Rock trio comes together again after over 50 years for new album
Three members of a renowned rock band are coming together for the first time in over half a century to work on a new album. Kenney Jones, the drummer for The Faces, revealed in an interview with The Telegraph that he, singer Rod Stewart, and guitarist Ronnie Wood have collaborated on 11 new songs. The trio enlisted the help of Jools Holland for one track and are planning to release these songs as a new Faces album in 2026.
Jones mentioned that most of the tracks are promising, though some may not make the final cut. He expressed uncertainty about the album’s release this year but is hopeful for next year. This album would mark the band’s return to the music scene since their breakup following the 1973 album “Ooh La La.” After disbanding, Stewart pursued a successful solo career, Wood joined the Rolling Stones, and Jones joined The Who for nearly a decade.
According to Jones, due to Stewart’s busy tour schedule and Wood’s commitments with the Rolling Stones, the trio has been working on the new material sporadically. In 2021, Wood and Stewart first revealed to The Telegraph that they were reuniting to create a mix of old and new songs. Stewart promised that the project would come to fruition, emphasizing the uniqueness of their sound. The Faces/Small Faces, inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2012, are known for hits like “Stay with Me” and “Ooh La La,” with Wood on lead vocals. Stewart and Wood were each inducted into the Hall of Fame a second time for their solo work and contributions to the Rolling Stones, respectively.
Jones, an original member of the Small Faces, transitioned to The Faces in 1969 after singer Steve Marriott’s departure to form Humble Pie. Stewart and Wood joined forces with Jones, bassist Ronnie Lane, and keyboardist Ian McLagan to form the spinoff band. Though Lane, Marriott, and McLagan have passed away, Stewart, Wood, and Jones have reunited multiple times over the years as a trio.
There are reports that Jones, Wood, and Stewart might also be working on a documentary featuring previously unseen footage from the Faces’ 1972 performances, although details remain confidential for now. This collaboration shows the enduring friendship and musical talent of these legendary rock musicians.