Frampton Comes To BMG
• BMG announced the acquisition of rights to the catalog of one of the most celebrated artists and guitarists in rock history, Grammy award-winning, multi-Platinum-selling singer-songwriter Peter Frampton.
The deal includes Frampton’s publishing interests, songwriter, recording artist, and sideman revenue streams, and neighboring rights, spanning his entire musical career from his late-’60s work with The Herd, to ’70s supergroup Humble Pie, through his ascent to superstar status as a solo artist with hits including “Show Me The Way,” “Baby, I Love Your Way,” “Do You Feel Like We Do,” “I’m In You,” and “I Can’t Stand It No More,” among many others.
In 1976, Frampton redefined his career with the release of Frampton Comes Alive!, which received a Grammy nomination for Album of the Year and remained No. 1 on the Billboard charts for 10 weeks in the US. It was certified 3x Platinum in Australia and Gold in both the UK and Canada. After more than four decades, the album remains one of the top-selling live records of all-time with sales of over 17 million worldwide.
Frampton said, “I am so pleased to join the BMG family. As an artist-first company, I trust BMG will care for my legacy and that my songs are in good hands.”
Jeff Brabec, BMG’s SVP, Business & Legal Affairs, who oversaw the deal, said, “BMG is honored to represent the creative works of Peter Frampton, a truly unique songwriter, recording artist, performer and guitar player who continues to produce exceptional work.” Thomas Scherer, BMG President, Repertoire & Marketing, LA & New York, said, “From his incredible early rise of success to Humble Pie, his countless collaborations to achieving global stardom as a solo artist, Peter Frampton is one of the most inspirational and tireless musicians of his time. We are proud a legendary artist of his caliber entrusts BMG as the custodians of his most treasured works. A revered musical catalog of this magnitude, paid tribute to by countless artists, will continue to live on for generations.” [Photo credit: Austin Lord]
