Faces: (Boozy Glam)

This 1973 issue of Melody Maker features a striking front‑page photograph of Sly Stone, highlighting his return to London’s White City after a three‑year absence. The main headline, “Sabbath and Faces Dates”, announces new Reading Festival additions including Black Sabbath, The Faces, and Richie Havens, capturing the eclectic mix of heavy rock, glam, and funk dominating the British music scene that summer. Publication: Melody Maker Date: July 14, 1973 Country: United Kingdom

The June 19, 1973 edition of Melody Maker features a packed news page covering major stories on The Faces, Elton John, and Slade. Publication: Melody Maker Date: June 19, 1973 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: News / Music News THE STORY The page includes reports on The Faces’ activities, Elton John’s upcoming releases and tours, and Slade’s chart success and live shows. It reflects the vibrant British music scene during the summer of 1973. CONTEXT AND NOTES T

In June 1973, The Faces released “Ooh-La-La”, the title track from their final studio album, as a single in the USA. This laid-back, rootsy rocker backed with the energetic “Borstal Boys” captured the band’s loose, boozy charm during the twilight of their career. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Faces Label: Warner Bros. Date: June 6, 1973 Catalogue: WB 7711 Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: United States Genre: Rock, Roots Rock, Glam Rock Style: British Rock A-Side: “Ooh-La-La” Writte

A two-page feature in the German magazine Musik Express focusing on Ron Wood’s creative talents, personality, and his role in The Faces, with the headline highlighting his “creative outbursts.” PUBLICATION Musik Express Date: June 1, 1973 Country: Germany Section / Pages: Two-Page Feature Title: Die kreatieve uitspattingen van Ron Wood THE STORY The article explores Ron Wood’s artistic side, his guitar playing, songwriting, and life with The Faces. It includes multiple photo

The June 1973 edition of Circus magazine features an in-depth 6-page cover story on Rod Stewart and The Faces, focusing on the recording and release of their album Ooh La La. Publication: Circus Magazine Date: June 1973 Country: United States Location: USA Section: Cover Feature THE STORY The extensive article follows Rod Stewart and the band during the creation of Ooh La La, discussing songwriting tensions, Ronnie Lane’s departure, and the mellowing of the Faces’ sound. It

This live review examines a Faces concert and the remarkable audience reaction surrounding the band. Written by ED Christian, the article focuses on the scale of the crowd response and the atmosphere generated by Faces during a period when the group were one of Britain's most popular live attractions. Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: September 23, 1972 Country: United Kingdom The article, headlined “Faces: ‘Like a Nuremburg rally’”, is presented as a concert revie

This Melody Maker spread from September 16 1972 spotlights The Faces during their U.S. tour, capturing the band’s swaggering stage presence and the chaotic, good‑time energy that defined their live performances. Rod Stewart, Ronnie Wood and the group appear in a set of dynamic photographs anchoring the feature. Publication: Melody Maker Date: September 16 1972 Country: United Kingdom The article presents The Faces in full flight, with Rod Stewart leading the band through rauc

SOURCE DETAILS Publication: Sounds Music Paper Date: July 15 1972 Country: UK Section / Pages: Page 8 – Feature Title: Faces in Philly Writer: Peter Burton This exclusive Sounds report covers The Faces live at the Spectrum Auditorium, Philadelphia. The article opens with scenes from the Marriott Motor Inn, where fans gathered hoping to spot Rod Stewart and the band before the show. The tone is lively and descriptive, capturing the excitement surrounding the group’s American

A bold full-page concert advertisement in the New Musical Express “What’s On Pull-Out” promoting a major outdoor festival at Nottingham’s Forest Recreation Ground on Saturday 22nd July 1972, headlined by The Faces with a strong supporting bill. Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: July 8, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Section: What's On Pull-Out / Concert Advertisement THE STORY WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS This large advert announces a significant summer festival presented

Steve Marriott of Humble Pie looks back on the 1964–67 era as the golden age of rock bands and songwriting, while reflecting on his journey from The Small Faces to his current band. Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: June 10, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Feature (Page 6) THE STORY In a candid and opinionated interview, Steve Marriott declares that the best bands and songwriters came from the 1964–67 period. He speaks warmly about his time w