This show was recorded on July 4th weekend for the King Biscuit Flower Hour one year after his mega-successful double CD called Frampton Comes Alive. That album is the disc that made Peter Frampton a household name and sold an amazing 15 million copies, making it the best selling live album of all time.
After leaving Humble Pie in 1972 shortly after their double LP Rockin' The Fillmore went platinum, Frampton saw marginal success as a solo act. He had to do something soon and turn it into a tangible commercial success, or he was bound to be dropped by his label, A&M…entire summary
Peter Frampton - lead vocals, guitar
John Simos - drums
Stanley Sheldon - bass, vocals
Bob Mayo - guitar, keyboard, vocals
This show was recorded on July 4th weekend for the King Biscuit Flower Hour one year after his mega-successful double CD called Frampton Comes Alive. That album is the disc that made Peter Frampton a household name and sold an amazing 15 million copies, making it the best selling live album of all time.
After leaving Humble Pie in 1972 shortly after their double LP Rockin' The Fillmore went platinum, Frampton saw marginal success as a solo act. He had to do something soon and turn it into a tangible commercial success, or he was bound to be dropped by his label, A&M Records, and ceremoniously drummed into the "What was I thinking when I left Humble Pie?" club.
Frampton Comes Alive changed all that and made him a household name forever. The problem, however, was it created a commercial benchmark that he would find difficult to reach again. This tour was promoting Frampton's follow up, 1977's I'm In You. While it would be considered a strong album from most perspectives, against the universal acclaim and success of the double Live CD it ultimately appeared to be a disappointment (despite the fact that it still sold over four million copies).
This performance from the Oakland Coliseum Stadium, though only two songs ("Baby I Love Your Way" and "All I Want To Be Is By Your Side") still shows an exciting Frampton determined to put on a great show for his eager fans.
He went through a few artistic slumps but rebounded with a great instrumental guitar LP in 2006 that won him two Grammy awards. Frampton is now largely a classic rock act, but continues to tour regularly. Most recently, he has been seen in a Geico insurance commercial playing himself.
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