Humble Pie Members, Gear & Sound
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About
Humble Pie was a seminal English rock band that emerged from Essex in 1969, blending elements of rock, blues rock, and hard rock with a distinctive gritty edge. The group was fronted by Steve Marriott (vocals, guitar), formerly of Small Faces, alongside Peter Frampton (guitar, vocals), known for his work with The Herd. The lineup was rounded out by Greg Ridley (bass) from Spooky Tooth and Jerry Shirley (drums). Over the years, Humble Pie became renowned for their dynamic mix of blues-influenced rock and heavier, harder-edged sounds, especially with albums like Performance: Rockin' the Fillmore and Smokin'.
How to Sound Like Humble Pie
Humble Pie's sound is characterized by its raw, powerful guitar riffs and blues-infused rock rhythms. Their music often combines the gritty, distorted tones achieved through Marshall amplifiers and Gibson guitars, with Peter Frampton's use of effects like the Framptone Talkbox adding a unique vocal-like quality to the guitar lines. The band's sonic identity is rooted in a heavy, boogie rock vibe, complemented by the tight, driving bass lines on a Fender Precision Bass. Their music is both aggressive and soulful, capturing the raw energy of rock and the deep grooves of blues, making it essential for musicians looking to emulate their vintage, tube-driven warmth and commanding stage presence.
Discography
Town And Country
1969
Town And Coutry
1969
As Safe As Yesterday Is
1969
Humble Pie
1970
Rock On
1971
Performance: Rockin’ The Filmore
1971
Smokin'
1972
Eat It
1973
Thunderbox
1974
Street Rats
1975
On To Victory
1980
Go For The Throat
1981
Hot 'N' Nasty
1994
I Need a Star in My Life
1994
The Definitive Collection
2006
Live '73
2010
Live At Winterland
2010
Live '81
2011
Live in New York 1971
2012
Official Bootleg: Box Set Vol. 1
2017
Official Bootleg Box Set, Vol. 2 (Live)
2018
Joint Effort
2019
Up Our Sleeve: Official Bootleg Box Set, Vol. 3 (Live)
2019
Tourin': The Official Bootleg Box Set, Vol 4
2019
The A&M Rarities (1970-1975)
2022
Live In Cincinnati 1983
2025
Sunset Blvd 1969 (Live In Los Angeles 1969)
2025
Get the Humble Pie Sound
Want to sound like Humble Pie? This gear comes straight from the setups of the band's members, based on proven sources. Dive into each artist's page for more detail and inspiration.
