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Peter Frampton Finds New Fame From 'The Simpsons'

Peter FramptonMost people have long identified Peter Frampton as "that guy who makes the guitar talk." After marking his place in rock history with 1975's 'Frampton' and 1976's 'Frampton Comes Alive!' newer generations, Frampton has a whole new set of fans, thanks to appearances on 'Family Guy' and 'The Simpsons.'

"Both were an honor to do," Frampton tells Spinner. "But I went to Australia, with the Rock Symphony, and one of the interviewers there said that his child only knew me from the Simpsons, knew me from nowhere else. But that's OK!"

In both series, Frampton played himself. His appearance on 'The Simpsons' is from 1996 episode called 'Homerpalooza,' in which Homer Simpson becomes a part of the traveling rock circus "Hullabalooza," joining bands such as Sonic Youth, the Smashing Pumpkins, Cypress Hill and, yes, Peter Frampton.

"I thought they made the wrong phone call when they asked me to do it," Frampton recalls. "That was my first entry into animated stuff like that. I was able to ad-lib in that one, and I was able to see myself animated to my own ad-lib, which was pretty funny."

Still, Frampton remains youthful in his recent music offerings. His new record 'Thank You Mr. Churchill,' out now, sees the guitarist reteaming with Soundgarden drummer Matt Cameron. The two hit it off on Frampton's Grammy-winning instrumental record, 2006's 'Fingerprints.' While he's admittedly a huge Soundgarden fan, Frampton is actually much more keen on Chris Cornell's post-Soundgarden work. "My all-time favorite band which isn't together right now is Audioslave. I'm just a huge Tom Morello fan. Chris Cornell, I liken him to a present-day Steve Marriott. The man can sing and write an incredible song. I'm a huge Chris fan, but then Soundgarden are getting back together, so I get all my favorites in one band. They're not new, but those are definitely important, those two bands."

Peter Frampton is touring with Yes this summer, starting June 8 at West Palm Beach, Fla.'s Kravis Center.

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angelo

Carlos? Whats your claim to fame anyways buddy?....You got famous for having your lil pecker re-attached after it got cut off when your trailor park sister got kicked in the lower jaw?...BWAHAHAHA- -FKN- - HA! YOU TOTAL COMPLETE LOSER! ! !

May 05 2010 at 2:29 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
J, Lombardi An American Veteran

Hey carlos suck my american di@k

May 01 2010 at 5:45 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Jose

who is peter framton anyway ? just some redneck white trash wanna be

May 01 2010 at 1:24 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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vinny

Yo Esai,put away your Menudo records and enter the real world!!!

May 01 2010 at 2:20 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Jose

who is peter framton anyway ? just some redneck white trash wanna be

May 01 2010 at 1:24 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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Pete

Figures that comment from someone name Carlos...you're right...Ricky Martin he ain't

May 16 2010 at 1:42 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Wish Belkin

Remarkable talent.

May 01 2010 at 12:41 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Michael

I would love to see Peter Frampton play some of the big rock festivals this year including Voodoo in New Orleans! He is an amazing guitarist!

May 01 2010 at 11:16 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
vinny

I agree with John,Class act and class guy.The simpsons was funny,but he was already an established rock icon.Aol stay out of the music business.You suck with your article of band no one has ever heard about.This is a rare,decent article on a great musician.

May 01 2010 at 10:45 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
angelo

I saw him twice, once in 86 with david bowie on the glass spiders tour in old tampa stadium and solo in akron ohio in 2000 at a 4th of july city party and he was great.
durring bowies song jean genie frampton started playing the riff from "do you feel like we do" and people went nuts! it was awesome.
Always did like Pete! wish i could pllay as well as him!

May 01 2010 at 10:34 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Robert Hemmerly

Peter is one of the most humble (Pie!) performers and incredible guitarists in the biz. I have seen him on various tours over the last 35 years and he just gets better and better! His humor and likeability shine through as well as his love for the audience. Any rock and roll enthusiast should make it a priority to see Peter in concert, he will blow you away!

May 01 2010 at 7:35 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
John

A class act and a rock legend. Good luck Peter.

May 01 2010 at 6:55 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply