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Experience the raw energy of "30 Days in the Hole," the bluesy hard rock anthem originally by Humble Pie. Peter Frampton, honoring his roots with his former band's contemporaries, often performs this classic live, showcasing its gritty narrative and powerful rock sound inherited from that era.

Although famously recorded by Humble Pie in 1972 after Peter Frampton had left the band, "30 Days in the Hole" is a hard rock classic he frequently revisits live. His performances pay homage to the powerful blues rock sound of his early career environment. The song's driving rhythm and defiant attitude provide a perfect platform for exciting guitar work, connecting audiences to his musical origins.

This track, penned by Humble Pie frontman Steve Marriott, perfectly captures the gritty spirit of early 70s hard rock and blues rock with its raw energy. When Frampton delivers his rendition, such as the version captured on his Live in Detroit album (released in 2000), he taps into that same rebellious vibe, demonstrating the song's enduring power.

SONG MEANING: "30 Days in the Hole" is a straightforward, bluesy rock song about the consequences of getting caught with various illicit substances. The lyrics explicitly list different kinds of drugs ("Chicago green," "Black Lebanese," "Durban Poison," "Red Lebanese") and describe the resulting punishment: ending up in jail ("30 days in the hole").