Legendary singer and guitarist Peter Frampton says he by no means anticipated to be chosen for the Rock & Roll Corridor of Fame.
“I believe I’m a bit bit in shock, and speechless,” Frampton confessed to Billboard after he was introduced as one of many 2024 inductees. “I by no means anticipated this. Folks at all times mentioned, ‘You ought to be in.’ I mentioned, ‘Eh, what’s to be,’ y’know? So combined feelings, as a result of it’s one thing that I simply by no means anticipated, whereas different folks did for me. (laughs) It’s fantastic.”
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In a profession spanning over 60 years, Frampton actually collected a powerful rock resume. From his early success within the band Humble Pie, to his unequalled achievement with 1976’s Frampton Comes Alive!, the rocker has regularly blazed a path all his personal.
Alongside the way in which, Frampton fostered a deeply passionate fan base. The rocker’s enduring reputation was mirrored on this 12 months’s Corridor of Fame fan voting, wherein he obtained 528,000 votes (second solely to Dave Matthews Band).
“You by no means fairly know the way you’re regarded,” Frampton admitted. “I don’t take into consideration that; I simply do my factor. However ending up within the quantity two place blew me away, really. It’s an honor folks regard me on this manner. I’m simply honored and blown manner.”
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Regardless of having been eligible since 1998, Frampton was a first-time nominee this 12 months. “Wait, you imply I’m not already within the Rock Corridor?” the singer joked when the record of 2024 nominees was initially introduced. He later admitted he was “thrilled” the be thought of, including: “For a very long time you, my associates, have been telling me I must be in it.”
One such pal is Sheryl Crow. The songstress memorably carried out alongside Frampton at her personal Corridor induction in 2023, and he is hoping to return the favor.
“I’m interested by folks to ask to play with me and all that type of stuff he says,” Frampton admitted, noting that Crow shall be on the prime of his record.
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Many have shared their ideas on doable induction.
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