I'm wondering why noone has posted the announcement of the coming new Faces album before: Faces to release new album after more than 50 years

I don't know what anyone else thinks, but my opinion is that over let's say over the last decade plus or so, these guys have squandered so many opportunities to get back together, record, and perform. I have almost lost count of the number of occasions that there's been some gleeful announcement that the Faces are reforming etc, and then .... precisely zilch ! And it has happened again and again. After a while, the old "cry wolf" syndrome kicks in. We, the adoring public, see/hear yet one more such announcement, roll our eyes in despair, and just dismiss it as yet more nonsense.

There were in all fairness a few half hearted attempts to do something "Faces" over the years, but they were just one-offs really. There was the performance at the VINTAGE festival, with Mick Hucknall on vocals, and they also performed at the Royal Albert Hall if memory serves me well. Then there was another effort (this time actually with Rod) at Kenney Jones' Hurtwood Park place, but by that time Ian Maclagan had died.

It just seems to me that for whatever reason(s), and I'm sure there many different reasons - probably all perfectly valid, that the whole business of the mighty FACES reuniting so many years after their heyday is just an unfortunate history of many an opportunity squandered !

It's much the same story with a KINKS reunion. Over the decades there have been so many rumours, and yet .... nada ! Zilch ! Ships unfortunately do sail - never to return, and the KINKS reunion ship has well and truly done so.

Such is life !

I agree with above, I don't think there will ever be a "Faces" reunion. Rod just can't do it, not for the past 20 years or more could he sing like he used to.

I also wonder if there was tension between Rod and Mac, seems like after Mac died Rod was all over a Faces reunion, then again probably just to promote some shclock he was peddling. His lame excuses for missing out on Faces reunions make me think he's just not up for it and doesn't want to embarrass himself anymore.

Rod and Mac weren't the best of friends. Mac made that known on more than one occasion.

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I'm wondering why noone has posted the announcement of the coming new Faces album before: Faces to release new album after more than 50 years

More info on page 10 in this thread.

Actually I saw Rod in February and his voice was in fine form.

Just heard on the radio that the Faces album is slated for 2026. If there's to be a new Stones album and tour, how do we all see that one playing out? Don't think Rod would tour a new Faces album, he said he's done with Rock and Roll shows...

I saw Rod a few days ago (Thursday 8th May), he's currently on (supposedly) his final tour of rock n' roll shows, the tour is aptly called the ONE LAST TIME tour. He was as good as ever in my opinion, pretty bloody amazing for 80 years old. The voice might be a tad weaker than in years gone by, but he still has it in spades.

I've become very cynical over the years whenever I read/hear about reunions & all that jazz. In the case of the FACES, yes we might get some new songs/a new album, but the notion that we'll see what's left of the FACES (I mean those former members who are still alive - Rod, Ronnie, Kenney) actually out and about performing some shows ? Nah, don't think so. They've squandered so many opportunities over the years to properly reform and tour to some extent, that nowadays - it's all too little and way way too late. It pains me to think so and to say so, but that's nevertheless what my thoughts are on the matter.

I saw Rod in February (been seeing him since 1977) - and , yes, it was a very good show. His voice was fine and the setlist featured a lot of early 70s stuff.

I disregard ANY faces talk since nothing ever comes to fruition.

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I saw Rod in February (been seeing him since 1977) - and , yes, it was a very good show. His voice was fine and the setlist featured a lot of early 70s stuff.

I disregard ANY faces talk since nothing ever comes to fruition.

Indeed, you're absolutely right. Such a shame, but it seems that either they couldn't get it together, or perhaps for some wholly unimaginable reason - they maybe didn't even want to ? God knows !?

Rod Stewart reveals he’s on voice rest following previous health concerns

Singer will mark end of his large-scale touring career with ambitious performance run

Lydia Spencer-Elliott
12 May 2025


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Rod Stewart reveals he’s on voice rest following previous health concerns

Singer will mark end of his large-scale touring career with ambitious performance run

Lydia Spencer-Elliott
12 May 2025


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If Sir Ambiguity really is winding down his rock n roll career on this One Last Time Tour (and do I trust anything he says about any of this? of course not), it would mean these concerts are his last opportunities to bring Ronnie and Kenney onstage for a last go at a few of the great Faces songs.

Is my hope for this to happen irrational? Of course. But I don't mind hoping a little bit anyway.

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Rod loves to play the "I want to play with the Faces" then suddenly has no voice. Never affects his regular tours, just when he starts blabbing about the Faces.

Rod Stewart at 80: Do Ya (Still) Think I’m Sexy?

?The rock legend, sprinter, model railroader and soccer superfan shows no signs of slowing down

By Rob Tannenbaum

Published May 22, 2025

Q: When you quit, will there be a farewell tour, or will you just walk off into the sunset?

A: I can’t make my mind up, because I’ve got so much more music to do. I’d like to get a big orchestra and play those glorious songs I did from the Great American Songbook.

At the moment, I’m doing a covers album of all the songs I’ve ever wanted to cover—doing it with my band and recording it in my gym. I’m supposed to do a country album, which the record company would like me to do. And we’re working on a Faces album, so that’s three projects that have got to be done.

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Rod Stewart at the American Music Awards, May 26

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Rod loves to play the "I want to play with the Faces" then suddenly has no voice. Never affects his regular tours, just when he starts blabbing about the Faces.

You know, I just can't picture a post-Faces Rod back on stage with the Faces. He's changed so much.

Rod confirms Ronnie will guest at Glastonbury on "That Peter Crouch Podcast", May 28 (@ 8:20 min)

And with Kenney Jones?

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Rod Stewart Cancels US tour

Sir Rod Stewart has cancelled a run of concerts in the US after having the flu, just weeks before his appearance at the Glastonbury festival later this month.

The 80-year-old singer said he was “devastated” to cancel or reschedule six shows in the US, due to take place over the next eight days.

The dates are part of what Stewart has described as his last “large-scale world tour”.

Stewart is due to play the coveted “legends” slot at the Pyramid stage at Glastonbury on Sunday 29 June. He last appeared at the festival when he headlined in 2002.

In a post on Instagram in the early hours of Saturday, he posted: “I have to cancel and reschedule my next six concerts in June as I continue to recover from the flu.

“So sorry my friends. I’m devastated and sincerely apologize for any inconvenience to my fans. I’ll be back on stage and will see you soon.”

Earlier this week, Stewart said he couldn’t perform at two concerts, including one at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, due to the viral illness.

In his latest announcement three gigs at the venue were called off, including one that was rescheduled after a show was cancelled on Monday.

Two dates in California have been moved to mid-September.

Stewart has had a few health setbacks this year. He cancelled three concerts in January after having strep throat and Covid in the space of a few days, and after a concert in May he was seen with a sign around his neck reading: “Sorry. Cannot talk. Having vocal rest.”

Stewart recently announced his appearance at Glastonbury would be alongside his former Faces bandmate Ronnie Wood, who is better known for being a member of the the Rolling Stones.

He told That Peter Crouch Podcast he was only due to play for an hour and 15 minutes. “But I’ve asked them: ‘Please, another 15 minutes,’ because I play for over two hours every night and it’s nothing.”

That "headline" is wrong.

Rod cancelled 4 upcoming shows and rescheduled two others. The remaining dates of the tour have not been cancelled.



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That "headline" is wrong.

Rod cancelled 4 upcoming shows and rescheduled two others. The remaining dates of the tour have not been cancelled.

It's wrong in multiple ways: since when is an ongoing Vegas residency a "tour"? This month's Nevada shows Rod doesn't even list as part of the upcoming tour, which starts July 8 in Raleigh. So far there is no indication that that is threatened.

All these outlets shouting "cancellations of the North American tour" are just clickbaiting people.

The Guardian headline read "Rod Stewart cancels US tour dates with Glastonbury legends slot weeks away".

The link to that article created in the post above omitted most of that headline.

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Rod talks to BBC Radio 2's Zoe Ball:

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From an interview with Craig McLean, posted June 17:

Glastonbury

“It’s difficult because they only gave me an hour-and-a-quarter slot. So I begged them: can I do another 15 minutes? Because usually I play for two hours. It means that there’s a lot of songs that people love that I won’t be able to play – and I’ve got three guests coming on,” he adds, clarifying that they’re singers (he won’t say who) and that Ronnie Wood, the Rolling Stone who’s his old Faces mate, is also coming on.

“But I’m really looking forward to it. And it is a different gig. It’s like when you’re playing a cup final: you’re trying to treat it like another game. But, of course, it’s not. It’s special.”

So, what can RT readers tuning in at home expect to see? “It’ll be glamorous, it’ll be sexy. Not me – I’m talking about the other members of the group! And we’ve got a little orchestra coming on to play with us. And we may have some bagpipes…”

Full interview > [www.radiotimes.com]

Giant boombox toilet co-designed by Sir Rod Stewart unveiled at Glastonbury

Sir Rod will be playing the festival’s tea-time legends slot on Sunday.

Hannah Roberts
25th June 2025


A WaterAid volunteer poses next to a bog in a boombox (Yui Mok/PA)

A giant boombox-shaped toilet, co-designed by Sir Rod Stewart, has been unveiled at Glastonbury Festival.

WaterAid’s Boombox Bog houses a toilet that sits behind the tape deck of a giant blue boombox decorated with leopard print, a pattern often worn by Sir Rod.

The veteran rockstar, 80, will perform in front of thousands of music fans on Sunday when he plays the coveted tea-time legends slot on the Pyramid Stage, which sits nearby to the toilet.

The Maggie May singer said: “I’ve spent my life singing to packed arenas and festival crowds, but nothing hits a high note quite like clean water and a decent loo.

“They might not be sexy, but they’re life-changing.

“That’s why I’ve teamed up with WaterAid to bring our funky Boombox Bog to Glastonbury Festival and shine a light on the importance of these everyday essentials that millions still live without.

“Together, we’re creating change that’s gonna last forever.”

Festival-goers will be able to hear some of Sir Rod’s hits from the Boombox Bog including Da Ya Think I’m Sexy? and Sailing while also listening to specially recorded water-themed messages from the singer.

Jennie York, executive director of communications and fundraising, WaterAid, said: “We’re so grateful to Rod for helping share the amazing power of clean water and a decent toilet with the funkiest loo at Glastonbury Festival.

“It’s a fun and engaging way to celebrate the wonderful things that can happen if everyone has these basic needs met.

“Our fantastic volunteers are onsite keeping the water flowing and the toilets gleaming, so Festival-goers can focus on the magic that makes Glastonbury unforgettable.


The toilet features a leopard print seat (Yui Mok/PA)

“But when the music stops, we don’t. We’re bringing people together to help build a world where everyone has the water they need to stay healthy, learn and thrive. Change really does start with water.”

Non-profit organisation WaterAid has been a charity partner of Glastonbury since 1994, supporting water and sanitation services on site while also highlighting the work it does across the globe.

Thousands of revellers are descending onto Worthy Farm in Pilton, Somerset, which opened its doors on Wednesday, for five-days of music and performing arts.

This year’s event will see headline performances from British rock/pop band The 1975, veteran singer Neil Young and his band the Chrome Hearts, and US pop star Olivia Rodrigo.

Sir Rod’s performance will come after the singer postponed a string of concerts in the US, due to take place this month, while he recovered from flu.

The singer has teased he will welcome a number of guests to the stage during his set, including his former Faces bandmember Ronnie Wood.

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Revisiting the 4 CD set 'Five guys walk into a bar' in my car's CD-player. I went from CD 1 to 4 and back again.It's an amazing set of songs and many great live performances. Ronnie in excellent form. Great guitar sound. Get if you can!

Just gave a listen to the BBC 2 interview and read the RadioTimes story... less to hear about his Glastonbury Legend appearance in a few days than because I'm seeing his full 2 hr show (thankfully in relatively more comfort in fairly close-in amphitheater seats) nine days later in Raleigh, the opening of his N. American tour.

Those were interesting reports. I honestly haven't followed his "newer" (to me) music for a very long time... not since Faces broke up in '75! And Rod went exclusively solo, off into disco (Do You Think I'm Sexy IMO is just embarrassing drek), more poppy music, and then American standards. None of that by him has ever interested me. So one '73 Faces show was the only time I've ever seen him live.

I've never even watched youtubes of his modern era concerts, although I probably should check one out. In the RadioTimes story I learned he has a 12 piece band, six of them being hot women. Says they make the aftershow band get-togethers a lot more fun for him. To Glasto he's bringing all of them (while always pointing put how much money it's costing him to do this gig), plus he says THREE guest singers, plus he's bringing Ronnie out. But do we assume from no mention of him that Kenney Jones didn't get an invite? If not, I don't get that.

He's is reviving Mandolin Wind live, and is proud of that. Good... although I can't imagine why he ever dropped it. (He notes he is not doing it this weekend at Glasto for lack of time.)

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Revisiting the 4 CD set 'Five guys walk into a bar' in my car's CD-player. I went from CD 1 to 4 and back again.It's an amazing set of songs and many great live performances. Ronnie in excellent form. Great guitar sound. Get if you can!

My favorite Faces compilation.