Pushing.

Peter Frampton is a classic rock guitar guy who rose to international fame in the late 70s

with his chart-topping double album, Frampton Comes Alive.

Frampton, who had previously played in English rock bands, The Hurt and Humble Pie, is

known for making his guitar sing through his trademark talk box.

This month, Frampton is releasing an album of Instrumental Covers that features some of

his favorite songs, like this version of Radiohead's Reckoner.

I caught up with Frampton recently to talk about his new album, Frampton Forget Stories,

and how the songs he chose provide insight into his expansive 50-year career.

Songs like Loving the Alien, David Bowie's song that Frampton says is a tribute to his

childhood friend, who helped revitalize his career.

And George Harrison's isn't it a pity, which reminds Frampton the time he jammed with

George and Abbey Road Studios, while Phil Spector looked on from the controller.

He also talks about how becoming a pin-up sex symbol in the late 70s almost sidelined

his career.

Plus, we chat about how managing an inflammatory muscle disease has impacted his writing

and playing.

This is Broken Record, liner notes for the digital age.

I'm Justin Richmond.

Here's my conversation with the great Peter Frampton.

Congrats on the new record, by the way.

Well, thank you.

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