📰 Whatever Turned Me On - Article : Sep. 1972

A fascinating one-page New Musical Express feature in which Faces keyboardist Ian McLagan shares the records and artists that shaped his musical taste, from classic rock ‘n’ roll and blues to soul and R&B.

Ian McLagan reveals the sounds that turned him on — from Chuck Berry to Muddy Waters and Marvin Gaye.

New Musical Express

Date: September 2, 1972

Length: 4 min read

📰 Key Highlights

• Ian McLagan discusses his biggest musical influences and favourite records

• Praise for Chuck Berry’s “Nadine”, Muddy Waters, Marvin Gaye’s “I Heard It Through The Grapevine”, and Gladys Knight

• Appreciation for Betty Wright, The Rolling Stones, and other soul and blues artists

• Insight into McLagan’s musical roots and how they fed into The Faces’ raucous, good-time rock ‘n’ roll style

• Part of NME’s popular “Whatever Turned Me On” influence series

📰 Overview

Published on September 2, 1972, this NME piece gives readers a personal look into the musical DNA of Ian McLagan, the driving keyboard force behind The Faces during their peak years.

📰 Source Details

Publication / Venue: New Musical Express

Date: September 2, 1972

Format: Artist influences / Feature

Provenance Notes: Original 1972 NME magazine page.

📰 The Story

Ian McLagan opens up about the records that inspired him, highlighting Chuck Berry’s guitar and piano energy, Muddy Waters’ blues power, Marvin Gaye’s soulful delivery, and several other key artists. He paints a picture of a musician deeply rooted in American rock, blues, and soul — influences that helped shape The Faces’ energetic, pub-rock-meets-glam sound.

📰 Visual Archive

Prominent black-and-white portrait of a young Ian McLagan with his trademark shaggy hair, surrounded by columns of text listing his favourite records and influences.

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📰 Closing Notes

This September 1972 NME feature offers a wonderful glimpse into the musical soul of Ian McLagan — one of the key architects of The Faces’ loose, joyful rock ‘n’ roll sound during the early 1970s.

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