📰 Faces Draws 8000 To Kiel – Review: Apr. 1973
- Faces
- Apr 25, 1973
- 2 min read
A vibrant newspaper review captured the raw energy and massive draw of Rod Stewart & Faces during their early 1970s peak, as they packed Kiel Auditorium with 8,000 screaming fans.
Published on 25 April 1973 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, this article celebrated one of the hottest live acts of the era.
📰 What the Clipping Shows
A single-column concert review headlined “Rod Stewart’s Faces Draws 8000 To Kiel” by Dick Richmond. The text vividly describes Stewart’s dynamic stage presence, the band’s tight rhythm-and-blues sound, and the enthusiastic crowd. It also mentions the opening act, the Doobie Brothers.
This clipping matters as a snapshot of Rod Stewart & Faces at the height of their live popularity, just before Stewart’s solo superstardom fully took over.
📰 The Story Behind It
On the night before the article appeared, Rod Stewart & Faces delivered a high-energy show at Kiel Auditorium in St. Louis. Stewart, with his trademark raspy voice and flamboyant stage antics — including marching across the stage and twirling the microphone stand — thrilled the capacity crowd.
The band, featuring Ronnie Lane on bass, Ian McLagan on keyboards, Kenny Jones on drums, and Ron Wood on guitar, mixed rock, blues, and soul with their signature loose, party-like vibe. The reviewer noted Stewart’s magnetic appeal: “Stewart, the man with the sandpaper throat, was at his energetic best.”
The warm-up set by the Doobie Brothers was also well-received, adding to a memorable night of 1970s rock.
📰 Publication Details
Publication: St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Date: April 25, 1973
Country: United States
Section / Page: (Entertainment / Concert Review)
Format: Concert Review
📰 Related Material
• Related entries on Rod Stewart & Faces 1972–1973 tours
• Gasoline Alley and Never a Dull Moment era
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📰 Visual Archive
A newspaper clipping featuring the bold headline “Rod Stewart’s Faces Draws 8000 To Kiel” and detailed review text.
Rod Stewart & Faces pack Kiel Auditorium — St. Louis Post-Dispatch, April 25, 1973.
📰 Closing Notes
This 1973 review perfectly captures the excitement surrounding Rod Stewart & Faces during their golden live period. With Stewart’s magnetic stage presence and the band’s loose, soulful groove, they were one of the most entertaining acts on the road — a reminder of why they were such a massive draw in the early 1970s.
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