Legendary Singer Peter Frampton Reveals Heartbreaking Medical Update

At 74, rock legend Peter Frampton isn’t ready to call it quits, despite battling a tough muscle disease. Diagnosed with Inclusion Body Myositis, Frampton is facing worsening symptoms in his arms and hands. The condition falls under inflammatory myopathies, a group of diseases causing chronic muscle inflammation and weakness.

“I’m not giving up,” Frampton told PEOPLE, hoping his fans “appreciate the fact.” Yet, the stalwart vows to keep performing and crafting new music for as long as possible. “On set, we all sit down now because I have to sit down, so my whole band sits down, and it’s kind of like we’re in the living room, you know even though it’s a big venue,” he explained.

Frampton said that it feels like the fans “have this huge pair of arms that are around us on stage and me. It’s humbling to feel their special love for me when I do a concert. It’s pretty incredible.”

HOLLYWOOD, FLORIDA – JULY 3, 2023: Peter Frampton performs in concert. The English guitarist is in the midst of his Never Say Never tour.

IBM is a progressive muscle disorder characterized by muscle inflammation, weakness, and atrophy. The condition primarily affects adults, usually those over the age of 50. IBM progresses slowly and can lead to severe weakness and disability over time. This can make tasks like gripping objects, walking, or standing up from a sitting position challenging. As the disease progresses, other muscles may become affected as well.

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The exact cause of IBM is unknown, but it involves a combination of inflammatory and degenerative processes in the muscles. Muscle fibers show signs of inflammation with infiltration of immune cells, and they also accumulate abnormal proteins and inclusion bodies, which are characteristic of the disease. Diagnosis of IBM usually involves a combination of blood tests, muscle biopsy, and imaging studies such as MRI to examine the affected muscles. While there is currently no cure for IBM, treatment focuses on managing symptoms and may include physical therapy, exercise, and sometimes immunosuppressive medications.

Frampton’s determination to keep fighting is evident in his efforts to use his position to promote research into IBM. He told PEOPLE that this experience has been “wonderful” so far.

1970’s classic rock legend Peter Frampton on stage during his 2007 Summer tour stop at Great Adventure in Jackson, NJ.

Frampton is best known for his breakthrough album “Frampton Comes Alive!” which was released in 1976. The album is one of the best-selling live albums and featured hits like “Show Me the Way,” “Baby, I Love Your Way,” and “Do You Feel Like We Do.” Frampton’s use of the talk box, which allowed him to make his guitar mimic the sound of human speech, became one of his signature sounds.

Frampton began his career with the bands Humble Pie and The Herd before achieving international fame as a solo artist. His career spans several decades, and he has been recognized for his contributions to music with several awards, including a Grammy. Despite facing several personal and professional challenges, including a near-fatal car accident and now developing a degenerative muscle disease, Frampton has continued to perform and produce music.

“The fans have been very, very supportive of the fund” said Frampton as he extended his thanks to “all the people that donate all the time. I can’t thank them enough. They care, you know, they really care.”

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