His own debut was 1972's "Wind of Change," with guest artists Ringo Starr and Billy Preston. This album was followed by "Frampton's Camel" in 1973, which featured Frampton working within a group project. In 1974, Frampton released "Somethin's Happening." Frampton toured extensively to support his solo career, joined for three years by his former Herd mate Andy Bown on keyboards, Rick Wills on bass, and American drummer John Siomos. In 1975, the "Frampton" album was released. The album went to No. 32 in the US charts, and is certified Gold by the RIAA.