Rock band trio collaborating on legendary group’s first album in over half a century

A rock trio comprising members of a renowned band is currently in the process of creating the group’s first new album in over five decades. Kenney Jones, the drummer for The Faces, revealed in a recent interview with The Telegraph that he, along with singer Rod Stewart and guitarist Ronnie Wood, have completed recording 11 songs for this upcoming album, which is slated for release in 2026.

Jones mentioned that while most of the songs are of good quality, some may not make the final cut for the album. He expressed his belief that the album may not be released this year but is likely to be available in the following year. This upcoming album will mark The Faces’ first release since “Ooh La La” in 1973.

The Faces, also known as the Small Faces, were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame back in 2012 and are best recognized for hits like “Stay with Me” and “Ooh La La.” The band initially formed in London in 1969 under the leadership of singer and guitarist Steve Marriott, and included keyboardist Ian McLagan and bassist Ronnie Lane alongside Jones, Stewart, and Wood. The Faces disbanded after releasing four studio albums.

Following the group’s dissolution, Stewart pursued a successful solo career, Wood joined the Rolling Stones, and Jones played with The Who for close to a decade. Tragically, Lane and Marriott passed away in 1997, while McLagan died in 2014. Over the years, Stewart, Wood, and Jones have come together sporadically as a trio for various reunions.

Jones disclosed that the trio has been intermittently working on recording new music, referring to these efforts as “little snippets,” owing to Stewart’s demanding touring schedule and Wood’s commitments with the Rolling Stones. In 2021, Wood and Stewart initially announced their plans to reunite and work on both old and new material for the album.

Stewart vowed to fans that the album would be completed, emphasizing the unique sound that the band possesses, asserting, “No other band sounds like us.” Additionally, there are rumors that a documentary may be in the works featuring unreleased footage of The Faces from 1972, although details on this are currently confidential.