John Frampton
John Frampton Net Worth
John Frampton was a guitarist who became a rock and roll legend. He has sold over 50 million records worldwide.
He was a sportsman and loved to take his family on vacations in the mountains where he enjoyed hiking, skiing, fishing and camping. He also loved road biking.
Early Life and Education
Peter Kenneth Frampton was born on April 22, 1950 in Beckenham, Kent. He was raised by educator parents and developed a passion for music at an early age.
He started playing the guitar at eight, and by 13 he was performing professionally. He was part of the popular British group The Herd and scored several hits in the 1960s.
His first solo album, Wind of Change, was released in 1972. It featured a number of top session players, including Ringo Starr and Nicky Hopkins.
He continued recording throughout the 1980s, but never achieved significant commercial success. However, he did have a brief, moderate comeback of sorts in 1986 with his Premonition album and the single “Lying,” which became a major hit on the Mainstream Rock charts.
Professional Career
john frampton has been a professional boxer since 2009. He has won world titles in super-bantamweight and featherweight divisions. He is the first boxer from Northern Ireland to win world championships in two weight classes.
In his most recent fight, Frampton won the IBF super-bantamweight title with a convincing victory over Chris Avalos. He extended his unbeaten record to 20-0 with a fifth-round knockout.
He could be in line for a big title clash with Scott Quigg. Quigg has also been unbeaten, winning the IBF super-bantamweight crown last July.
Achievements and Honors
John Frampton is a celebrated musician, producer and recording artist. He has sold over 100 million records and has received many awards. He has also made an impact on the world of television and film.
He has appeared as himself in both The Simpsons and Family Guy. He also served as technical advisor on Cameron Crowe’s film Almost Famous, and composed songs for the soundtrack.
He is the Ware Professor of Architecture at Columbia University’s Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation where he has taught since 1972. He is considered one of the world’s foremost experts in modern architecture. He is the recipient of several prestigious awards including the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement in 2018 at the Venice Architecture Biennale, and the Lisbon Triennale Millennium BCP Lifetime Achivement Award (2013).
Personal Life
John Frampton was an avid outdoorsman. He spent countless family vacations skiing, hiking, fishing and camping.
He was a devout Roman Catholic and served as a Eucharist minister and youth religious education teacher. He also was an avid book collector and reader.
A native of South Carolina, he studied marine biology and biology at the College of Charleston. He later earned a masters in biology from The Citadel and a masters in wildlife biology from Clemson University.
He joined the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) in 1974 as an assistant wildlife biologist. He rose through the ranks and became chief of wildlife in 1985.
Net Worth
John frampton is an English guitarist, singer and songwriter. His net worth is estimated at $30 million.
Born in Bromley, Kent, England on April 22, 1950, he has three children from three different marriages. He first married Mary Lovett in 1972, and divorced her in 1976. He later married Barbara Gold and had two children, Jade and Julian.
He also married Tina Alfers on January 13, 1996. They have a daughter, actress Mia Frampton, and a stepdaughter, Tiffany Wiest.
He has performed with many notable musicians, including Ringo Starr, the Who’s John Entwistle and David Bowie. He was a member of Humble Pie, and released several solo albums. He is best known for his live album Frampton Comes Alive!, which has sold more than 10 million copies and is considered to be one of the most popular live rock albums ever.