitar 🎸. Jeff, thank you for video and interview. Peter you sounded amazing in Alpharetta about 3 or 4 years ago. I know it's got to be tough touring at your ages because I became disabled with a multitude of health problems last year in my mid 40s.

Thank you Rick. Thank you Peter! When I was 16, in 1976, I skipped school for the first time with a buddy in Naperville Illinois and we drove to Milwaukee Wisconsin to see our first outdoor concert. Frampton Comes Alive! Peter changed my life that day. I went home, bought a guitar from a kid down the street, built my first talkbox, got in a band and have been breathing music ever since. Again, thank you Peter!

I know nothing about guitars, or reading music, or chord changes and modes and.... blah blah But one thing I do know.....This. Was. AWESOME!

I love how he's holding the same guitar as the clips from the Midnight Special show. Edit: Got to the part with the guitar's history. That's an amazing story. That thing is truly one of a kind.

What a beautiful encounter with a legend and Rick, you're a great interviewer !! Well done, Bravo

"There's no rules in music." Keep on making "mistakes" and "playing around them."

Half way through. Just riveting. Holy cow! This is awesome.

Bob Mayo was a relative of mine. Very talented man, and very kind hearted and down to earth. He was not necessarily interested in being a rock star. He was a family man, with beautiful talented kids and wife who is a cousin. Bob had a great band on his own in between tours, called Bergers & Mayo, played local gigs in Westchester where he lived. He lived and breathed music. Played guitar and piano like riding a bike. You can see how Peter loved Bob. When Bob passed away in the early 2000’s Peter, Lou Graham from Foreigner, and many others musicians came to his funeral in White Plains. I think he was 58 when he died? I could be wrong. But so young. Peter’s last show at MSG was amazing. So happy I attended.

Omg. I’m loving this. When I heard Frampton on the radio as a kid I was blown away. I bought Comes Alive and wore it out. The tone. The solos. Doesn’t get better.

I grew up with Peter’s music, but the first time I saw him play was a surprise. Back in 87 I went with some college friends to see David Bowie in Tampa. After the first few songs I told my friends that whoever was playing guitar sounds just like Peter Frampton. Later when David Bowie introduces the band members... “on guitar, Peter Frampton”. My friends were dumbfounded how I knew it was Peter Frampton even though he was playing Bowie songs. Hey, it doesn’t matter what song he plays, it’s still Peter. 👍🏽

What a great interview of a very humble man. The fact that he admits his songs were not perfect and could have done better even though us listeners think are perfect, gives me more respect. Loved the comment about Greg Riddley singing the first verse and him singing the second verse then Steve Marriott making them look ordinary in the third. Thanks Rick.

I've never called a guitarist interview "heartwarming" before, but this practically has me in tears feeling the joyfulness in Peter's heart as he tells a story.

Such an amazing artist and a very humble and genuine gentleman.

That’s incredible, Rick! Thanks for sharing this with us.

Rick, you've got the best taste in music I've ever found. You certainly make people like Frampton feel comfortable and happy. That´s great!

Got the live album when I was 12 years old. I didn't know exactly "what" it was at the time, but I immediately sensed there was something different and special about Frampton's playing.

Such humility for a timelessly unique musician, composer, singer and guitarist. Thank you Mr. Frampton.

Peter Frampton was the reason I started taking guitar lessons in 1976 at the age of 13. The live album was paramount in my development, even at that early age. Everything I learned about soloing in minor pentatonic patterns, came from playing and practicing that album hundreds and hundreds of times. Great interview.