Faces (band)

Faces is a British rock band from the sixties and seventies. The group was formed in 1969, after Steve Marriott band Small Faces left to their own band Humble Pieenterprise. New members Rod Stewart (vocals) and Ron Wood continued the old band members Ronnie Lane ( bass ), Ian McLagan ( keyboards ) and Kenney Jones (drums ). Their LPs and live performances were noted for the raw energy and wild rhythms. Allows the Faces were an important inspiration for later British punk bands likeThe Damned and Sex Pistols .

Their most successful songs included "Stay with Me", "Had Me a Real Good Time", "Cindy Incidentally" and "Richmond". Rod Stewart's solo career soon overshadowed those of the Faces and the band made ​​another studio album, Ooh La La, for in 1975 to decide to separate.

After the breakup of the band, the various members went their separate ways. Ron Wood joined The Rolling Stones play; Ronnie Lane formed the band Slim Chance;Kenney Jones went after the death of Keith Moon from The Who to play; McLagan and became a session musician. Rod Stewart has built a successful solo career.

Albums

 * First Step (1970)
 * Long Player (1971)
 * A Nod Is As Good As A Wink ... (1971)
 * Ooh La La (1973)
 * Coast To Coast: Overture And Beginners (1974 live album)