A commemoration of Ronnie Wood, the legendary guitarist and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer known for his work with The Faces and his five-decade tenure with The Rolling Stones. BORN ON THIS DAY Date: June 1, 1947 Place: Hillingdon, Middlesex, England THE STORY On this day in 1947, Ronnie Wood was born — a virtuoso guitarist, singer, songwriter, and artist whose unmistakable slide guitar, riff-making talent, and rock ‘n’ roll swagger have made him one of the most beloved figures

The Faces were a legendary English rock band formed in London in 1969 from the ashes of the Small Faces. Famous for their loose, ragged, party-hard attitude, soulful rock ‘n’ roll, and incredible camaraderie, they embodied the spirit of early 1970s British rock — sweaty, fun, and full of heart. With Rod Stewart’s raspy vocals and Ronnie Wood’s gritty guitar, they became one of the era’s most beloved live acts. CLASSIC LINEUP Rod Stewart – Lead vocals, harmonica Ronnie Wood –

Ronnie Lane (born Ronald Frederick Lane, April 1, 1946 – June 4, 1997) was an English bassist, singer, and songwriter. Nicknamed “Plonk,” he was a founding member of the Small Faces and later The Faces. Known for his melodic bass lines, soulful voice, cheeky charm, and songwriting, Lane brought warmth, humor, and rootsy SMALL FACES (1965–1969) Co-founded with Steve Marriott. Classic lineup: Steve Marriott – vocals, guitar Ronnie Lane – bass, vocals Kenney Jones – drums Ian Mc

A full-page album review from New Musical Express dated May 26, 1979, examining Ron Wood’s solo album Gimme Some Neck SOURCE DETAILS Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: May 26, 1979 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Album Review THE STORY The review gives a generally positive assessment of Ron Wood’s third solo album. It praises Wood’s easy-going charm and his ability to blend rock ’n’ roll with his signature style, while noting that the album is more consiste

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