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Humble Pie

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Humble Pie formed in London in the early 1970s, blending blues-rock with socially conscious lyrics and featuring prominent guitar work from Peter Frampton and Steve Marriott, achieving significant commercial success before disbanding in 1981.

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Who founded Humble Pie?

Humble Pie was formed in 1969 by Steve Marriott, Peter Frampton, Greg Ridley, and Jerry Shirley. Marriott had previously led Small Faces, while Frampton had been in The Herd.

Which Humble Pie album is the classic live record?

Performance: Rockin' the Fillmore was recorded at New York's Fillmore East and released in 1971. It captures the band's heavier blues-rock sound in a live setting.

What is Humble Pie's best-known studio album?

Smokin' is one of the band's most recognized studio albums and was released in 1972. It includes the song "30 Days in the Hole," a signature Humble Pie track.

Was Peter Frampton in Humble Pie before his solo career?

Yes. Frampton was a founding guitarist and singer in Humble Pie before achieving major solo success with Frampton Comes Alive!, released in 1976.