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Kenny Jones: The Face in the Shadows

Danny Holloway, New Musical Express, 20 May 1972

THE FACES phenomenon started eight months ago when they supported T. Rex at the Weeley Festival. They followed that appearance with another crowd pleaser at the Oval when they appeared on the Who's bill. Since that time, they have emerged as one of England's best live acts and have sold mounds of records. Many people have said that the Faces, more than any other band, were responsible for bringing back the fun and glamour to rock and roll.

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