Peter worked with Gibson Guitar to create the Peter Frampton Signature Les Paul Guitar. Designed to his specifications, the guitar features antiqued binding, split-diamond headstock, mahogany back with maple top, gold hardware, chambered body for lighter weight, pearl block inlays, Peter's signature in the 12th fret inlay, and three pickups ('57 classic, '57 classic plus, and 500 T) specifically wired to Peter's specifications.

Peter so enjoyed his role in creating this guitar, that he decided to start his own company, Framptone, to create and build high-end handmade accessories for musicians. So far, the company has produced an isolated amplifier switcher and Peter's trademark 'talkbox'. Band members from Bon Jovi, Foo Fighters, Nine Inch Nails, Third Eye Blind and more, are using this equipment, as well as music veteran Joe Walsh.

In May 2000, Peter released his first live DVD, 'Live in Detroit', which was recorded at the Pine Knob Music Theatre in the summer of 1999. It is the first concert DVD to be released in High Definition TV format and 5.1 surround sound. As Peter loves technology and the latest advancements, this DVD format was a major enticement for him to do yet another live project. In addition, the performance was released on both VHS and CD. The project featured two new songs as well as several of his greatest hits. His performance of 'Off The Hook' from this project was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Rock Instrumental Performance in 2001 (Peter's first Grammy nomination in nearly 25 years).

Once again, Peter toured across the nation during the summer and fall of 2000, and during this time he also appeared on 'Late Late Show With Craig Kilborn', 'Live With Regis & Kathie Lee', 'The View', 'Access Hollywood', and other national television programs. VH1 premiered 'Peter Frampton: Behind the Music' in August. During this time he and his family also moved from Nashville to Cincinnati in order to be closer to Tina's family.

In August 2000, Walt Disney Records released Tigger Mania, an album celebrating the loveable character from the Winnie-The-Pooh tales. Peter recorded two songs for the project -- a revised 'Show Me The Way' and an original Disney tune, 'Tigger Bop'.

Also in the Fall, Universal re-mastered and re-released four of Peter's solo albums from the 1970s on compact disc for the first time: 'Wind of Change', 'Frampton's Camel', 'Somethin's Happening', and 'I'm In You'. An additional '70s solo album, 'Frampton', was re-mastered and re-released as well although it had previously been re-released on CD. Not wanting to be left out, Sony/Legacy re-released 'Peter Frampton' in December.

Peter returned to the big-screen in the fall with the release of Cameron Crowe's semi-autobiographical movie 'Almost Famous'. The film, which starred Jason Lee, Billy Crudup, Kate Hudson, and Frances McDormand, received high praise both for the movie and for writer/director Crowe (who would eventually receive an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for this movie). Peter had a cameo role in the film as the road manager for Humble Pie, but his role as 'authenticity advisor' played an even more important part in the film. Peter helped Billy Crudup learn how to play guitar. He also gave both Billy and Jason Lee as much insight as he could about performing so they could really act like rock stars of that time. In fact, one of his favorite memories of the movie is that Billy Crudup had never picked up a guitar before, and now he plays everyday. Peter also was an amazing resource to the cast, helping them understand what it was like for rock bands to tour in the '70s, what the audiences were like, and more. He made sure that the equipment seen on stage was actual '70s gear; helped call camera shots during the concert sequences, helping the cameramen get the best shots- and, of course, wrote music for the film. [FYI, the movie is now available on home video and DVD and is highly recommended].

Soon after the album release, Peter performed in New York City for the first time in years, receiving rave reviews from Newsday and other publications. While in town, he also sat in with Paul Schaffer and the band on 'Late Night With David Letterman'. Peter and his wife Tina were the subject of a feature story in People Magazine.

Peter went to the Grammy Awards in February since his performance of 'Off The Hook' was nominated for Best Rock Instrumental Performance. Although he did not win (Metallica took home the honors), Peter had a great time at all the festivities. And he didn't come home completely empty-handed. The Gibson Guitar Awards surprised him with the 7th Annual Orville H. Gibson Lifetime Achievement Award during their regular ceremonies. They also awarded him the Best Guitar Performance of the Year Award for his performance of 'Off The Hook'.

One special event that took place in April 2001 was the Steve Marriott Memorial Concert in London. The sold-out concert marked the tenth anniversary of Steve's tragic death and featured a Humble Pie reunion with Peter, Clem Clemson, Greg Ridley, and Jerry Shirley. The show also featured Midge Ure, Paul Weller, former Small Faces drummer Kenney Jones and keyboard player Ian McIagan, and others. Peter had a great time catching up with old friends and playing with these talented musicians.

A&E premiered 'Biography: Peter Frampton' in May. The informative and in-depth spotlight on his life and career also featured interviews with his parents and brother, wife Tina, band members, and his pals David Bowie, Bill Wyman, and Alice Cooper.

Universal Records released 'Anthology/The History of Peter Frampton' in July. This 16-track CD traces his musical career, starting with “From The Underworld” by The Herd, through 5 songs with Humble Pie (including “Natural Born Woman/Natural Born Boogie” and a live version of “I Don’t Need No Doctor”), and ending with 10 solo tracks (which include “Do You Feel Like We Do,” “Baby I Love Your Way,” “Show Me The Way,” “Lines on My Face,” and more).

Peter co-headlined a summer tour with Journey in 2001 (with John Waite as the opening act). Peter received rave reviews on the tour - "His voice in near perfect form, Frampton's guitar playing was even better," wrote Michael Lisi in the Schnectady Daily Gazette. "A superb set by a superb performer." The Hollywood Reporter's John Lappen wrote, "Frampton's sound is a timeless one - his breezy, self-effacing stage manner was refreshing and involving. His 75-minute set was jolly good fun!"

While on tour, Peter teamed up with Musicians On Call, a non-profit organization which uses music to promote and compliment the healing process in healthcare facilities through in-hospital musical performances, weekly music lessons, and a CD library donation program. Peter gave the organization a pair of tickets and backstage passes to nearly every show on tour to auction off to the highest bidder. These auctions raised thousands of dollars for this worthwhile cause. If you'd like more information on Musicians On Call, please log on to www.musiciansoncall.org.

During the St. Louis stop of the tour, Peter made a rare in-store appearance at the Guitar Exchange in support of the Peter Frampton Signature Les Paul Guitar made by Gibson Guitar. And in Detroit, he appeared on "The Mitch Albom Show" which is broadcast live on MSNBC-TV as well as hundreds of radio stations across the country.

In August, Peter once again appeared in animated form, this time on FOX-TV's hit series "Family Guy," where he serenaded the characters Peter and Lois Griffin with a performance of "Baby, I Love Your Way" as they celebrated their wedding anniversary. Peter returned to television in September when he appeared on ABC-TV's "Drew Carey's Back To School Rock'N'Roll Comedy Hour." Peter and his band performed "You Had To Be There" before he revealed a romantic past with the "Drew Carey Show" character of Mimi. Other guest performers on the show included Sugar Ray, Smashmouth, Uncle Kracker, She-DAISY, Jenny McCarthy, and Amanda Bynes.

Alternative Press Magazine interviewed Peter for their monthly "Free Association" column, which appeared in the September 01, 2002 issue. And Home Recording Magazine's interview with Peter about his new home studio appeared in their December issue. Peter joined Styx, REO Speedwagon, Kansas, Journey, Survivor, John Waite, Bad Company, Eddie Money, Edgar Winter, and other classic rockers (as well as host Drew Carey) at the Volunteers For America concert at the Smirnoff Music Center in Dallas, Texas on October 21st. The concert raised funds for the American Red Cross, firefighters, police, rescue workers, and the families of the victims of the September 11th tragedies.

For some time after moving to Cincinnati, Peter had wanted to organize a concert spotlighting the city's vast musical heritage. After the tragedy of September 11th, Peter decided to raise money for the Clear Channel Relief Fund by organizing the "Cincinnati USA For Relief" benefit concert. The show, which was held at Cincinnati's historic Taft Theater on December 9th, featured performances by Peter and other musicians with Cincinnati ties including Blessid Union of Souls, ONE, 98 Degrees' Justin Jeffre, the Reggie Calloway Band, Pay The Girl, and Greg Schaber & High Street (featuring Blues performers Sweet Alice Hoskins, Big Joe Duskin, and Little Al Thomas). Peter and his band ended the show with a stunning performance of "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" as a tribute for his late friend, George Harrison.

At the invitation of good friend Alice Cooper, Peter went to Phoenix, Arizona to perform at "Alice Cooper's Christmas Pudding: A Night of Comedy & Music." Net proceeds from the event benefited the Solid Rock Foundation, a Christian organization that is helping to meet the spiritual, economical, physical, and social needs of teenagers & children within the Arizona community, with goals to ultimately help kids throughout the entire country. Other performers on the bill included Nils Lofgren, Sam Moore, actor John O'Hurley ("Seinfeld's" J. Peterman), and many more.

Peter spent the Christmas holidays enjoying time with his family. Once the New Year began, he started writing songs for a new album which is planned for release in late summer/early fall 2003. Check the news section of the website frequently for updates and more information.