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Humble Pie was a British rock music band from 1969-82, best known for its hard-rocking recordings and concert performances during their peak period on A&M records from 1970-1975.
The band initially consisted in 1969 of Steve Marriott (formerly of Small Faces; lead vocals, guitar, keyboards), Peter Frampton (from The Herd; lead guitar), Greg Ridley (from Spooky Tooth; bass) and Jerry Shirley (from Valkyrie; drums).
The joining of all these fairly known players resulted in Humble Pie being considered a bit of a “supergroup”. Worried about great expectations, the group began working together in secret at Marriott’s cottage in Moreton, Essex. Signed to Andrew Loog Oldham’s Immediate Records, their debut single “Natural Born Boogie” was rushed out in 1969 and was a UK number five hit; it was quickly followed by the album As Safe As Yesterday Is, praised as a progressive album in the vein of Small Faces. Their second album Town And Country was also released in 1969 and featured a more acoustic sound. Humble Pie concerts at this time featured an acoustic set followed by an electric set, an approach that would become popular decades later.
1970 saw the financial collapse of Immediate, a switch to A&M Records, and a change in band management. The albums Humble Pie and Rock On, both released that year, alternated between progressive rock and boogie rock excess.
The band initially consisted in 1969 of Steve Marriott (formerly of Small Faces; lead vocals, guitar, keyboards), Peter Frampton (from The Herd; lead guitar), Greg Ridley (from Spooky Tooth; bass) and Jerry Shirley (from Valkyrie; drums).
The joining of all these fairly known players resulted in Humble Pie being considered a bit of a “supergroup”. Worried about great expectations, the group began working together in secret at Marriott’s cottage in Moreton, Essex. Signed to Andrew Loog Oldham’s Immediate Records, their debut single “
Natural Born Boogie” was rushed out in 1969 and was a UK number five hit; it was quickly followed by the album As Safe As Yesterday Is, praised as a progressive album in the vein of Small Faces. Their second album Town And Country was also released in 1969 and featured a more acoustic sound. Humble Pie concerts at this time featured an acoustic set followed by an electric set, an approach that would become popular decades later.1970 saw the financial collapse of Immediate, a switch to A&M Records, and a change in band management. The albums Humble Pie and Rock On, both released that year, alternated between progressive rock and boogie rock excess.
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TremoloDental wrote:
"You got traded to Humble Pie for $50 and a case of Heineken." [4]
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ZootCatchy wrote:
for your love
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AlCapwnUK wrote:
slightly too led zep-y for my taste (or perhaps Led Zep is too Humble Pie-y?); but still not bad. Prefer small faces though.
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KaramAkerfeldt wrote:
It is ridiculous how much this sounds like Zeppelin.
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FerociousPanda wrote:
"You got traded to Humble Pie for $50 and a case of Heineken." [3]
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Druid66 wrote:
From Mod growls to metal wails, Steve Marriott could sing your ass off, never mind his own. And Frampton's forgotten things about playing guitar other guys ain't even learned (and he hasn't forgotten much).
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herrnenne wrote:
If the artform of music ever produces a genious like Steve Marriott again, please let me know.
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dershtinktier wrote:
these guys rocked so hard
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Color_Of_Sound wrote:
Classic !!!
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GUITARFRENCHIE wrote:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/farewell-to-sanity/id432173339 CHECK THIS OUT...30 DAYS IN THE HOLE! GREETINGS FROM NASHVILLE USA,FRENCHIE.
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bronwyn_west wrote:
had Rockin' the Fillmore spinning all weekend long after finding a $5 copy MINT condition in a tiny little record shop. LOVE HUMBLE PIE!!! OM NOM NOM
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Pennyroya1Tea wrote:
1,111 plays in my library!
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Arthakos wrote:
Steve Marriott é um dos caras! Humble é simplesmente foda!
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bronwyn_west wrote:
was just told last night i sound like steve marriot when i perform. evening at the studio turned into a humble pie listen fest! wooooo!
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_staho_ wrote:
Marriott/Frampton - unbelievable duo!
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mikeytbones wrote:
IF you like humble pie and old school rock check out this new band....VINTAGE..
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mikeytbones wrote:
What a great band If you love Humble Pie you will love Vintage Boys ...check em out
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tomorrows_dead wrote:
goddmn i like the hole 30 days universese
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chefsam57 wrote:
always humble never pie
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Lisa8767 wrote:
Oh Yes!!
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