There are great guitar players, and then there are guitar geniuses like Peter Frampton. After all, it’s not everybody that invents the talk box and with it a new way to manipulate the sound of instruments. But that’s exactly what Frampton did, forever leaving his mark on the world of music. On top of that, Frampton has been a recording artist for half a century and produced some major hits. But with a guitarist like Frampton, the studio never does him justice. He’s an artist who needs to be heard live, something he still enjoys doing, even as he gets older. In fact, one of his best albums was actually a live album called Frampton Comes Alive! That’s why music fans of all ages should jump at every opportunity they get to see Frampton perform live, as it’s bound to be a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

The Young Prodigy

From a young age, it was obvious that Frampton had innate musical talent that made him special. At age seven, he taught himself to play the banjolele, later doing the same with the guitar. By age 12, Frampton was playing in bands and even attended the same school as David Bowie, with the two often jamming during their lunch hour. After playing in a couple of bands, Frampton had an extended run of success as the leader of Humble Pie before launching a solo career that has produced nearly two dozen albums and more hits than most fans can remember.

Anyone and Every One

While most of his success has been as a solo artist, Frampton has not been shy about collaborating with other artists. In addition to his former bands, Frampton has also worked with Bowie, Ringo Starr, John Entwistle of The Who, and Pearl Jam. On previous tours, he’s also welcomed guest performers like B.B. King, Roger McGuinn of The Byrds, Sonny Landreth, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Robert Cray, and countless others. Since Frampton brings something special to the table, other artists jump at the chance to perform with him. His collaborations with other singers have also helped to expand his repertoire even more, which means there’s no telling what songs Frampton will pull out of his bag of tricks when seeing him in concert.