The Faces to go forward without Rod Stewart

facesGear for Music Reports:

Ronnie Wood is to join forces with Kenny Jones and Ian McLagan to perform as The Faces.

However, lead singer Rod Stewart will not be taking part in next month’s gig at the Royal Albert Hall in London, so guest vocalists will perform in his place.

Bassist Ronnie Lane, who died in 1997, will be replaced by former Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman.

Of course, Wyman and Wood have played together before, as the guitarist became a full-time member of the Stones in the mid-1970s.

McLagan later went on to become a session musician, while Jones joined The Who after the death of drummer Keith Moon.

The gig will raise money for PRS for Music Members’ Benevolent Fund, a charity which supports musicians experiencing financial problems.

Commenting on the upcoming event, Wood said: “This will be so special for us, staging a reunion for such a wonderful and prestigious event.”

~ by fotbinsider on September 30, 2009.

One Response to “The Faces to go forward without Rod Stewart”

  1. Please tour Australia again, you were last here in February 1974, we have never forgotten The Faces… They have always been my number one band of all time. Ronnie Wood, his guitar work with the Faces was second to none, I have always loved his blues style. I have always wanted them to get together again, would be great to have Rod on Vocal again, but hey as long as Ronnie is playing I will be there, See you in Australia Downuner soon. Love Recy Kypri

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