October 16th 2024.
It's been a long time coming, but fans of The Faces may finally have something to celebrate. After a decade of being apart, the band is inching closer and closer to a reunion, according to drummer Kenney Jones. The group, known for their hit song "Stay With Me," rose to fame in 1971 and included iconic vocalist Rod Stewart, who has since enjoyed a successful solo career at the age of 79. Along with Rod, the band consisted of Kenney, Ian McLagan, Ronnie Lane, and Ronnie Wood of The Rolling Stones.
Now 76 years old, Kenney shared that talk of a reunion is a frequent topic amongst the bandmates. "It's always being talked about, all the time," he told Mojo Magazine. "People want it more than we realize. So let's put it this way, we're getting closer and closer." The band last played together in 2020 for a one-off performance at the Brits, but have not toured together since the passing of McLagan in 2014.
Kenney also revealed that he has been in the studio with his bandmates. The Faces, who formed in 1971, released four studio albums during their time together. However, the loss of McLagan and Lane (who passed away in 1997) still weighs heavily on the band when considering a reunion. "What, are you going to rehearse for two or three weeks and just do one show? Nah," Kenney shared, "But the emotional side of it is the fact that Ronnie and Mac are not there."
When asked about a possible tour, Kenney mentioned that conversations have been had about who could fill the shoes of the late keyboardist. He even shared that Steve Winwood, a two-time Grammy winner and fellow Hall of Famer, has been mentioned as a possible replacement. "It'd be lovely. Watch this space," Kenney said.
The Faces, who are often cited as a major influence on British punk rock bands like Sex Pistols, have not released a studio album since 1973's "Oh La La." However, Kenney shared that he and Ronnie Wood have been in the studio together and have already recorded around 10 or 11 new songs. "Some are great. Some are not. And we're discovering [older] stuff all the time," he said. "I've got loads of my multi-tracks. I've got about 350, same with Woody."
The band may even consider incorporating the voices of their late bandmates through the use of AI, as The Beatles recently did with John Lennon's voice on a newly released track. Kenney also mentioned that Rod has written some unreleased Faces songs, but due to his solo career and Ronnie's time with The Rolling Stones, it has been put on hold.
The Faces never formally split up, but in 2021 it was reported that the group had been back in the studio. Slowly but surely, these 70s legends are ready to make us dance, sing, or anything. And if you have a celebrity story to share, please get in touch with The Agency entertainment team. They can be reached by email, phone, or by visiting their Submit Stuff page. They would love to hear from you!
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