Get ready, music lovers! Ronnie Wood, the legendary guitarist, has exciting news for fans of classic rock. After an incredible 60-year career, set to be celebrated in 2025, Wood isn't slowing down. He's teaming up with his former Faces bandmate, the iconic Sir Rod Stewart, to create new music. This is a collaboration that has fans buzzing with anticipation!
Wood recently revealed on BBC Radio 4's Desert Island Discs that he and Stewart are working on fresh material. They're revisiting songs they started years ago, aiming to finish them in the studio. "We've got a good body of songs going," Wood shared, hinting at a treasure trove of music in the making.
But here's where it gets interesting...
For those unfamiliar, Faces emerged in 1969 from the ashes of the Small Faces. Wood and Stewart, who had previously played together in the Jeff Beck Group, joined Faces after their previous group's split. The band quickly became a force, dominating the UK and European charts for six years, though they found success in the US just before their 1975 breakup. Wood then joined the Rolling Stones, solidifying his place in rock history.
Earlier this year, Stewart and Wood shared the stage at the Glastonbury Festival, delivering a memorable performance of Faces' hit, "Stay With Me." Their enduring friendship was evident in their electrifying onstage chemistry. Wood emphasized how seamlessly they reconnected, saying, "Absolutely nothing had changed."
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Faces drummer Kenney Jones confirmed in an April 2025 interview that the band had recorded 11 songs for a new album, their first since 1973's Ooh La La. While a release this year seems unlikely, a 2025 release is possible. The challenge lies in coordinating the busy schedules of these rock legends, as Wood is touring with The Rolling Stones and Stewart is also touring.
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What are your thoughts on this exciting reunion? Are you eager to hear new music from Wood and Stewart? Do you think this new album will live up to the legacy of Faces? Share your opinions in the comments below!
