Peter Frampton

Peter Frampton is an English rock musician who rose to fame in the 1970s, first with the band Humble Pie and then as a solo artist.

His 1976 live album *Frampton Comes Alive!* became one of the best-selling records of the decade, known for its use of the talk box effect on guitar.

He's doing his best Peter Frampton impression with that talk box.

guitarist

Les Paul

Guitar and recording pioneer

sustain · vibrato · whammy bar · pickups · amplifier · distortion · riff · solo · chords · tuning

live

concert

Live musical performance

arena · tour · setlist · applause · encore · festival · gig · venue · soundcheck · crowd

rock

hard rock

Loud guitar-driven genre

  • classic rockEnduring guitar-driven music
  • 1970sFourth decade, twentieth century
  • albumUnified collection of recordings

band · headliner · backstage · roadie · groupie · superstar · comeback · prog rock · arena rock · anthem

vocalist

singer

Vocal music performer

vocals · ballad · falsetto · melody · crooning · phrasing · songwriting · lyrics

British

England

Largest British country

1960s · emigrated · knighthood · British Invasion · UK · English · accent · childhood · schoolmate

Opposites
musical style and presentation

Peter FramptonJohnny Rotten

Sid Vicious · Black Sabbath · Sex Pistols · Iggy Pop · The Ramones

cultural image and persona

Peter FramptonJohnny Rotten

Iggy Pop · Alice Cooper · Sid Vicious · Ozzy Osbourne · Keith Richards

Family

Peter, Frampton, Pete, Peters, Peterborough

Familiarity
Top 500,000
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Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G