"Peter Frampton, once admired, now shares the stage with Pearl Jam, exchanging guitar solos on Black during their Nashville show"
Cranking Out the Tunes:
Just a few days back, rock icon Eddie Vedder strummed Jack White's Acoustasonic, delivering a wild take on a hidden gem, when along comes Peter Frampton to join Pearl Jam for a electrifying rendition of Black.
Their Nashville gig on May 8 was the perfect setup for a reunion with one of their early guitar idols. Frampton and Mike McCready meshed harmoniously, with Vedder giving a sneak peek of Frampton's legendary hit, Do You Feel Like We Do.
Vedder hailed Frampton as a musician who was inspiring even before the Ramones, and stated that guitar greats like Jimmy Page and Pete Townshend were just another rung on his guitar hero pedestal. Frampton's influence on Pearl Jam was a key factor in their decision to release bootlegs, Vedder said, nodding to Frampton's trailblazing live album, Frampton Comes Alive!
"He's such an amazing individual beyond his music," Vedder declared to the audience. "He's an honorary member of our group, having collaborated with Mike [McCready] and Matt Cameron on his 2006 album Fingerprints, where they covered Soundgarden's Black Hole Sun. We're thrilled to share the stage with him tonight."
Guitar God on a Mission:Frampton, a devoted Les Paul player, was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame last year. However, he's had to change the way he plays, battling a degenerative disease. Yet, he's vowed to play guitar till the very end – as this performance demonstrates, he's still got loads of class.
Frampton takes the first solo, conjuring soulful licks seasoned with a sprinkle of overdrive. McCready, wielding a pristine white Stratocaster, intertwines the song's theme with his improvised playing. The Nashville crowd cheer throughout, and Frampton looks to be savoring every second.
Rock and Roll Power
Don't miss Frampton's upcoming final tour, set for later this year. In March, he played a Beatles classic with Grace Bowers and Trey Anastasio, and there were guitar solos galore.
"The notes I play now are more significant because I know one of them will be the last I play," Frampton observed about his playing. His diagnosis of Inclusion Body Myositis (IBM) forced him to perform seated, and he announced a farewell tour in 2019. But the allure of the stage is too strong, and Frampton is standing firm in the face of adversity.
This resilience hasn't gone unnoticed, with celebrated guitarist Andy Timmons praising Frampton's continued joy when performing in the face of obstacles. After writing a song in tribute to Frampton, he even ended up guesting on the track.
Upcoming Tours:- May 29, 2025: Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery Amphitheatre, Woodinville, USA- June 13, 2025: Soaring Eagle Casino, Mount Pleasant, USA- June 25, 2025: Arizona Financial Theatre, Phoenix, Arizona, USA- June 29, 2025: Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort, Las Vegas, NV, USA[1][3][5]
Join Frampton as he bids farewell to live performances, celebrating over six decades of his illustrious career with classic hits and material from the 50th anniversary edition of "Frampton Comes Alive." Fans can anticipate a nostalgia-infused, energetic experience as he embarks on this finale tour across North America.
- Peter Frampton, a devoted Les Paul player, is a guitar god on a mission, continuing to perform with a sprinkle of overdrive on his Stratocaster, despite battling a degenerative disease.
- Frampton's influence on music is evident as he collaborates with artists like Eddie Vedder and Mike McCready, reinforcing his status as an honorary member of various groups.
- Despite his diagnosis, Frampton's resilience shines through, as he decided to perform seated and announced a farewell tour in 2019, but the allure of the stage is too strong and he stands firm in the face of adversity.
- Fans can look forward to Frampton's upcoming tours, where they can celebrate over six decades of his illustrious career, featuring classic hits and material from the 50th anniversary edition of "Frampton Comes Alive."
- Andy Timmons, a celebrated guitarist, praised Frampton's continued joy when performing in the face of obstacles, even going as far as to write a song in tribute to him and guesting on the track.
