Faces

Arctic Monkeys give nod to Rod Stewart at Manchester's MEN Arena

New Musical Express (Free subscription) | 22/11/2009

Sheffield band reference former Faces singer at biggest gig of UK tour

Rod admits he could have been tempted by X Factor

The Daily Dust (Free subscription) | 20/11/2009

Legendary rock singer Rod Stewart has revealed he would have had a go at The X Factor back in his day – but only if he was struggling enough to make it as a rockstar. In an exclusive interview with The Sun, the ‘Do You Think I’m Sexy’ star said: “If I was desperate and I was [...]

Aerosmith May Tour Without Steven Tyler

Spinner.com (Free subscription) | 20/11/2009

Filed under: News No sooner have 70s rockers the Faces said that they'd perform next year without original frontman Rod Stewart , now Aerosmith have announced that they're on the lookout for new singer to replace Steven Tyler amid fears that he's fallen off the wagon again. Speaking with Billboard.com , drummer Joey Kramer said: "Steven, he isolates more and more all the time." He continued:...

The Faces to reform - with Mick Hucknall?

Electric Roulette (Free subscription) | 19/11/2009

The Faces without Rod Stewart, it's like...well, The Stooges without Iggy. But that could be a reality in 2010, with the band planning on touring without Rod the mod. Oh yes, it gets much much worse. While Rod has recently...

• The Faces to replace Rod Stewart with Mick Hucknall? - The Guardian

The Faces to Return with Mick Hucknall?

Spinner.com (Free subscription) | 19/11/2009

Filed under: Concerts and Tours , News The Faces have confirmed that they are in the early stages of planning a series of live dates -- but without front man Rod Stewart . And in a move that is likely to delight or disappoint long-term fans, the band -- guitarist Ronnie Wood , keyboardist Ian McLagen and drummer Kenney Jones -- have mooted Simply Red vocalist Mick Hucknall as Stewart's replacement....

• The Faces to replace Rod Stewart with Mick Hucknall? - The Guardian
• Faces to reunite w/o Rod Stewart - Consequence of Sound

Rod Stewart faces £2m claim over legal fees

The Independent (Free subscription) | 18/11/2009

Veteran rock star Rod Stewart, famed for his skin-tight leopardskin trousers and sandpaper singing voice, is being sued for £2m in unpaid legal bills by one of the most powerful entertainment law firms in the United States after it represented him in a series of courtroom battles dating back nearly a decade.

Faces May Replace Rod Stewart With Simply Red Singer for Tour

Rock and Roll Daily (Free subscription) | 18/11/2009

Photo: Walter/WireImageThe surviving members of the Faces are planning to embark on a reunion tour in 2010, with or without singer Rod Stewart. Like Aerosmith, who are openly discussing replacing Steven Tyler should he depart to pursue solo opportunities, the Faces are facing facts: With Stewart planning to tour behind his new disc Soulbook into [...]

Mick Hucknall to join The Faces?

Digital Spy (Free subscription) | 18/11/2009

Mick Hucknall is said to be the frontrunner to replace Rod Stewart if The Faces decide to tour in 2010.

• Simply Red - Hucknall To Join The Faces - Contactmusic Ltd

Faces reunion: They come up with a way to make it worse

No Rock And Roll Fun (Free subscription) | 17/11/2009

Ah, The Faces - back together again. That sounds like a bad idea. Without Rod Stewart? Blimey, that's quite risky. Is there anything else you need to tell me about this, though? Well? Oh : Former SIMPLY RED star MICK HUCKNALL is the frontrunner to replace ROD STEWART in reunited rock supergroup THE FACES Good lord. Apparently the band are worried that if they don't do it soon, one of them is going...

News Roundup: 11/17/2009

The Allmusic Blog (Free subscription) | 17/11/2009

With Rod Stewart continuing to focus on his solo career, the remaining members of the Faces — guitarist Ron Wood, keyboardist Ian McLagan, and drummer Kenney Jones — have begun to make preparations for a 2010 reunion tour. Simply Red’s Mick Hucknall may be tapped as Stewart’s permanent replacement, having played with the group earlier [...]

Faces will tour without Rod Stewart in 2010

New Musical Express (Free subscription) | 17/11/2009

Band say they are 'steaming right ahead'

Music Monday: Tin Soldier by Small Faces

Counterculture: Roots and History (Free subscription) | 16/11/2009

"Tin Soldier" was released in March 1968, reaching #9 in the UK charts. The lovely P.P. Arnold supplied the backing vocals as well as having hits written by Small Faces members Steve Marriot and Ronnie Lane. This rare colour footage of the song was shown on the Belgian TV show, Boutton Rouge . Come join Music Monday and share your songs with us. One simple rule, leave ONLY the actual post...

Steve Marriott, Ronnie Lane & The Night The Small Faces Played The Goldhawk Club

OmniFootball (Free subscription) | 14/11/2009

The introduction to Paulo Hewitt and John Hellier’s wonderful book on the late, great Steve Marriott reads: ‘Steve Marriott – All Too Beautiful’ – “I can’t live to anyone else’s rules.” ‘Steve Marriott was one of the music world’s most extraordinary individuals. A supremely gifted songwriter, singer and…schemer. A vocalist from...

Rod Stewart - Stewart Keen On Jeff Beck Record

Contactmusic Ltd (Free subscription) | 11/11/2009

ROD STEWART is keen to reunite with former bandmate JEFF BECK after the two old rockers teamed up for a Los Angeles show in April (09).The singer admits he's more likely...

Itchycoo Park

Redtree Times (Free subscription) | 07/11/2009

It’s a busy Saturday morning as I try to finish up a group of work and hit the road this coming Monday. There’s always a bunch of little things, details, that have to be tied up that seem to take longer than I would imagine. I’m dropping off new work in Alexandria and Asheville this trip, [...]