US EditionRock Legend to Release First New Album in 16 Years, with Famous Guests
Peter Frampton’s new album, co-written with his son Julian, features six guest artists and includes a tribute to Tom Petty, marking his return after 16 years.
- On May 15, 2026, Peter Frampton will release Carry the Light via UMe, his first album of original music in 16 years after returning to the studio.
- Peter Frampton, who had been set to retire in 2019 after a degenerative muscle disease diagnosis, came out of retirement around 2023 for a U.S. tour during which he performed while seated.
- Featuring a star-studded cast, the album includes guests such as Sheryl Crow, H.E.R., Tom Morello, Graham Nash, Bill Evans, and Benmont Tench, with the lead single 'Buried Treasure' released yesterday.
- The release positions a long-established artist back in the spotlight, as Peter Frampton, a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame musician, returns with his first album in 16 years after being inducted into the Hall of Fame.
- Working with his son, Frampton framed the record as deeply personal, and according to the press release, 'Carry the Light' reflects recent challenges, with Frampton calling it 'A first of many for us I’m sure'.
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Peter Frampton Announces First Album in 16 Years With Collaborators Sheryl Crow, H.E.R. & Tom Morello
Peter Frampton is showing fans the way to his next musical era, announcing Tuesday (March 17) that he’ll be dropping his first album of original music in 16 years in May. Titled Carry the Light, the LP will arrive May 15 and features a number of star collaborators. The first single, “Buried Treasure” — a tribute song in honor of Tom Petty — dropped on the day of the album announcement. Related …
Peter Frampton to release 'Carry The Light', his first album of all-new material in 16 years
Peter Frampton’s ‘Carry The Light’ (UMe) Peter Frampton is back with new music. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer is set to release the new album Carry the Light on May 15, which will be his first album of all-new material in 16 years. The album features guest appearances by such artists as Sheryl Crow, Graham Nash, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers’ keyboardist Benmont Tench, Rage Against The Machine guitarist Tom Morello, H.E.R. and saxophonist Bill…
Peter Frampton Announces Carry The Light
Rock legend Peter Frampton returns with his first album of new material in 16 years, Carry The Light, created alongside his son Julian Frampton and featuring a remarkable lineup of collaborators by Paul Cashmere After more than a decade and a half without a full album of original rock material, Peter Frampton is set to re-enter the studio spotlight with Carry The Light, a deeply personal new record arriving on May 15. The album marks a significa…
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