Do You Feel Like I Do?: A Memoir

Believe me, I can tell that any bad reviews of this book means that the person hasn't actually read the book. They couldn't have. Here's my take on the book. (Btw, I've been a librarian for 26 years, I think I know a good book when I read it). What an inspiring story! I finished this book in one day because I couldn’t put it down. Before you assume that all Peter Frampton had to offer us is the 1976/77 version of himself think again. I was just a young teenager when he became famous. My best teen memories include Peter Frampton’s “Do you feel like I do”, “Show me the way” and “I’m In You, You’re in me.” But there’s so much more to his incredible life. You will be able to relate to him in so many ways as he struggled through rejection, stolen royalties by numerous bad managers, a car accident that nearly severed his arm and ended his life, multiple marriages and divorces, drug but mostly alcohol addiction, being absolute;y financial broke, the death of so many great rockers of day and the grief of losing parents, the list goes on. Being pigeon-holed as a teeny-bopper rocker was devastating to him. All he wanted was to play guitar, not even sing, just play. But he kept on getting up and putting one foot in front of the other and as a result has an absolutely amazing life when you read what he’s accomplished in the last decade. If you need inspiration with any part of your life (it doesn’t have to be music related) this is a perfect book. I owe it to him to write this review because his challenges and setbacks are so familiar to me as well (minus the rock star side). I learned so much about the music he was apart of that I knew nothing about previously. Being in elementary school when he was a member of Humble Pie I wasn’t familiar with his pre-Frampton Live days. Everyone who enjoys the memories and music of 70’s rock or the great Rock, Blues, Jazz greats of all eras will love this book. I learned about so many great musicians that I’m just now (at age 60) looking up on Youtube in order to listen to them. The greatest thing you come away with (at least I did) was what a genuinely great-hearted, beautiful soul Peter Frampton truly is. Although he often refers to his success when he was just starting out as “based on his cuteness” what I’m not sure he realizes is that it wasn’t just his external “cuteness” that a large portion of us females recognized and loved (as well as men). It was the heart and soul of Peter Frampton that made him beautiful and still makes him beautiful. He takes you through the highs and lows of his life and holy cow has he had them! As well as the more recent devastating prognosis of IBM ( Inclusion body myositis) which has sadly ended his touring days. He’s helped so many people in so many ways and united so many musicians. I came away learning that it doesn’t just take great musicians to form a great band, it actually takes really good-hearted, generous and loving musicians who also happen to be talented musicians. My favorite quote in the book refers to his life with the band ‘Humble Pie’. He says, “Wow, that’s me now. I can feel it; I’ve invented me, by listening to the world.” That quote hit me in a unique way. I don’t know if Peter Frampton will ever read this review but if he does I’d just like him to know how grateful I am that he wrote, “Do You Feel Like I Do? A Memoir”. I will be buying a copy for my musician brother for his birthday.

Already on Chapter 7, but had to write this. If you are a Peter Frampton fan, and ESPECIALLY if you are a music aficionado, and a musician, this is PRICELESS entertainment. I've seen other reviews that complain of many names being mentioned, and complaining that this memoir dives too deeply into the technical aspects of the music, etc. I couldn't disagree more. This is a THRILLING listen (Frampton is narrating it!) and all of the albums, songs, musicians, solos, instruments, techniques you've ever wondered about as a Frampton fan are mentioned in detail and it is extremely enjoyable and informative to hear. I'm in absolute heaven. In Chapter 7 he pays special tribute to the massive talent of drummer John Siomos; it was so thrilling to hear this, because Siomos absolutely rocked. A lot of Frampton fans followed his career since the Herd or at least since Humble Pie. A lot of Frampton fans will NEVER forget his September1975 appearance on the Midnight Special, where he and his (most excellent) band played several songs. This was BEFORE the "Frampton Comes Alive" album was even released. And that album made him a super star. Who wouldn't want to hear ALL about the music, the recording, the touring, the playing? AN ABSOLUTE JOY!!! Peter, "I want to thank you!"

Like many, I was first introduced to Peter Frampton's music with his Frampton Comes Alive album. I continue to listen to that album all the time. This book is a good read not just about Peter’s story and how he made such albums like Comes Alive, but also has great stories about the music industry itself. However, I can’t figure out why there is no mention of the second Comes Alive Album. It would have been fun to learn the story behind that album that has both “new” and the “old” stuff.

Do You Feel Like I Do?: A Memoir is precisely the kind of rock and roll memoir I want to hear from musicians. Mr. Frampton’s book is devoid of rock and roll gossip and name-dropping. Instead, he gives readers a laundry list of interesting stories about his life that never get dull. He was a childhood friend of David Bowie. He played in rock clubs before he was old enough to enter them. Bill Wyman of the Rolling Stones asked Frampton’s parents if they would let him play at clubs. He lost his favorite guitar in a fiery plane crash, only to find it decades later. These are just a few stories; including more would ruin the surprise. Mr. Frampton’s focus of this book is clearly on his music, particularly his love of playing guitars and writing songs. He is a true guitar aficionado who takes you through his life’s ups and downs with a perfect mix of humor, honesty, sadness, and eternal optimism, all written in a fun and lighthearted style. When he mentions the names of his peers and contemporaries, who are some of the greatest musicians and singers of all time, he is not bragging. He provides candid memories of meeting them, jamming with them, being asked to tour with them, and developing lifelong friendships. It is a book that I didn’t want to put down. Once finished, I understood that Mr. Frampton, as gifted a musician as he is, has been humble his entire life and was always in awe of his success. The final chapters of the book discuss his struggles with inclusion body myositis (IBM), an extremely rare progressive muscle disorder that threatens to weaken his fingers and, as a result, silence his guitar. Do You Feel Like I Do?: A Memoir is a personal tale of talent, loss, redemption, and the never-ending pursuit of musical perfection.

Ahh, Peter - how you fuelled my adolescent fantasies!

Wer mit der Rockmusik der 60iger Jahre sich beschäftigen will und mit der Welt des Genius Peter Frampton bekannt werden möchte, der hat ihr ein authentisches und vielfältig informatives Buch vor sich: Einfach begeisternd! Well done, Sir Peter ❣️

Gift for my husband who has been a musician for 50 years. He loved it and read it quickly. Happy to add it to his collection of books on various musicians rockers, etc.

Peter was the first real guitar artist that made me listen to his albums time and time again. His story is amazing and puts you backstage for his incredible journey. With streaming music at the ready you can listen to each tune as he describes how it was written, recorded and performed. A fabulous experience and the discovery of a bunch of new tunes that prove he is one of the greats. Thanks for the effort to tell your story, it is a very good read.

It’s super! The first album I bought about 50 years ago was Humble Pie’ third album. Since then I have been listening Peter’s music intensively. Quite enjoyable to get this book!!

O livro trás a narrativa do guitarrista P. F. de sua tragetória profissional até os dias atuais!! Muito bom