“I was born to be on the stage,” Peter Frampton tells American Songwriter. “That’s where I’m the most comfortable in life, I think. I love playing guitar, and I love doing shows, and I love seeing people’s reactions. In fact, next year will be my 60th year of touring—...
This energetic cover of The Rolling Stones’ classic tune features a driving rhythm in the key of B♭ Mixolydian. Frampton uses power chords and palm muting to create a powerful foundation. The lead guitar work includes string bending, slides, and unison bends to create a dynamic and expressi...
"I've been a Peter Frampton fan for 40-plus years, so it was just so fun to have him participate," Herin says. "It's a pretty catchy pop-rock song, and he's got such an identifiable melodic sense, besides his touch and phrasing. He provided a little lead guitar in the intro an...
That’s what you get with ‘Tokyo Tapes.’ Recorded during two Tokyo performances, the set plays like a greatest hits compilation from the Scorpions' first 10 years of existence. Throughout the album, Uli Jon Roth puts on a dizzying display of his guitar prowess. It's a fitting send-off...
Meanwhile, the propulsive chords of Mick Ralphs’ guitar provide a motor for the songs, prominent on several tracks including “Ready for Love.” The Band, Rock of Ages (1972) Capitol The Band, 'Rock of Ages' (1972) It’s difficult to pass over ‘The Last Waltz,’ the 1978 live ...
“What?” said Frampton. “It’s in A,” Harrison said. Frampton took a deep breath. “Okay, fantastic,” he said. He began chunking out chords. Harrison stopped playing. “No, no, no, no,” he said. “I play rhythm.Youplay lead.” ...