History Music / TheSmallFaces

With the ConceptAlbum ''Ogden's Nut Gone Flake'', the band introduced [[PsychedelicRock psychedelic]] elements to their music, resulting in their [[OneHitWonder most memorable song and biggest American hit]], "Itchycoo Park". However, their success didn't last, and the band disbanded in 1969 (after Marriott infamously quit on New Years Eve 1968), and Lane, Jones and [=McLagan=] joined up with [[Music/TheRollingStones Ronnie Wood]] and [[Music/RodStewart Rod Stewart]] of The Jeff Beck Group to form a new combo called Music/{{Faces}}, while Steve Marriott teamed up with future superstar [[Music/PeterFrampton Peter Frampton]] in Humble Pie. They did partially reunite from 1975 to 1978 (with Rick Wills of Music/{{Foreigner}} and Jimmy [=McCulloch=] of Music/{{Wings}} participating), though that didn't last. Somewhat ironically, considering their rivalry, Jones would become [[Music/TheWho The Who's]] drummer after [[AuthorExistanceFailure Keith Moon's death]]. Both groups became successful in TheSeventies and are now counted as important innovators in the BluesRock genre. [=McCulloch=] died of a heroin overdose in 1979, Marriott died in a house fire in 1991, Lane succumbed to complications from Multiple Sclerosis in 1997, and [=McLagan=] died from a massive stroke in 2014.

A British mod group that started up in London back in 1965, '''The Small Faces''' went on to become one of the most influential bands of the 60's. Their sound was rooted in American R&B, {{Blues}} and SoulMusic and overall they sounded not dissimilar to Music/TheWho. Indeed, if any band was ever "number two to the Who" in the ScooterRidingMod scene, it would be this one.

With the ConceptAlbum ''Ogden's Nut Gone Flake'', the band introduced [[PsychedelicRock psychedelic]] elements to their music, resulting in their [[OneHitWonder most memorable song and biggest American hit]], "Itchycoo Park". However, their success didn't last, and the band disbanded in 1969 (after Marriott infamously quit on New Years Eve 1968), and Lane, Jones and [=McLagan=] joined up with [[Music/TheRollingStones Ronnie Wood]] and [[Music/RodStewart Rod Stewart]] of The Jeff Beck Group to form a new combo called Music/{{Faces}}, while Steve Marriott teamed up with future superstar [[Music/PeterFrampton Peter Frampton]] in Humble Pie. They did partially reunite from 1975 to 1978 (with Rick Wills of Music/{{Foreigner}} and Jimmy [=McCulloch=] of Music/{{Wings}} participating), though that didn't last. Somewhat ironically, considering their rivalry, Jones would become [[Music/TheWho The Who's]] drummer after Keith Moon's. Both groups became successful in TheSeventies and are now counted as important innovators in the BluesRock genre. [=McCulloch=] died of a heroin overdose in 1979, Marriott died in a house fire in 1991, Lane succumbed to complications from Multiple Sclerosis in 1997, and [=McLagan=] died from a massive stroke in 2014.

A British mod group that started up in London back in 1965,　'''The Small Faces''' went on to become one of the most influential bands of the 60's. Their sound was rooted in American R&B, {{Blues}} and SoulMusic and overall they sounded not dissimilar to Music/TheWho. Indeed, if any band was ever "number two to the Who" in the ScooterRidingMod scene, it would be this one.

With the ConceptAlbum ''Ogden's Nut Gone Flake'', the band introduced [[PsychedelicRock psychedelic]] elements to their music, resulting in their [[OneHitWonder most memorable song and biggest American hit]], "Itchycoo Park". However, their success didn't last, and the band disbanded in 1969 (after Marriott infamously quit on New Years Eve 1968), and Lane, Jones and [=McLagan=] joined up with [[Music/TheRollingStones Ronnie Wood]] and [[Music/RodStewart Rod Stewart]] of The Jeff Beck Group to form a new combo called Music/{{Faces}}, while Steve Marriott teamed up with future superstar [[Music/PeterFrampton Peter Frampton]] in Humble Pie. They did partially reunite from 1975 to 1978 (with Rick Wills of Music/{{Foreigner}} and Jimmy [=McCulloch=] of Music/{{Wings}} participating), though that didn't last. Somewhat ironically, considering their rivalry, Jones would become [[Music/TheWho The Who's]] drummer after Keith Moon's. Both groups became successful in TheSeventies and are now counted as important innovators in the BluesRock genre. [=McCulloch=] died of a heroin overdose in 1979, Marriott died in a house fire in 1991, and Lane succumbed to complications from Multiple Sclerosis in 1997.

* [[Music/{{Faces}} Ian McLagan]] - keyboard, backing and lead vocals, guitar, bass (1966-1969, 1975-1978)

[[caption-width-right:225:The classic line-up of The Small Faces, From left to right: Steve Marriott, [[Music/{{Faces}} Ronnie Lane]], [[Music/TheWho Kenney Jones]] and [[Music/{{Faces}} Ian McLagen]].]]

* [[Music/{{Faces}} Ian McLagen]] - keyboard, backing and lead vocals, guitar, bass (1966-1969, 1975-1978)

A British mod group that started up in London back in 1965, the Small Faces went on to become one of the most influential bands of the 60's. Their sound was rooted in American R&B, {{Blues}} and SoulMusic and overall they sounded not dissimilar to Music/TheWho. Indeed, if any band was ever "number two to the Who" in the ScooterRidingMod scene, it would be this one.

!!Principal Members:

* [[Music/TheWho Kenney Jones]] - drums, percussion, vocals (1965-1969, 1975-1978)
* [[Music/{{Faces}} Ronnie Lane]] - bass, backing and lead vocals, guitar (1965-1969, 1975, died 1997)
* Steve Marriott - lead vocals, guitar, harmonica (1965-1968, 1975-1978, died 1991)

* Jimmy Winston - keyboard, vocals (1965)

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* AuthorExistanceFailure: Steve Marriott

* 1967 - ''There Are But Four Small Faces'' [[note]]Released in the US only as the substitute to their 1967 album ''Small Faces. It changed the track-listing, omitted ''Something I Want To Tell You'', ''Feeling Lonely'', ''Happy Boys Happy'', ''Things Are Going To Get Better'', ''Become Like You'', ''All Our Yesterdays'' and ''Eddie's Dreaming'', and added ''Itchycoo Park'', ''I'm Only Dreaming'', ''I Feel Much Better'', ''Tin Soldier'' and ''Here Comes The Nice''[[/note]]

With the ConceptAlbum ''Ogden's Nut Gone Flake'', the band introduced [[PsychedelicRock psychedelic]] elements to their music, resulting in their [[OneHitWonder most memorable song and biggest American hit]], "Itchycoo Park". However, their success didn't last, and the band disbanded in 1969 (after Marrott infamously quit on New Years Eve 1968), and Lane, Jones and [=McLagan=] joined up with [[Music/TheRollingStones Ronnie Wood]] and [[Music/RodStewart Rod Stewart]] of The Jeff Beck Group to form a new combo called Music/{{Faces}}, while Steve Marriott teamed up with future superstar [[Music/PeterFrampton Peter Frampton]] in Humble Pie. They did partially reunite from 1975 to 1978 (with Rick Wills of Music/{{Foreigner}} and Jimmy [=McCulloch=] of Music/{{Wings}} participating), though that didn't last. Somewhat ironically, considering their rivalry, Jones would become [[Music/TheWho The Who's]] drummer after Keith Moon's. Both groups became successful in TheSeventies and are now counted as important innovators in the BluesRock genre. [=McCulloch=] died of a heroin overdose in 1979, Marriott died in a house fire in 1991, and Lane succumbed to complications from Multiple Sclerosis in 1997.

With the ConceptAlbum ''Ogden's Nut Gone Flake'', the band introduced [[PsychedelicRock psychedelic]] elements to their music, resulting in their [[OneHitWonder most memorable song and biggest American hit]], "Itchycoo Park". However, their success didn't last, and the band disbanded in 1969 (after Marrott infamously quit on New Years Eve 1968), and Lane, Jones and [=McLagan=] joined up with [[Music/TheRollingStones Ronnie Wood]] and [[Music/RodStewart Rod Stewart]] of The Jeff Beck Group to form a new combo called Music/{{Faces}}, while Steve Marriott teamed up with future superstar [[Music/PeterFrampton Peter Frampton]] in Humble Pie. They did partially reunite from 1975 to 1978 (with Rick Wills of Music/{{Foreigner}} and Jimmy [=McCulloch=] participating), though that didn't last. Somewhat ironically, considering their rivalry, Jones would become [[Music/TheWho The Who's]] drummer after Keith Moon's. Both groups became successful in TheSeventies and are now counted as important innovators in the BluesRock genre. [=McCulloch=] died of a heroin overdose in 1979, Marriott died in a house fire in 1991, and Lane succumbed to complications from Multiple Sclerosis in 1997.

With the ConceptAlbum ''Ogden's Nut Gone Flake'', the band introduced [[PsychedelicRock psychedelic]] elements to their music, resulting in their [[OneHitWonder most memorable song and biggest American hit]], "Itchycoo Park". However, their success didn't last, and the band disbanded in 1969, and Lane, Jones and [=McLagan=] joined up with [[Music/TheRollingStones Ronnie Wood]] and [[Music/RodStewart Rod Stewart]] of The Jeff Beck Group to form a new combo called Music/{{Faces}}, while Steve Marriott teamed up with future superstar [[Music/PeterFrampton Peter Frampton]] in Humble Pie. Somewhat ironically, considering their rivalry, Jones would become the Who's drummer from 1979 to 1982. Both groups became successful in TheSeventies and are now counted as important innovators in the BluesRock genre.

* [[Music/Wings Jimmy McCulloch]] - guitar (1977, died 1979)

* [[Music/Foreigner Rick Wills]] - bass, vocals (1976-1978)

* [[Music/Wings Jimmy [=McCulloch=]]] - guitar (1977, died 1979)
* [[Music/{{Faces}} Ian [=McLagen=]]] - keyboard, backing and lead vocals, guitar, bass (1966-1969, 1975-1978)

A British mod group that started up in London back in 1965, the Small Faces were Steve Marriott (lead guitar, lead vocal), Ronnie Lane (bass guitar), Ian [=McLagan=] (organ, piano), Jimmy Winston (keyboards) and Kenney Jones (drums). Their sound was rooted in American R&B, {{Blues}} and SoulMusic and overall they sounded not dissimilar to Music/TheWho. Indeed, if any band was ever "number two to the Who" in the ScooterRidingMod scene, it would be this one.

With the ConceptAlbum ''Ogden's Nut Gone Flake'', the band introduced [[PsychedelicRock psychedelic]] elements to their music, resulting in their [[OneHitWonder most memorable song and biggest American hit]], "Itchycoo Park". However, their success didn't last, and the band disbanded in 1969, and Lane, Jones and [=McLagan=] joined up with Ron Wood and Rod Stewart of the Jeff Beck Group to form a new combo called Music/{{Faces}}, while Steve Marriott teamed up with future superstar Peter Frampton in Humble Pie. Somwhat ironically, considering their rivalry, Jones would become the Who's drummer from 1979 to 1982. Both groups became successful in TheSeventies and are now counted as important innovators in the BluesRock genre.

A British mod group that started up in London back in 1965, the Small Faces were Steve Marriott (lead guitar, lead vocal), Ronnie Lane (bass guitar), Ian [=McLagan=] (organ, piano) and Kenney Jones (drums). Their sound was rooted in American R&B, {{Blues}} and SoulMusic and overall they sounded not dissimilar to Music/TheWho. Indeed, if any band was ever "number two to the Who" in the ScooterRidingMod scene, it would be this one.

A British mod group that started up in London back in 1965, the Small Faces were Steve Marriott (lead guitar, lead vocal), Ronnie Lane (bass guitar), Ian [=McLagan=] (organ, piano) and Kenney Jones (drums). Their sound was rooted in American R&B, {{Blues}} and {{Music/Soul}} music and overall they sounded not dissimilar to Music/TheWho. Indeed, if any band was ever "number two to the Who" in the ScooterRidingMod scene, it would be this one.

A British mod group that started up in London back in 1965, the Small Faces were Steve Marriott (lead guitar, lead vocal), Ronnie Lane (bass guitar), Ian [=McLagan=] (organ, piano) and Kenney Jones (drums). Their sound was rooted in American R&B, {{Blues}} and {{Music/Soul}} music and overall they sounded not dissimilar to Music/TheWho. Indeed, if any band was ever "number two to the Who" in the mod scene, it would be this one.

With the ConceptAlbum ''Ogden's Nut Gone Flake'', the band introduced [[PsychedelicRock psychedelic]] elements to their music, resulting in their [[OneHitWonder most memorable song and biggest American hit]], "Itchycoo Park". However, their success didn't last, and the band disbanded in 1969, and Lane, Jones and [=McLagan=] joined up with Ron Wood and Rod Stewart of the Jeff Beck Group to form a new combo called Music/{{Faces}}, while Steve Marriott teamed up with future superstar Peter Frampton in Humble Pie. Both groups became successful in TheSeventies and are now counted as important innovators in the BluesRock genre.

Like TheBeatles and TheWho, a major influence on the late seventies/early eighties ModRevival and the {{Britpop}} genre in TheNineties.

** Also "Lazy Sunday" which was probably influenced by TheKinks, and was a probable influence ''on'' {{Blur}}'s "Parklife".

With the concept album ''Ogden's Nut Gone Flake'', the band introduced [[PsychedelicRock psychedelic]] elements to their music, resulting in their [[OneHitWonder most memorable song and biggest American hit]], "Itchycoo Park". However, their success didn't last, and the band disbanded in 1969, and Lane, Jones and [=McLagan=] joined up with Ron Wood and Rod Stewart of the Jeff Beck Group to form a new combo called Music/{{Faces}}, while Steve Marriott teamed up with future superstar Peter Frampton in Humble Pie. Both groups became successful in TheSeventies and are now counted as important innovators in the BluesRock genre.

A British mod group that started up in London back in 1965, the Small Faces were Steve Marriott (lead guitar, lead vocal), Ronnie Lane (bass guitar), Ian [=McLagan=] (organ, piano) and Kenney Jones (drums). Their sound was rooted in American R&B, {{Blues}} and {{Music/Soul}} music and overall they sounded not dissimilar to TheWho. Indeed, if any band was ever "number two to the Who" in the mod scene, it would be this one.

** Also "Lazy Sunday" which was probably influenced by TheKinks, and was a probable influence ''on'' {{Blur}}'s "parklife".

With the concept album ''Ogden's Nut Gone Flake'', the band introduced [[PsychedelicRock psychedelic]] elements to their music, resulting in their [[OneHitWonder most memorable song and biggest American hit]], "Itchycoo Park". However, their success didn't last, and the band disbanded in 1969, and Lane, Jones and [=McLagan=] joined up with Ron Wood and Rod Stewart of the Jeff Beck Group to form a new combo called TheFaces, while Steve Marriott teamed up with future superstar Peter Frampton in Humble Pie. Both groups became successful in TheSeventies and are now counted as important innovators in the BluesRock genre.