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Roxy Music and Radiohead. Regarding the album’s tracks, Frampton tells ABC Audio, “Each one…is a tribute to the original artist, so I was nervous about attacking all of them, really, because…I wanted to make sure that it wasn’t just a Muzak copy of these incredible classic recordings.” Peter notes that some of the tunes he picked to cover held special significance to his life and career. For example, Frampton says he recorded Bowie’s “Loving the Alien” because when he w...

Roxy Music and Radiohead. Regarding the album’s tracks, Frampton tells ABC Audio, “Each one…is a tribute to the original artist, so I was nervous about attacking all of them, really, because…I wanted to make sure that it wasn’t just a Muzak copy of these incredible classic recordings.” Peter notes that some of the tunes he picked to cover held special significance to his life and career. For example, Frampton says he recorded Bowie’s “Loving the Alienâ�...

Apr 21, 2021 "Isnt it a Pity" is off Harrisons first post- Beatles album, 1970s Peter Frampton is getting some flak for the video of his cover of Frampton Forgets the Words. The video begins with footage from Frampton’s Farewell Tour in 2019, followed by scenes of him trying to make the best of being locked down at home in Nashville by playing silly games, exercising, playing the guitar, having Zoom chats with his kids and getting his second COVID shot. But, some folks who are against the v...

The track is the latest material released from Frampton Forgets the Words, the iconic guitarist’s instrumental covers album due out April 23. The accompanying video to “Isn’t it a Pity” begins with footage from Frampton’s farewell tour in 2019, before following the rocker home. From there, fans get a glimpse of what 2020 was like for Frampton; tour dates disappear, boredom settles in and the guitarist continually finds himself staring at the news. “We have all been in the same boat...

The track is the latest material released from Frampton Forgets the Words, the iconic guitarist’s instrumental covers album due out April 23. The accompanying video to “Isn’t it a Pity” begins with footage from Frampton’s farewell tour in 2019, before following the rocker home. From there, fans get a glimpse of what 2020 was like for Frampton; tour dates disappear, boredom settles in and the guitarist continually finds himself staring at the news. “We have all been in the same boat...

The Perfectly Weird Way Peter Frampton Met Prince: Exclusive The only meeting between Peter Frampton and Prince left a distinct impression, though they didnt even have a conversation. The introduction came courtesy of David Bowie, who asked Frampton to serve as guitarist for his 1987 Glass Spider Tour. Prince attended when they played the St. Paul Civic Center in Minnesota, and then invited Bowie and his team for a private screening of the "Were all standing in this very uncomfortable circle ...

  The Peter Frampton Bands take on Roxy Musics “Avalon” is the latest track to be revealed off their forthcoming album Frampton Forgets the Words. Of the song, Frampton explains, “The original is such a perfect piece of music. I really wanted to get as close to the vocal inflection as I could, and I think I almost did it! It’s a sexy kind of guitar sound, like Bryan Ferry’s vocal, and I’m very proud of it.” “Avalon” is premiering alongside a performance video and available...

Peter Frampton has released his version of “Avalon,” the classic song originally released by Roxy Music in 1982. Frampton and his band stay true to the original arrangement in their rendition, layering lush synth sounds, drums and bass. The cover is entirely instrumental, with Frampton using his distinctive guitar sound in lieu of vocals. “The original is such a perfect piece of music,” Frampton explained in a press release. “I really wanted to get as close to the vocal inflection a...

HPRs All Things Considered Off the Road with Peter Frampton February 2021 - part two Today HPR All Things Considered Host Dave Lawrence concludes our latest interview in the Off the Road series with rock legend Peter Frampton. Peter recently released his memoir, Frampton Forgets the Words, a collection of instrumental covers (hear the first single below). Peter joined us from his home in Nashville. Peter Frampton’s career continues decades after his music career began in the 1960’s, an...

HPRs All Things Considered Off the Road with Peter Frampton February 2021 - part one Today on our Off the Road series, HPR All Things Considered Host Dave Lawrence welcomes back rock legend Peter Frampton. The talented guitarist, vocalist, songwriter and sometime drummer returns to the show ahead of his latest album due out in April, Frampton Forgets the Words, a collection of instrumental covers, and following the release of his outstanding memoir, Peter Frampton has had an amazing caree...