Rod Stewart (October 1, 1974) – “Rod Gets A Facelift” Cover Feature – Creem Magazine.

Sep 30, 1974

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A major five‑page feature in the October 1974 issue of Creem magazine examines Rod Stewart, the Faces, and the changing direction of one of rock’s biggest stars during a period of transition for both artist and band.

Publication: Creem Magazine

Date: October 1974

Country: USA

The October 1974 issue of Creem places Rod Stewart on the cover under the headline “Rod Gets A Facelift.” Written by Ben Edmonds, the feature opens with Faces ’74 Part 1 and follows Stewart as he balances his solo success with his continuing relationship with the Faces.

Edmonds paints a picture of a band surrounded by stories, rumours and excess, describing conversations in the Faces' offices that range from hotel demolitions to disastrous car journeys. The article notes that some observers were questioning Stewart’s position within the band and speculating about the future of the Faces, while others wondered whether his growing solo fame had overshadowed the group.

The feature explores Stewart’s public image, his recording career and the uncertainty surrounding the band’s future. Throughout the article, Stewart is presented as one of rock’s dominant figures, yet one facing increasing scrutiny as his solo career continued to flourish.

The accompanying photographs show Stewart in relaxed portrait settings, reflecting both his superstar status and the informal, streetwise image that had made him one of the defining rock personalities of the era.

CONTEXT AND NOTES

Published during a pivotal period for the Faces, this feature captures the growing tension between Rod Stewart’s solo superstardom and his ongoing role within the band. By late 1974, Stewart was one of the biggest names in rock, while speculation about the future of the Faces was becoming increasingly common in the music press. Creem devoted five pages to the subject, underscoring Stewart’s importance to both American and British rock audiences.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

Event: Rod Stewart and Faces feature interview

Era: 1974 – Faces and solo career crossover period

Tone: Analytical, humorous and observational

Photography: Cover portrait of Rod Stewart wearing sunglasses and holding a drink, plus additional black‑and‑white feature photographs inside the magazine

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

Cover headline “Rod Gets A Facelift”
Faces ’74 Part 1 feature by Ben Edmonds
Discussion of Rod Stewart’s solo success and the future of the Faces
Five‑page feature illustrated with portrait photographs of Stewart

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