Faces Members, Gear & Sound

successor of “Small Faces”, members Rod Stewart, Ron Wood

Genre

Rock Blues rock Soft rock Country rock Folk rock Art rock Psychedelic rock Protopunk Roots rock Electric blues Hard rock Boogie rock Glam rock Classic rock Pub rock album rock mellow gold proto-punk

Members

Select a Faces band member to check out the music gear they use live and in the studio.

Ronnie Wood

Roles:

Guitarist

Groups:

Mark Knopfler’s Guitar Heroes The Rolling Stones Supergroup B The Birds The Creation The Jeff Beck Group Santa Barbara Machine Head Artists United Against Apartheid The New Barbarians The Ronnie Wood Band Quiet Melon Ronnie Wood with his Wild Five

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Glen Matlock

Roles:

Bassist

Groups:

Sex Pistols The Damned Iggy Pop Vicious White Kids Frank Black & The Stax Pistols Rich Kids

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Ronnie Lane

Roles:

Singer Guitarist Bassist Composer

Groups:

The Small Faces Rockestra Ronnie Lane’s Slim Chance Quiet Melon Ronnie Lane & Ensemble Ronnie Lane Band Ronnie Lane’s Big Dipper

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Mick Hucknall

Roles:

Singer

Groups:

Simply Red

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Rod Stewart

Roles:

Singer Guitarist

Groups:

The Jeff Beck Group Immediate All Stars The Rod Stewart Group Shotgun Express The Steampacket Quiet Melon Jimmy Powell & The Five Dimensions Jeffery Rod

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Ian McLagan

Roles:

Keyboardist

Groups:

The Small Faces The New Barbarians Billy Bragg and the Blokes Quiet Melon Ian McLagan & The Bump Band

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Kenney Jones

Roles:

Drummer

Groups:

The Who The Small Faces Rockestra The Law Quiet Melon Changing Man The Jones Gang

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Tetsu Yamauchi

Roles:

Bassist

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About

Faces was an influential English rock band, emerging from the remnants of the Small Faces in 1969. The group consisted of Rod Stewart (lead vocals), Ronnie Wood (guitar), Ronnie Lane (bass and vocals), Ian McLagan (keyboards), and Kenney Jones (drums). Known for their raw and energetic style, Faces blended elements of rock, blues rock, and boogie rock, creating a sound that resonated with the rebellious spirit of the early '70s. Their music was characterized by a mix of raucous rockers and heartfelt ballads, showcasing the contrasting vocal styles of Stewart and Lane. Despite their relatively short career, Faces left an indelible mark on rock music, influencing countless artists and paving the way for future rock bands.

How to Sound Like Faces

The sound of Faces is defined by its gritty, electrifying rock & roll energy. Their music often features warm, overdriven guitar tones, achieved through the use of classic electric guitars like the Gibson Firebird Vintage and amplifiers such as the Fender Vibro King Amplifier. This setup allowed Ronnie Wood to deliver both bluesy licks and hard-hitting riffs with a sense of spontaneity and rawness. The dynamic interplay between guitar and keyboards, provided by Ian McLagan, added layers of texture, while Kenney Jones' punchy drumming drove the band's high-octane performances. For musicians looking to emulate Faces' sound, focusing on creating a loose yet powerful sonic atmosphere is key, capturing the spirit of their unrestrained and joyous rock ethos.

Discography

First Step

1970

Long Player

1971

A Nod Is as Good as a Wink... to a Blind Horse

1971

Ooh La La

1973

1970-1975: You Can Make Me Dance, Sing or Anything

2015

Faces at the BBC: Complete BBC Concert & Session Recordings (1970-1973) [Live]

2024

Early Steps

2025

Get the Faces Sound

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