Peter Frampton says he's suffering from a rare muscular disease

Peter Frampton exclusively spoken with CBS "This morning: Saturday" corresponding Anthony Mason this morning about autoimmune disease Inclusion Body Myositis (IBM). IBM is a progressive muscle disorder characterized by muscle inflammation, weakness and atrophy.

While Frampton remains at the top of his game, having recently played as part of "I'm the highway: a tribute to Chris Cornell" concert as well as to receive the Les Paul Innovation Award at the 2019 NAMM Show34th annual TEC Awardhe decided to withdraw from a regular and vigorous tour at the end of this year.

As a result, he confirmed his plans for "Peter Frampton Finale – The Farewell Tour" presented by SiriusXM, a series of about 40 days this summer and autumn, produced by Live Nation.

Frampton explains: "I'm a perfectionist and I do not want to go out and say," Oh, I can not, it's not good. "It would be a nightmare for me – it's my pbadion – I've been playing the guitar for 60 years." Started at the age of eight and now at the age of 68. J & # 39; so I ran very well. "He adds," The reason I still call him the "farewell tour", is because I know I'll be at the top of my game for this tour and that I will succeed through this, and people will not say "Oh, you know, it can not play as well." I can. But we do not know for how long . "

The tour will feature special guest THE EVENING OF ZEPPELIN LED BY JASON BONHAM, as good as Julian Frampton on the west coast, with additional surprise guests on certain dates. Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Friday, March 1 at 10 am local time (check local listings for information on pre-sales). VIP packages will also be available at Frampton.com. $ 1 of each ticket sold, along with all donations, will benefit The Peter Frampton Myositis Research Fund Johns Hopkins, a newly created fund by Frampton and Johns Hopkins, where he is treated.

Frampton remains one of the most praised artists in the history of rock. He recently celebrated the 43rd anniversary of his fifth solo album, "Frampton is alive!", one of the best selling records of all time, with more than 17 million copies sold worldwide.

At 16, he was a singer and guitarist for a British band THE HERD. At 18, he co-founded one of the first supergroups, the seminal rock band Humble Pie. His session work includes collaborations with legendary artists such as George Harrison, Harry Nilsson, David Bowie, Jerry Lee Lewis, Ringo Starr, John Entwistle, Mike McCready and Matt Cameron (PERLE JAM), among many others.

Frampton appeared as himself on TV shows "The simpsons" and "Family Guy". He was also a technical advisor on Cameron Crowethe 2000 film "Almost known" as well as to appear and write songs for the soundtrack. In 2007, he won the Grammy Award for "Best Instrumental Pop Album" for "Fingerprints" and in 2014 he was inducted into the Musician Hall Of Fame.

Photo credit: Amy Harris

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