Peter Frampton on life with rare degenerative disease

Peter Frampton, 76, says he is staying positive after being diagnosed with a rare degenerative condition that affects his ability to play guitar. "My outlook on it is, 'That's life,'" he said, adding, "I've been so lucky... I'm the luckiest guy alive!" He has Inclusion Body Myositis (IBM), a progressive muscle disease described by the Cleveland Clinic as "characterized by slow, painless muscle weakening and inflammation and primarily damages the fingers, wrists, and quadriceps." There is no cure, though physical therapy can help delay symptoms.

"I'm a very positive person. I know the endgame, but it doesn't bother me," he said, noting he now uses a cane and grabber tools and has had to change the way he plays guitar. Despite the diagnosis, Frampton completed a tour last year and released his 19th solo album, Carry The Light, on May 15, which he co-wrote and produced with his son Julian and which features guest appearances from Sheryl Crow, H.E.R., Tom Morello and Graham Nash.

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