New Peter Frampton Documentary Traces His Meteoric Rise, Fall, and Resurgence
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Andy Greene
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Summary
A new documentary trailer explores Peter Frampton's meteoric rise to fame in 1976 with his record-breaking album "Frampton Comes Alive!", the difficult aftermath when his career declined, and his eventual resurgence as a live performer. The documentary features interviews with Tom Morello, Ringo Starr, and Frampton himself, tracing his journey from being the biggest rock star on the planet to joining David Bowie's backing band and later rebuilding his career.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledIn 1976, there was no bigger rock star on the planet than Peter Frampton.
His concert album Frampton Comes Alive! spent 10 weeks on top of the Billboard charts that year, and he outsold Led Zeppelin, Fleetwood Mac, the Rolling Stones, Wings, and every other act on the charts.
But it was an impossible act to follow, and in a little over a decade he became a member of David Bowie's backing band since his recording career had completely flatlined.
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