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The Faces (Nov 18 1972) London Tour  Preview – Feature

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    Faces
  • Nov 18, 1972
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Updated: 7 days ago

Publication: Sounds

Date: November 18 1972 Country: United Kingdom Section / Page: Feature / Photo Report Format: Tour Announcement / Group Portrait

Overview

A lively Sounds feature marking The Faces’ return to the road with two London concerts. The photograph captures the band’s swaggering camaraderie — Rod Stewart, Ronnie Wood, Ian McLagan, Kenney Jones, and Ronnie Lane — poised before their major UK tour. The article’s tone reflects the band’s reputation for exuberant performances and their place at the heart of early‑’70s British rock.

“The Faces hit the road again with two concerts in London.”   “Above: The Faces posing for a group photograph before their major tour.”
The Faces – London Tour Preview, Sounds, Nov 18 1972.
The Faces – London Tour Preview, Sounds, Nov 18 1972.

The Story Behind It

By late 1972, The Faces were one of Britain’s most beloved live acts — a band whose mix of bluesy rock and pub‑band energy had earned them both critical respect and mass appeal. This Sounds feature previewed their London shows, highlighting the group’s enduring chemistry and their ability to turn every gig into a celebration. The image, taken backstage before the tour, embodies their collective spirit: flamboyant, relaxed, and unmistakably confident. It also marks the period when Rod Stewart’s solo fame was beginning to eclipse the band’s identity, adding a layer of intrigue to their dynamic.

What the Clipping Shows

A black‑and‑white group photograph printed in Sounds on November 18 1972. The five members of The Faces pose casually in a dressing‑room setting — patterned shirts, metallic trousers, and a straw hat placed in the foreground. The caption beneath the photo announces their upcoming London concerts, while the surrounding text hints at other music‑press coverage from the same issue. The layout typifies Sounds’ early‑’70s design: bold imagery, minimal framing, and a focus on immediacy.

Related Material

• Rod Stewart – Faces Tour Review (Dec 1972)  

• The Faces – Ooh La La Album Feature (Mar 1973)   • Ronnie Wood – Studio Sessions Profile (1972)   • Additional entries listed in the scrapbook  tag index

Source Details

Publication: Sounds

Date: November 18 1972 Format: Feature / Photo Report Provenance Notes: Original 1972 magazine  feature documenting The Faces’ London tour announcement

© Copyright Notice — The Faces (Sounds, Nov 18 1972)

All original magazine photographs, artwork, and text remain the property of their respective copyright holders. This scrapbook entry is a transformative, non‑commercial archival summary created for historical documentation and educational reference


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