Ron Wood / The Faces (June 2, 1972) “Ron Wood Movie Maker” – Feature – Melody Maker (UK)

A feature article in Melody Maker focusing on Ron Wood’s burgeoning interest in filmmaking, alongside his role as guitarist in The Faces.

PUBLICATION: Melody Maker

Date: June 2, 1972

Country: United Kingdom

Section / Pages: Feature

Title: RON WOOD MOVIE MAKER

THE STORY

The piece explores Ron Wood’s creative ventures beyond music, particularly his passion for making films and home movies. It includes a large portrait of a smiling Ron Wood and discusses his artistic side during the peak years of The Faces.

CONTEXT AND NOTES

Published in June 1972, at the height of The Faces’ success and during the explosion of glam rock. Ron Wood was already showing the multi-talented, artistic personality that would later lead him to join The Rolling Stones. This feature highlights his playful, creative spirit outside of the band’s boozy rock ‘n’ roll image.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS 

Event: Artist Profile / Creative Feature Era: Classic Faces Period (1972) Tone: Light-hearted, appreciative of his artistic side

Photography: Large close-up portrait of Ron Wood with his signature shaggy hair and warm smile

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS 

Full-page (or major feature) spread from Melody Maker with the headline “RON WOOD MOVIE MAKER”, prominent photo of Ron Wood, and accompanying article text.

RELATED MATERIAL

• Ron Wood / The Faces (June 1, 1973) “Die kreatieve uitspattingen van Ron Wood” – Two-Page Feature – Musik Express Magazine

• The Faces / Rod Stewart (May 1971) “FACE TO FACE WITH A FACE” – In-Depth Interview – Zigzag Magazine (UK)

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