The Small Face who walked away from stadiums, grew a moustache like a broom, and spent the rest of his life chasing the perfect rootsy, ramshackle, travelling-show vibe. He was the bass-playing heart of the Small Faces and Faces – the one with the bell-bottoms, the cheeky grin, and the voice like a cockney nightingale. When Rod and Ronnie Wood went full rock-star, Lane said “nah”, bought a caravan, formed Slim Chance, and made some of the most beautiful, shambolic, heartfelt

In the sticky-floored back rooms of 1970s London, where the beer was warm, the shirts were louder than the amps, and the hangover started before the encore even finished… there strutted a gang of piss-taking, booze-soaked, platform-heeled rascals who turned every gig into a glorious pub brawl with guitars. They had a singer who looked like a rock ’n’ roll pirate, a bassist who played like he was trying to wake the dead, and a drummer who hit the skins like he was personally o

Pete Townsend & Ronnie Lane’s Street in the City , a one-page advert in New Musical Express , November 12, 1977.

Ronnie Lane's Doomladen Prophecy Published in the UK on January 17, 1976, New Musical Express’s one-page feature “Can Rock Survive the Holocaust” and one full-page advert for the One More for the Road Tour. Chris Salewicz probed prophetic Ronnie Lane about his life after leaving the Faces, his new band Slim Chance, the Passing Show circus tour, and his move to a farm in Monmouthshire. Lane discussed the problems of going solo, the expense of studios, the boredom of the rock-s

Rod Stewart & Faces’ Making Up or Breaking Up? , a cover and four-page feature in Circus Magazine , November 1, 1975.

Faces’ "Rod Looses Face" , a one-page article in New Musical Express , October 18, 1975.

Rod Stewart’s "Atlantic Crossing" , a four-page feature and one-page advert in Circus Raves Magazine , October 1, 1975.

Ronnie Wood’s Rolling Face Ron Goes It Alone , a cover and five-page feature in Circus Magazine , September 1, 1975.

Rod Stewart’s personal masseuse spills the secrets – Faces’ wild life under the spotlight! two-page feature in DISC, December 28, 1974. More Faces backstage gossip added weekly.

Faces sign off with style – a heartfelt thanks to the fans! one-page advert in DISC, December 28, 1974. More Faces farewell vibes added weekly.

A Longest-Titled Faces Swan Song Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on November 22, 1974, on Warner Bros. Records (catalogue: K 16494 / WB 6385), Faces / Rod Stewart’s “You Can Make Me Dance, Sing Or Anything (Even Take The Dog For A Walk, Mend A Fuse, Fold Away The Ironing Board, Or Any Other Domestic Short Comings)” — the band’s final official single — holds the record for the longest song title to chart in the UK. Backed with “As Long As You Tell Him,” this upbeat

Faces’ "Thank You, Rod", a one-page advert New Musical Express, November 16, 1974.

Faces’ "Small Faces Reunion?" , a two-page article in Circus Magazine , October 1, 1974.

Rod Stewart’s "Rod Gets a Facelift" , a cover and six-page feature in Creem Magazine , October 1, 1974.

Faces’ "New Life, Old Faces" , a two-page article in Music Scene Magazine , February 1, 1974.

Faces’ "Faces Live Coast to Coast" , a one-page album review in Music Scene Magazine , February 1, 1974..

Ronnie Lane’s "Ronnie Speaks Out" , a one-page article in Music Scene Magazine , February 1, 1974.

Faces’ "Reading Re-Lived" , a one-page article, 1973. Artist: Various Artists Title: Reading Festival 1973 Label: Philips...

Faces’ "Live Faces..." , a one-page article in Disc , January 26, 1974.

Faces' Boozy Live Masterpiece Published in the UK on January 19, 1974, Melody Maker’s one-page review of Faces’ live album Coast To Coast: Overture And Beginners celebrated it as the band’s most representative release to date. The reviewer praised the raw, ramshackle energy of the Anaheim and Hollywood Palladium shows (October 1973), highlighting Kenny Jones’ economical drumming, Ian McLagan’s impressive piano/organ, Tetsu Yamauchi’s propulsive bass, Ronnie Wood’s standout sl