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The Faces (almost) reform – Exclusive Rod ‘n’ Ron photographs!

Marilyn Kennedy reports from the London Faces performance – apparently she had a good time…

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Don’t Hurt Me, Don’t Hurt Me… The Critics Views

Read what the papers say about Rod’s From Maggie May To The Great American Songbook tour – the printed edition includes exclusive photographs.

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Sing Something Simple – Ten questions for Wendy Matthews…

One of the favourites among the collectors is the wonderful voice of Wendy Matthews who sings on β€˜My Heart Stood Still’ included on the Australian pressing. Wendy is somewhat unknown outside of Australia so we tracked her down…

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News from Carmine Rojas

Rod’s former bass player Carmine Rojas has formed a new band called Simranking

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Ian Mc Lagan on tour in the UK

See Mac and the Bump Band when they bring some Texas sunshine into your lives.

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Review: Ronnie Lane Benefit, April 8, 2004

This come-all-ye in memory of the much-loved Ronnie Plonk Lane was a thoroughly merited testimonial for an artist who’s rarely received his due.

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Rachel doesn’t want a Penny from Rod

Rachel set pulses racing at the launch of Ultimo’s spring/summer 2004 collection in Debenhams.

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Those were the days – now on DVD

Originally released in 1988 with a little help from SMILER, The Faces video biography finally makes it onto DVD! Review by Martin Burgin

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That old Devil called Rod – Musical review

Dominic Murphy will definitely be going back to see that Devil lady again! Read his review.

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Songbook: Brilliant or Abysmal?

Al Mitchell loves the Songbook albums and thinks they are the perfect vehicle for Rod’s voice. Neal Webb, on the other hand, feels Rod has betrayed his fans.

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