- His album, "Frampton Comes Alive" (1976), was the biggest selling live album of all time until being surpassed by Garth Brooks album "Double Live" (1998). The single "Baby, I Love Your Way" is a radio standard.
- Knew David Bowie well and both attended Bromley Technical High School in Bromley, London.
- In June 1978, Frampton was involved in a near deadly car accident in the Bahamas, suffering multiple broken bones, a concussion and muscle damage. Dealing with the pain of the accident contributed to a brief period of drug abuse.
- Early influences were Cliff Richard, Buddy Holly and Eddie Cochran, and then The Ventures, The Beatles and Jimi Hendrix.
- He was awarded a star on the Music City Walk of Fame in Nashville, Tennessee on October 22, 2011.
- Has four children: Jade Frampton, Julian Frampton, Mia Rose Frampton and Tiffany Frampton.
- He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording at 6819 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California on August 24, 1979.
- Inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum (MHOF) (2016).
- Music consultant on Cameron Crowes Almost Famous.
- Had a cameo as a roadie for Humble Pie, his former band.
- Taught Billy Crudup how to plat the guitar.
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