The Faces / Rod Stewart (May 1971) “FACE TO FACE WITH A FACE” – Zigzag Magazine (UK)

A major multi-page interview feature in Zigzag magazine with Rod Stewart of The Faces, titled “FACE TO FACE WITH A FACE”, covering the band’s history, songwriting, live performances, and personal anecdotes.

FEATURE

Publication: Zigzag Magazine

Issue: No. 19

Date: May 1971

Country: United Kingdom

Section / Pages: Main Feature / Interview Spread

Title: FACE TO FACE WITH A FACE

THE STORY

In this extensive interview, Rod Stewart discusses The Faces’ formation, their transition from The Small Faces, songwriting with Ronnie Lane, live gigs, solo work, and colourful stories from the road. The feature includes multiple photographs of the band in various eras (Small Faces, The Faces, and individual shots of Rod).

CONTEXT AND NOTES

Published in May 1971 during a peak period for The Faces, shortly after the success of albums like Long Player. Zigzag was a respected underground music magazine known for its in-depth artist interviews. This piece captures Rod Stewart at a time when both his solo career and work with The Faces were gaining massive momentum.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

Event: Major In-Depth Band Interview Era: Early Faces / Rod Stewart Solo Breakthrough

Tone: Candid, humorous, conversational Photography: Multiple black & white photos including group shots of The Faces, Small Faces, and individual portraits of Rod Stewart

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS 

Full multi-page spread from Zigzag Magazine featuring the “Face to Face with a Face” interview with Rod Stewart, large headline, and several archive photos of the band.

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