Peter Frampton – ‘Frampton Comes Alive!’ [Retro Album Review]

“If there ever was a musician who was an honorary member of San Francisco society, Mr. Peter Frampton!” The earnest intro from Winterland Ballroom general manager, Jerry Pompili, remains as iconic as the classic album cover depicting the rising “golden god” in all his glory — live onstage. Having first struck out in 1966, fronting the British rock combo, the Herd, singer/songwriter and guitarist, Peter Frampton, formed the high-octane, blues-based band, Humble Pie, with singer/songwriter and guitarist, Steve Marriot, in 1968. By 1971, the 21-year-old London native felt ready to spread his creative wings further — signing to A&M Records and launching his career as a solo artist. Frampton’s 1972 debut set, Wind of Change, stalled at #177 on the Billboard Top 200. His next two studio effo...

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