Steve Marriott (June 10, 1972) NME – "Today's best bands came from the 1964-67 period"

Steve Marriott of Humble Pie looks back on the 1964–67 era as the golden age of rock bands and songwriting, while reflecting on his journey from The Small Faces to his current band.

Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: June 10, 1972

Country: United Kingdom Location: London

Section: Feature (Page 6)

THE STORY

In a candid and opinionated interview, Steve Marriott declares that the best bands and songwriters came from the 1964–67 period. He speaks warmly about his time with The Small Faces, the raw energy and creativity of that era, and how he feels about Humble Pie now. Marriott comes across as cheerful, confident and deeply committed to his craft, while also expressing some frustration with the current state of the music scene. The piece contrasts the authenticity of the mid-60s with what he sees as a more polished or commercial direction in early 1970s rock.

CONTEXT AND NOTES

This feature captures Steve Marriott at a reflective point in his career — having left the hugely successful Small Faces and now fronting Humble Pie. It reflects a common narrative in the 1972 UK music press: many artists from the 1960s were looking back at what they considered a more creative and authentic era, even as glam, progressive and hard rock were rising.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

Event: In-depth artist interview / career reflection

Era: 1972 UK Rock (post-Small Faces / Humble Pie era)

Tone: Conversational and opinionated feature

Photography: Large black-and-white portrait of Steve Marriott at the bottom of the page

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

• Bold headline: “Today’s best bands came from the 1964-67 period”

• Steve Marriott discussing The Small Faces era and his move to Humble Pie

• Comments on the current music scene and staying true to his roots

• Mentions of other acts from that golden period (including Procol Harum)

• Advertisements for Cube Records and Philips at the bottom of the page

RELATED MATERIAL This NME feature from the same date as the previous T.Rex, Sweet, ELO and Joe Cocker clippings gives further insight into how 1972 artists were reflecting on the legacy of the 1960s.

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