The Small Faces Members, Gear & Sound

Genre

Rock Pop rock Blues rock Folk rock Art rock Psychedelic rock Protopunk Acid rock Psychedelic pop Classic rock Northern soul Pub rock Bubblegum pop British Invasion Freakbeat british blues brill building pop merseybeat classic uk pop mod proto-punk

Members

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Steve Marriott

Roles:

Singer Guitarist Composer

Groups:

Humble Pie Grunt Futtock

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Jimmy McCulloch

Roles:

Singer Guitarist Bassist Composer

Groups:

Wings Thunderclap Newman Stone the Crows

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Ronnie Lane

Roles:

Singer Guitarist Bassist Composer

Groups:

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

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Ian McLagan

Roles:

Keyboardist

Groups:

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 Faces Rockestra The Law Quiet Melon Changing Man The Jones Gang

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Jimmy Winston

Roles:

Keyboardist

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Rick Wills

Roles:

Bassist

Groups:

Bad Company Foreigner Spooky Tooth The Jones Gang Frampton’s Camel Jokers Wild

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About

The Small Faces were a quintessential English rock band that emerged from the vibrant London music scene in 1965. Known for their dynamic blend of rock, psychedelic rock, and mod, the band played a significant role in the British music invasion of the 1960s. The original lineup consisted of Steve Marriott (vocals, guitar), Ronnie Lane (bass, backing vocals), Kenney Jones (drums), and Jimmy Winston (keyboards), who was later replaced by Ian McLagan. Their music is characterized by a potent mix of rhythm and blues, soul, and psychedelic sounds, making them contemporaries and competitors of bands like The Who and The Rolling Stones.

How to Sound Like The Small Faces

The Small Faces' sound is a vibrant tapestry of raw energy and melodic sophistication, marked by a powerful yet soulful vocal delivery and aggressive guitar work. Steve Marriott's use of the Fender Telecaster and Gibson Les Paul Custom through a Marshall Plexi Super PA Amp Head produced a distinctive gritty tone that was both cutting and warm. The band's music thrives on a punchy, rhythmic drive courtesy of Kenney Jones' dynamic drumming, while Ronnie Lane's bass lines provide a melodic yet robust foundation. Their tracks often feature vivid, swirling organ textures and psychedelic flourishes, creating a sound that is both energetic and richly layered, capturing the spirit of the swinging '60s with modernist flair.

Discography

The Small Faces

1966

Small Faces (Deluxe Edition)

1966

From The Beginning

1967

Small Faces - Deluxe Edition (2012 Remaster)

1967

Playmates

1977

78 In The Shade

1978

There Are But Four Small Faces - Remastered with Bonus Tracks

2014

Ogdens' Nut Gone Flake - 50th Anniversary Edition (2018 Remaster)

2018

Get the The Small Faces Sound

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