Ron Wood (May 26, 1979) Gimme Some Neck Review - NME

A full-page album review from New Musical Express dated May 26, 1979, examining Ron Wood’s solo album Gimme Some Neck

SOURCE DETAILS Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: May 26, 1979 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Album Review

THE STORY The review gives a generally positive assessment of Ron Wood’s third solo album. It praises Wood’s easy-going charm and his ability to blend rock ’n’ roll with his signature style, while noting that the album is more consistent than his previous solo efforts. The piece highlights Wood’s role as a mediator and multi-instrumentalist, both in The Faces and The Rolling Stones, and positions the record as a confident step in his solo career.

CONTEXT AND NOTES In 1979, Ron Wood was firmly established as a member of The Rolling Stones while continuing to explore solo projects. This NME review reflects the respect he commanded as a musician, even as he balanced his high-profile band commitments with personal creative output.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS Event: Album review of Ron Wood’s Gimme Some Neck Era: 1979 – Rolling Stones / Solo period Tone: Positive and appreciative Photography: Black-and-white portrait of Ron Wood with guitar Audience: UK rock music readers

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

A full-page NME review with the bold headline “Not much cop, Ron — honest” (playing on Wood’s nickname) and a large photo of him holding a guitar. The layout includes several columns of text with the album title and record label information clearly displayed.

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