Humble Pie

The Profile

Humble Pie is an English rock band formed in 1969 by Steve Marriott (ex‑Small Faces), Peter Frampton, Greg Ridley and Jerry Shirley. The band mixed hard rock with strong blues and R&B influences and is noted for studio albums (notably Rock On) and powerful live performances (notably the Fillmore recordings).

Founded in 1969 by Steve Marriott, Peter Frampton, Greg Ridley and Jerry Shirley. Early works include As Safe As Yesterday Is and Town And Country; Rock On (1971) and the live Fillmore performance are frequently cited in contemporary reviews. Peter Frampton left the band after the Fillmore period (this departure is noted in the reviews).

Two DeBaser reviews celebrate Humble Pie's blues‑driven hard rock, singling out Rock On and the Fillmore live performance. Founding lineup (Marriott, Frampton, Ridley, Shirley) and R&B/blues influences are highlighted. Recommended listening: Rock On, Smokin', Performance Rockin' The Fillmore.