Do You Feel Like I Do?: A Memoir

by Peter Frampton, Alan Light Narrated by Peter Frampton

Overview

Notes From Your Bookseller

If you're of a certain age and like rock n' roll, you probably bought a copy of Peter Frampton's "Frampton Comes Alive!" While you can recall all the hits on the album, you probably aren't aware of Frampton's background—professionally and personally. He was one of the most sought-after musicians for studio work and in concert. He had close ties to The Rolling Stones and The Beatles. He was also schoolmates and best friends with David Bowie. There are many more stories here featuring bold-faced names that read like a Who's Who of rock stars. This book is a rock lover's dream.

From his early rise to fame to battles with his health, this revelatory memoir by legendary guitarist Peter Frampton celebrates the life of a rock icon.

Do You Feel Like I Do? is the incredible story of Peter Frampton's positively resilient life and career told in his own words for the first time. His monu-mental album Frampton Comes Alive! spawned three top-twenty singles and sold eight million copies the year it was released (more than seventeen million to date), and it was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in January 2020.

Frampton was on a path to stardom from an early age, first as the lead singer and guitarist of the Herd and then as cofounder-along with Steve Marriott-of one of the first supergroups, Humble Pie. Frampton was part of a tight-knit collective of British '60s musicians with close ties to the Rolling Stones, the Beatles, and the Who. This led to Frampton playing on George Harrison's solo debut, All Things Must Pass, as well as to Ringo Starr and Billy Preston appearing on Frampton's own solo debut. By age twenty-two, Frampton was touring incessantly and finding new sounds with the talk box, which would become his signature guitar effect.

Frampton remembers his enduring friendship with David Bowie. Growing up as schoolmates, crossing paths throughout their careers, and playing together on the Glass Spider Tour, the two developed an unshakable bond. Frampton also shares fascinating stories of his collaborative work with Harry Nilsson, Stevie Wonder, B. B. King, and members of Pearl Jam. He reveals both the blessing and curse of Frampton Comes Alive!, opening up about becoming the cover boy he never wanted to be, his overcoming sub-stance abuse, and how he has continued to play and pour his heart into his music despite an inflammatory muscle disease and his retirement from the road.

Peppered throughout his narrative is the story of his favorite guitar, the Phenix, which he thought he'd lost in a fiery plane crash in 1980. But in 2011, it mysteriously showed up again-saved from the wreckage. Frampton tells of that unlikely reunion here in full for the first time, and why the miraculous reappearance is emblematic of his life and career as a quintessential artist.

Editorial Reviews

JANUARY 2021 - AudioFile

Peter Frampton narrates his memoir with beguiling childlike charm. He sounds more like a fan than the music giant he is, a fan who can’t believe his good fortune at having been able to hang with A-list music stars in the U.K. and the U.S. early in his career. After noticing Frampton’s talent and passion for the guitar, established musicians like the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, David Bowie, and others were instrumental in rocketing him to success. Frampton’s narration works well with his writing, which is immediate and visceral rather than offering broader lessons or abstractions. He’s an honest chronicler, too, owning up to his mistakes and issues with addiction with enviable maturity. Propelled by his amiable reading, this uplifting audio is a thoroughly enjoyable way to learn about this talented artist. T.W. © AudioFile 2021, Portland, Maine

From the Publisher

"Peter Frampton lets loose with a killer solo memoir....Do You Feel Like I Do? is as much fun as hearing a talking box guitar solo for the first time."—Den of Geek

"Frampton's renowned gift for songwriting translates to storytelling, and his vivid, conversational style lends this memoir the intimacy of a coffee shop chat — just you, Peter Frampton, and the pressing question: 'Do you feel like I do?'"—Nashville Scene

"Many fascinating tidbits and tales."
—Magzter

"[A] bracing new memoir."
—The Guardian

"Frampton's optimistic attitude comes through..., making it a case study in what happens when dogged determination is paired with immense talent."
—American Songwriter

"It's a fascinating read that takes you at a steady clip from Frampton's childhood memories through his days as a teen prodigy to the moment he first realized being cute could be the bane of his existence, meeting Jimi Hendrix, forming Humble Pie, cutting Frampton Comes Alive!, and every high and low along the way to his farewell tour."—USA Today

"Peter Frampton's chatty, cheerful memoir Do You Feel Like I Do? looks back on his many decades of making music with humor and insight."—Columbus Dispatch

"The memoir isn't so much a window into Frampton's life as it is a wide-open front door and a magnifying glass."—Under the Radar

"[Frampton is] an engaging storyteller....As pop memoirs go, this one could show plenty the way."
—Uncut

"Cleverly framed."
—PopMatters

"[Frampton's] unique voice and style leave you feeling the way you do after one of his guitar solos, as if it's absolutely right and distinctly his. Frampton's self-deprecation and willingness to take responsibility for his choices win readers over....[Do You Feel Like I Do] is full of appealing anecdotes involving the many musical favorites with whom Frampton has played... his determination is inspiring. Frampton provided a soundtrack for a generation; here's the story...Entertaining and rousing, on the stage and now on the page, Frampton Comes Alive."—Library Journal

“[A] pull-no-punches autobiography….Fun stories are plentiful.”—Vintage Guitar

JANUARY 2021 - AudioFile

Peter Frampton narrates his memoir with beguiling childlike charm. He sounds more like a fan than the music giant he is, a fan who can’t believe his good fortune at having been able to hang with A-list music stars in the U.K. and the U.S. early in his career. After noticing Frampton’s talent and passion for the guitar, established musicians like the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, David Bowie, and others were instrumental in rocketing him to success. Frampton’s narration works well with his writing, which is immediate and visceral rather than offering broader lessons or abstractions. He’s an honest chronicler, too, owning up to his mistakes and issues with addiction with enviable maturity. Propelled by his amiable reading, this uplifting audio is a thoroughly enjoyable way to learn about this talented artist. T.W. © AudioFile 2021, Portland, Maine

Product Details

BN ID:	2940177773650
Publisher:	Hachette Audio
Publication date:	10/20/2020
Edition description:	Unabridged

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