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Off The Record Advert : 1974
Rod & the Faces go off-script – boozy rock chaos unleashed! Rod Stewart & The Faces’ Off The Record , a one-page advert in Zoo World, January 3, 1974. More Faces riot fuel added weekly.

Faces
Jan 3, 19741 min read


A Sad Send-Off Article : 1974
Faces’ boozy empire crumbles – the wildest glam gang says goodbye! Faces’ A Sad Send-Off , a four-page feature in Circus Raves Magazine, January 1, 1974. More Faces farewell chaos added weekly. Their last LP together is called 'Overtures And Beginnings', but because it provides a last look at a famous band at the peak of their powers some say the disc should be called 'Undertures And Endings'. Sometimes even talent and hard works together aren't enough to guarantee success f

Faces
Jan 1, 19742 min read


Faces Fans Mistreated Article: 1973
Rod & the boys’ rowdy rabble get rough treatment – fans fight back! one-page article in Melody Maker, December 15, 1973.

Faces
Dec 15, 19731 min read


Pool Hall Richard Single (1973)
A Reading Festival Live B-Side Glory Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on November 30, 1973, on Warner Bros. Records (catalogue: K 16341), Faces’ “Pool Hall Richard” was their raucous glam-rock anthem. Backed with the live “I Wish It Would Rain (With A Trumpet)” (recorded at Reading Festival ’73), marketed as a double A-Side this Stewart/Wood original (A1) and Strong/Whitfield/Penzabene cover (A2) peaked at No. 8 on the Official Singles Chart for 11 weeks. Pressed b

Faces
Nov 30, 19732 min read


Faces & Long John Baldry: First Faces UK Tour Advert (1973)
Rod Stewart & the Faces hit the road with blues legend Long John Baldry! one-page tour advert in Melody Maker, November 17, 1973.

Faces
Nov 18, 19731 min read


Ronnie Lane: Romantic Ron knows where he's going Article (1973)
Faces' bass man steps out solo – Ronnie's ready to roam! two-page feature in Sounds, November 17, 1973.

Faces
Nov 17, 19731 min read


Roxy Music: "Fans Angry as Roxy Miss Gig" Feature (1973)
Roxy Music, Faces, Ronnie Lane’s "Fans Angry as Roxy Miss Gig" , a one-page news feature in Record Mirror , November 17, 1973.

Roxy Music
Nov 17, 19731 min read


Ronnie Lane: How Come? Single Advert (1973)
Faces' bass hero steps out with rootsy solo gold! half-page advert in Record Mirror, November 17, 1973.

Faces
Nov 17, 19731 min read


Faces: "The Rock 'n' Roll Circus" Article (1973)
Faces’ "The Rock 'n' Roll Circus" , a one-page article, 1973.

Faces
Nov 17, 19731 min read


Faces: "Nieuwe Face" Feature (1973)
Faces’ "Nieuwe Face" , a two-page feature in Muzik Express Magazine , September 1, 1973.

Faces
Aug 31, 19731 min read


Faces: Faces First UK Tour Winter '73 Advert (1973)
Rod & the boys bring boozy rock 'n' roll chaos to the UK! one page advert with special guest Long John Baldry Sounds, November 17, 1973.

Faces
Aug 17, 19731 min read


Wizzard: Christmas with the Wizzard Article (1973)
Roy Wood plans the ultimate glam Christmas spectacular! one-page news article in Sounds, November 17, 1973.

Wizzard
Aug 17, 19731 min read


Faces Tour
Faces One-Page Article in New Musical Express, February 17, 1973.

Faces
Feb 17, 19731 min read


Faces: "Natty Mac, Incidentally" Article (1973)
Ian Maclagan’s "Natty Mac, Incidentally" , a one-page article in New Musical Express , February 17, 1973.

Faces
Feb 17, 19731 min read


Faces Sold Out Advert: 1972
A 1972 UK Tour Victory Lap Published in the UK on December 9, 1972, Melody Maker’s full-page advert proudly declared the entire Faces 1972 UK tour SOLD-OUT — every date from Dundee to Manchester gone in record time. Presented by Gaff Management with Peter Bowyer, special guests Vigrass & Osborne with Stumble. A triumphant snapshot of Faces at absolute peak popularity. Advert Overview Publication Details Magazine: Melody Maker (UK). Date: December 9, 1972. Format: Full-page

Faces
Dec 9, 19721 min read


Faces: "My Solo LPs Have Always Existed!" Feature (1972)
Faces’ "My Solo LPs Have Always Existed!" , a two-page feature in POPFOTO Magazine , December 1, 1972.

Faces
Dec 1, 19721 min read


Faces: Hit the Road with two shows in London Article (1972)
Rod & the boys bring boozy rock mayhem to London! article in Sounds, November 18, 1972.

Faces
Nov 18, 19721 min read


Faces: "Face the Music and Dance" Feature (1972)
Faces’ "Face the Music and Dance" , a one-page feature in Melody Maker , November 4, 1972.

Faces
Nov 4, 19721 min read


Rod Stewart: "Roddy Lops Off a Fingertip" Article (1972)
Rod Stewart’s "Roddy Lops Off a Fingertip" , a one-page article in Circus Magazine , November 1, 1972.

Faces
Nov 1, 19721 min read


Faces: "Like a Nuremburg Rally" Feature (1972)
Faces’ "Like a Nuremburg Rally" , a one-page feature in New Musical Express , September 23, 1972.

Faces
Sep 22, 19721 min read
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