Faces (September 11, 1971) – “Faces, Who for Bangla Desh Charity Concert” – Record Mirror

Sep 11, 1971

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This Record Mirror article from September 11, 1971 reports that the Faces were among the British acts scheduled to perform at a charity concert for Bangla Desh. The piece highlights the band’s participation alongside The Who, reflecting the growing involvement of major UK artists in humanitarian causes following George Harrison’s landmark U.S. event earlier that summer.

Publication: Record Mirror

Date: September 11, 1971

Country: United Kingdom

The article notes that the Faces joined The Who in support of the Bangla Desh relief effort, continuing the momentum of the original New York concert organized by George Harrison and Ravi Shankar.

It situates the Faces within the broader British rock community’s response to the crisis, emphasizing their willingness to lend star power to charitable performances.

The coverage underscores the band’s prominence in 1971, with Rod Stewart, Ronnie Wood, and Ronnie Lane at the height of their fame.

Context and Notes

The Faces’ involvement in the Bangla Desh charity concert reflected the era’s growing sense of social responsibility among rock musicians.

Their participation linked them to one of the first major global benefit efforts in music history, marking a moment when British rock extended its influence beyond entertainment into activism.

Feature Highlights

Event: Bangla Desh Charity Concert

Era: 1971 – Faces at peak popularity Tone: Informative and socially aware Photography: Text-only report (no photo in this section)

What the Clipping Shows

Faces and The Who announced for Bangla Desh charity concert
British artists joining global relief efforts
Faces positioned among leading humanitarian performers of 1971

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