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Faces were an early 1970s rock band formed in 1969 from the remaining members of The Small Faces after Steve Marriott left to form Humble Pie; new members Ron Wood (guitar) and Rod Stewart (vocals) (both from The Jeff Beck Group) joined Ronnie Lane (bass), Ian McLagan (keyboards) and Kenny Jones, (drums). The name "the Faces" refers to well known people about town, and the bands previous incarnation as the Small Faces also referred to the diminutive stature of the band members. With the addition of Rod Stewart (5'8") and Ron Wood (5'9")the band dropped the "small" but continued as the Faces. However their first album was actually released in the US under the name "Small Faces" due to a mistake by their record company.
Their most successful songs included "Had Me a Real Good Time", their breakthrough UK hit "Stay with Me", "Cindy Incidentally", and "Pool Hall Richard". As Rod Stewart's solo career became more successful than that of the group, the band became overshadowed by their lead singer. A disillusioned Ronnie Lane left the band in 1973, replaced by Tetsu Yamauchi (who had replaced Andy Fraser in Free). Released at about the time Lane left, Faces' final studio album was Ooh La La, about which Stewart was very scathing in the musical press on its release, much to the anger of the others.
A live album early the following year, Overture and Beginners, was criticised by reviewers for being poorly recorded, nevertheless you can feel the energy dripping of the vinyl. They recorded a few tracks for another studio album, but had lost enthusiasm and their final release as a group was the late 1974 UK Top 20 hit "You Can Make Me Dance, Sing, or Anything". In 1975 Wood began working with the Rolling Stones, which brought differences between Stewart and the others to a head, and in December the band announced that they were splitting.
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RT @MikeProtich Chicago, DC, PA, NYC+Columbus added to the tour list. More to come. Can't wait for all the new faces + RSR Virgins! #in2010
_seasons_ (a.) Thu, 31 Dec 2009 07:26:47 -0000
RT @MikeProtich Chicago, DC, PA, NYC+Columbus added to the tour list. More to come. Can't wait for all the new faces + RSR Virgins! #in2010
@An_Idle_Dad I'm on John Whiteway Drive Gosford. It faces down to the waterfront. Parking might also be a problem. My unit faces wrong way!
mikeyalee (Michael Lee) Thu, 31 Dec 2009 07:26:33 -0000
@An_Idle_Dad I'm on John Whiteway Drive Gosford. It faces down to the waterfront. Parking might also be a problem. My unit faces wrong way!
I was just informed that ppl who know me picture the faces I make & my voice/speech patterns when they read SSDD. I'm a little creeped out.
SnipeDangle (Kris) Thu, 31 Dec 2009 07:26:03 -0000
I was just informed that ppl who know me picture the faces I make & my voice/speech patterns when they read SSDD. I'm a little creeped out.
#in2010 I will be the Barbie I have always been and continue to be a role model to girls who faces are less fortunate.
TheBlackBarbie_ (Kiana J) Thu, 31 Dec 2009 07:25:17 -0000
#in2010 I will be the Barbie I have always been and continue to be a role model to girls who faces are less fortunate.
my calendar on 31st Dec: "One faces the future with one's past", Pearl S. Buck
Nattha_tvthai (Nattha Komolvadhin) Thu, 31 Dec 2009 07:25:10 -0000
my calendar on 31st Dec: "One faces the future with one's past", Pearl S. Buck
大伯Blackaddarç¬åºä¸ï¼they're all pulling faces... ç¬åºäºï¼it's Hugh! Hugh bloody Laurie... ç¬åºä¸ï¼Hugh, leave the room...
flyinglapin (Blanc) Thu, 31 Dec 2009 07:24:46 -0000
大伯Blackaddar笑场一：they're all pulling faces... 笑场二：it's Hugh! Hugh bloody Laurie... 笑场三：Hugh, leave the room...
Five Guys Walk Into a Bar . . . - The Faces had a notoriously good time, helped make Rod Stewart a star, and also made some great music along the way. Their official site features biographies, discography, photos, lyrics, sounds, chords and their long awaited 4CD box set released in July 2004.
Meta Description: [ Faces: Ron Wood, Ron Lane, Ian McLagan, Rod Stewart, & Kenney Jones drank their way around the world, also making ass-kicking music along the way. ]
Room for Ravers - Originally they were the Small Faces, and this comprehensive site features that first band's history, discography, member profiles, and a tour of related sites in London.
Macspages - Ian 'Mac' McLagan personally maintains his site. Mac was the piano and organ player for Small Faces and the Faces. He has also played with The Rolling Stones, Bonnie Raitt and Bob Dylan.
Small Faces fan site - Created by a fan with a great deal of information and care.
Meta Description: [ small faces unofficial site - Steve Marriott, Ronnie Lane, Ian McLagan, Kenney Jones. - desktop wallpapers, pictures, songs and information. ]
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