đź“° Thank You Rod The Faces - Advert : Nov. 1974
- Faces
- Nov 16, 1974
- 2 min read
A full-page New Musical Express advertisement from The Faces thanking fans and promoting upcoming live dates.
On behalf of myself, Mac, Kenny, Tetsu, Woody and The Faces Organization (or should I say Shambles) I would like to state upon this page that all those visiting one of the below functions should be of good voice and in a jolly frame of mind. Thank you Rod (I’ll see you in the Stalls).
New Musical Express
Date: November 16, 1974
Length: 4 min read
đź“° Key Highlights
• Warm, personal message signed by Rod Stewart on behalf of the band
• Group photograph of The Faces (including Rod Stewart, Ronnie Wood, Ian McLagan, Kenny Jones and Tetsu Yamauchi) in a relaxed, pub-style pose holding drinks
• Detailed list of remaining 1974 UK live dates from mid-November to December
• Playful, self-deprecating tone referring to the band as a “Shambles”
• Signature “Thank you Rod” with the humorous postscript “(I’ll see you in the Stalls)”
đź“° Overview
Published on November 16, 1974, this advert in the New Musical Express saw Rod Stewart and The Faces personally thanking fans while announcing the final run of UK shows for 1974 in a characteristically good-humoured and informal style.
đź“° Source Details
Publication / Venue: New Musical Express
Date: November 16, 1974
Format: Full-page band thank-you and tour advertisement
Provenance Notes: Original 1974 NME advert from The Faces.
đź“° The Story
With the band in their final phase together, Rod Stewart took out a full page to thank fans for their support and to list the remaining live dates, inviting everyone to come with “good voice and in a jolly frame of mind”.
đź“° Visual Archive
Relaxed black-and-white group shot of The Faces standing together, casually dressed and holding drinks, with Rod Stewart prominently featured in a plaid coat.
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đź“° Closing Notes
This November 1974 NME advert is a warm and typically irreverent farewell gesture from The Faces — Rod and the boys thanking their loyal audience while inviting them to one last round of boozy, joyful live shows before the end of the year.
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