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Chicago Sun-Times, IL — Frampton says that while the disease hasn't affected his singing voice, it has impacted his ability to play guitar. more info

USA Today Music — The "Baby I Love Your Way" singer says that he's recording a storm and touring now before his inclusion body myositis robs him of the ability to play guitar. Frampton told Rolling Stone, "If I'm going to do a farewell tour, I want to play good... more info

New York Times — The musician said in media interviews that he did not know how much longer he would be able to play, and that he wanted to “go out screaming.” more info

Consequence of Sound — His decision to retire was motivated by a recent diagnosis of Inclusion Body Myositis (IBM). more info

Stereogum — Peter Frampton has announced his farewell North American tour. The announcement follows two recent interviews with Rolling Stone and CBS This Morning , where the guitarist revealed that he was diagnosed with a rare degenerative muscle disease call... more info

JamBase — Peter Frampton revealed that he has a rare and incurable inflammatory condition called inclusion-body myositis as the reason for his farewell tour during an interview on 'CBS This Morning.' more info

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