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In news that will thrill classic rock fans, Ronnie Wood has confirmed that The Faces are preparing for a long-awaited reunion, more than 50 years after the band first took the world by storm.
The 78-year-old Rolling Stones guitarist revealed that he and Sir Rod Stewart have been working together in the studio on new material inspired by their early days. The pair, who last shared a stage together at Glastonbury earlier this year, appear to have rediscovered their old magic.
“Yes, we’d love to do that,” Ronnie told reporters. “We’ve got these songs that we’ve been working on from back in the day, but it’s hard to make our times tally. When we do get a chance of getting in the studio again, we’ll finish off these songs. We’ve got a good body of songs going.”
The prospect of new music, and potentially live shows, has delighted fans of the legendary band, who first formed in 1969 following the breakup of the Small Faces. The original line-up featured Rod Stewart, Ronnie Wood, Ronnie Lane, Kenney Jones, and Ian McLagan, with their raw energy and rebellious spirit defining a generation of rock ’n’ roll.
Rock legends rekindle their spark
Earlier this year, the idea of a reunion seemed like wishful thinking, until Wood and Stewart performed together at Glastonbury, sending fans into a frenzy.
Their performance reignited the chemistry that made The Faces one of the most influential rock bands of the early 1970s. Reflecting on that moment, Ronnie said:
“Absolutely nothing had changed. It came over really well and he knows what he’s doing.”
The crowd’s reaction at Glastonbury proved that the duo’s onstage magic remains intact, even half a century after their heyday.
The pair performing on stage as The Faces in 2004 - Credit: Reuters
A wild legacy
The Faces were as famous for their offstage antics as they were for their hits. Known for their chaotic tours, legendary drinking sessions, and hotel room mayhem, they embodied the wild side of rock ’n’ roll like few others.
Despite the chaos, the band produced timeless classics, including Stay With Me (1971), Cindy Incidentally (1973), and Ooh La La (1973), the latter becoming a rock anthem for generations.
Their influence can still be heard today, with countless artists citing The Faces as a major inspiration for their raw sound and swagger.
A fitting reunion for rock history
While several members of the original line-up, including keyboardist Ian McLagan and bassist Ronnie Lane, have since passed away, Wood and Stewart’s renewed partnership promises to celebrate the band’s incredible legacy.
Drummer Kenney Jones has also expressed enthusiasm about joining future sessions, hinting that fans might finally see a full-scale comeback.
If all goes to plan, The Faces could return to the stage for the first time in years, and possibly release new material that bridges the gap between their rebellious past and rock’s modern era.
For fans who grew up with the roar of the ‘70s, this reunion feels like coming home.
