The Production: This was my first time at the Greek and I really enjoyed the venue. Much more intimate than the Hollywood Bowl and with stadium-style seating it is also more comfortable than sitting on a bench. The sound system seemed a bit off at first, with Frampton's voice not registering completely on the mic. But with each song the sound improved, and more importantly, all of the guitar playing thoughout was an absolute joy.
The Performance: Along with Frampton, it was a treat to see BB King onstage. The concert started with BB King, who spent a majority of his time on-stage introducing his band and making small talk with the audience. He ultimately only sang 3 songs, if that. I felt fortunate to be in his presence, and though I had hoped for more, perhaps I was asking too much of an 87 year old legend. When intermission came, the concert had been underwhelming. The second half really picked up when Frampton started doing his thing on the computer, showcasing his remarkable ability again and again in one song after another. Two major surprises came our way, the first one happening when Dean DeLeo of Stone Temple Pilots came on-stage to perform "Interstate Love Song" while Frampton's son did the lead vocals. The second surprise came when Andy Summer of The Police became part of the show by performing "SOS", with one of Peter's band members doing the lead vocals.
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