The Faces / Ronnie Lane (August 1973) – “Lane Calls It Quits With Faces” News Item – Circus

Aug 1, 1973

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The August 1973 issue of Circus magazine reports that Ronnie Lane has left The Faces, under the heading “Lane Calls It Quits With Faces.

Publication: Circus

Date: August 1973

Country: United States

The item recounts that after Rod Stewart reportedly slammed the Faces’ new LP as “a bloody disgrace,” tension rose within the band. Following their seventh U.S. tour, Ronnie Lane announced he was quitting, stating “It’s time for me to move on.” The round-faced bassist and songwriter packed up his family and calmly left for a holiday in France while the remaining members searched for a replacement.

CONTEXT AND NOTES

The short news piece captures the internal friction within The Faces at the time, linking Stewart’s criticism of the album to Lane’s decision to depart.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

Event: Band departure announcement Era: 1973 (Faces era)

Tone: Reportorial

Photography: Black-and-white photos of Faces members

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

Sub-heading “Lane Calls It Quits With Faces”
Account of Ronnie Lane’s departure and his statement
Reference to Rod Stewart’s criticism of the band’s LP
Photos of Faces members including Ron Wood

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