In his new book ronnie wood shares a series of original artworks inspired by the. Jul 21, 2011 an exclusive view of the faces in rehearsal. Since 2005, ronnie has been painting the set lists of the rolling stones rehearsals. As ronnie wood says himself, he is the new boy of the rolling stones meaning hes only been a member for more than thirty years. Woods new book, how can it be, collects stories, drawings and memories of his time with the birds not to be confused with u.
Artist the book numbered from 1 to 250 and signed by ronnie wood, each book is quarterbound in turquoise leather with foil blocking and gilt page edging. Ronnie wood and kenney jones reminisce about the faces and discuss their new limited edition book, faces 196975, from genesis. The book seemed to concentrate more on his time with the rolling stones than the faces which was a bit of a disappointment for me but it was still an interesting read and i was especially interested in his art work as i had thought this was. Much of the material in the book comes from a dusty. Faces 196975 is the first book ever published by the band and features original text by ronnie wood, ian mclagan and kenney jones. Much of the material in the book comes from a dusty diary wood had written in 1965 that was found at his mothers house almost 50 years later.
Welcome to the ronnie wood art exhibition in association with brock street gallery. The guitarist of the british band the rolling stones, ronnie wood, who has been painting since he was 7, presents in barcelona his recent book ronnie wood artist, a compilation of his paintings and artistic works that has been prologado by emmanuel guigon, director of the picasso museum on monday 25 september 2017. Whether you are a stones or faces fan or not, most will enjoy the book for its entertaining. Ronnie wood faces tone discussion in guitars in general started by tonii, jan 27, 20. He is regarded as one of the most talented axemen of his generation.
Faces 196975 book launch interview with authors ronnie. He has been a member of the jeff beck group, the faces, the new barbarians, rod stewarts solo projects, and the rolling stones. Ronnie woods faces, time and places art exhibition. Jan 22, 2018 ronnie wood revisits his first band in new book, reunites with faces, plays a cigar box guitar this year has been a trip down memory lane for rolling stones guitarist ronnie wood. Jo wood has found love with new man carl douglas a top rugby coach but he is not a fan. The faces with rod stewart and ronnie wood, classic rock poster 1972 stay with me, written by rod stewart and ronnie wood, was first recorded by their band faces for the 1971 album a nod is as good as a wink. Faces 196975 book launch interview with authors ronnie wood. Following just two albums, truth and beckola, wood and stewart left to join bassist ronnie lane, keyboardist ian mclagen, and drummer kenny jones in the faces.
Ronnie wood on the rolling stones, drugs, tours and the. Nme report new faces gig posted may 24, 2010 the faces to play uk festival with mick hucknall on vocals. Ronnie wood and kenney jones reminisce about the faces and discuss their new limited edition book, faces 196975, from genesis publications. Gunslinger recorded live in new york city 2 novembre 1992 by ronnie wood. Rod stewart, ronnie wood and kenney jones announce the faces reunion ronnie wood rolling stones the roling stones kenney jones david wood ron woods the face stone world top trumps past the hurdles. Ten years before he joined the rolling stones, ronnie woods musical. Stones guitarist ronnie who left the faces to play alongside keith richards and co. The estimated speaking fee range to book ronnie wood for your event is available upon request. The rolling stones musician, 72, attended a private art viewing for the ronnie wood collection with his wife sally, 41, at 35 baker street in london on thursday evening. Ronnie wood discusses the faces,time and places exhibit on april 9, 2012, in new york. Ronnie wood received formal art training at ealing art college before beginning his musical career, and throughout his time in the jeff beck group, the faces, and the rolling stones, he has constantly explored his passion for painting and drawing.
Faces were an english rock band formed in 1969 by members of small faces after lead singerguitarist steve marriott left that group to form humble pie. Somehow the faces seem to get overlooked these days. Ronald frederick ronnie lane was an english musician, songwriter, and producer who is best known as the bass guitarist and founding member of two prominent english rock and roll bands. An official signed limited edition with new text by ronnie wood, ian mclagan and kenney jones illustrated with hundreds of photographs documenting the chaotic intensity of the faces career. Ron wood, ronnie lane, ian mclagan, rod stewart, and kenney jones drank their way around the world, but they also made asskicking music along the way. His other bands include the birds, the creation, the jeff beck group, the small faces, and the faces. Hes married to jo wood, is a globally renowned artist and lives in surrey, england and ireland. Ronnie wood is an english musician, guitarist, bassist, songwriter and artist. Everyone knows about the groups originshow mick jagger, keith richards, brian jones, charlie watts and bill wyman got together to express their love for american bluesbut what of ronnie wood. All known releases, live appearances and session work with artists such as the birds, the creation, jeff beck group, the faces and of course his solo work. Watch ron woods incredible guitar collection videomuzic. Ronald david wood born 1 june 1947 is an english rock musician, songwriter.
Featuring cameos by legends such as eric clapton, jimmy page, rod stewart and pete townshend, ronnies adventures on the road to superstardom were handwritten in his private diary of. Sealed in original genesis publications wrappings photos of book seen. Feb 06, 2020 ronnie woods ex jo reveals her new rugby coach beau is not a rolling stones fan ronnie wood exclusive. Would a trussart which build specifically get me there. Ronnie wood is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. Ronnie wood struggled to make his way to his gig as he tripped and lost his footing while battling his way through the crowds outside the venue on wednesday.
Ronnie wood revisits his first band in new book, reunites. Drugs were passed from one rock star to another, as well as the girlfriends and wives. Sep 15, 2015 woods new book, how can it be, collects stories, drawings and memories of his time with the birds not to be confused with u. The band released two albums, truth and beckola, which became moderate successes. Ronnie is joining the ben waters band, playing two shows in london. Ronnie wood trips and loses his footing as he arrives at his. To promote it, wood formed and toured with the new barbarians, playing 20. Ampeg fanatically checked all the amps before they went out to make absolutely sure they were incapable of distortion. Jun 30, 2007 ronnie wood, who was a guitarist with the jeff beck group and the faces before he joined the stones, has lived to tell his story. Witty and oozes ronnie woods personality and sense of humor. A piece of artwork by ronnie wood at the 2012 opening of an exhibition of woods artwork, faces, time and places, in new york. Ronnie wood biography childhood, life achievements. I got together with rod at his 70th with drummer kenney jones and we played stay with.
Ronnie wood holds a drawing from his 1965 diary photo from the genesis publications website. Sealed in original genesis publications wrappings photos of book. Ronnie wood revisits his first band in new book, reunites with faces, plays a cigar box guitar this year has been a trip down memory lane for rolling stones guitarist ronnie wood. The autobiography is crammed with goodnatured recountings of the wild world of rocknrolls golden age.
Though best known as the lead guitarist for the rolling stones, youre as likely to find him sketching a charcoal portrait as working on a new track with guitar in hand. The book seemed to concentrate more on his time with the rolling stones than the faces which was a bit of a disappointment for me but it was still an interesting read and i was especially interested in his art work as i had thought this was something he had come to. With the 2019 edition of the rolling stones no filter tour coming, its the perfect time to look back at the bands blues roots in the early 1960s. The remaining small facesian mclagan keyboards, ronnie lane bass guitar, vocals, and kenney jones drums and percussionwere joined by ronnie wood guitar and rod stewart lead vocals, both from the jeff beck group, and the new. Is a faces reunion still possible with ronnie lane and ian mclagan gone. In his fourth decade as a rolling stone, ron wood is still the new boy as close as anyone alive to the bands surviving core, but never an equal member. Ronnie wood steps into the room with a crackle of wiry, crowhaired warmth. Nov 29, 2018 ronnie wood on the rolling stones no filter tour, new stones music, bonding with keith richards and how being a stone compares to being in the faces. Ronnie wood shares memories from the birds, the jeff beck group, the faces, the. Ronnie wood has been a member of the rolling stones for over thirty years.
The inside of the dropback box is lined with the poster nods as good as a wink artwork. About ronnie few can claim to have had as stellar, or diverse, a career as ron wood. After reading this book i did wonder how ronnie wood is still alive. Ronnie wood art exhibition no1 for ronnie wood art. Wood joined the jeff beck group in 1967 as a bass player. Faces is the first book ever published by the band and features original text by ronnie. The book is housed in a cloth solander box with gold foil blocking. The group found great success in the uk and mainland europe, though were relegated to cult status in the united states. Ronnie woods faces, time and places art exhibition photo. But ronnie played killer bass, a very natural musician. He has performed with many english bands and is best known for his association with faces and rolling stones.
Jan 27, 20 live talking zemaitis songs only tones from ronnie wood early faces is something im trying to dig into. Ronald david ronnie wood is an english rock guitarist and bassist best known as a member of the rolling stones, faces, and the jeff beck group. Ronnie wood generally travels from and can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Beckola, wood and stewart left to join bassist ronnie lane, keyboardist ian mclagen, and drummer kenny jones in the faces. The book s cover features a painting of the rolling stones performing at the super bowl in 2006, an oil painting that is now owned by president bill clinton.
Apr 10, 2012 ronnie wood and kenney jones reminisce about the faces and discuss their new limited edition book, faces 196975, from genesis publications. Faces confirmed posted may 25, 2010 faces will play goodwood. Ronnie by ron wood share book recommendations with your. He started his career as a guitarist with rhythm and blues band, the birds.
Nobody had ever heard of any of the other guys like wood or stewart. Ronnie wood art exhibition no1 for ronnie wood art collectors. Ronnie woods ex jo reveals her new rugby coach beau is not a rolling stones fan ronnie wood exclusive. The book also includes forewords by paul weller, slash, mick hucknall and glen matlock, an afterword by paul westerberg and is introduced by guitar world editor, brad tolinski. Getty cbs news ronnie wood says he plans to celebrate saturdays rock and roll hall of fame induction. Mostly from the bbcparis cinema 71 boot as my guide. New faces book posted june 4, 2010 faces 196975 i feel like playing out soon posted june 4, 2010 ronnie woods new album out soon.
Ronnie wood revisits his first band in new book, reunites with faces, plays a cigar box guitar. Veteran rocker ronnie wood, 70, on beating cancer, becoming a father. The remaining small facesian mclagan keyboards, ronnie lane bass guitar, vocals, and kenney jones drums and percussionwere joined by ronnie wood guitar and rod stewart lead vocals, both from the jeff beck group, and the new line. Wood confirms that faces frontman rod stewart will join them to perform at the event. Ronnie wood and mick taylor pay tribute to bluesman jimmy reed in new york city.
Signed by ronnie wood, kenney jones and ian mclagan. Please feel free to send in additions, corrections, questions or scans of missing ticket stubs to nico. If you have never heard of ronnie wood, then you know little about rock n roll. The group split in 1969, and wood departed along with lead vocalist rod stewart to join former small faces members ronnie lane, ian mclagan and kenney jones in a new group named faces. May 30, 2019 woods first real break was joining the first edition of the jeff beck group in 1968 as a bassist and rod stewart on vocals. Ronnie wood, who was a guitarist with the jeff beck group and the faces before he joined the stones, has lived to tell his story. Go behind the scenes with the faces and their new limited edition book. Ronnie wood latest news, views, gossip, pictures, video. Ronnie wood on the rolling stones no filter tour, new stones music, bonding with keith richards and how being a stone compares to being in the faces. Last week, wood joined rod stewart and kenney jones, the surviving members of the faces, for a sevensong set at the hurtwood park polo club in ewhurst, surrey, u. Before he was a rolling stone, a face, or a member of the jeff beck group, ronnie wood flew the nest aged just 17 with his first band, the birds.
A twotime inductee into the rock and roll hall of fame with the rolling stones and the faces, he has played in some of the most influential rock groups of all time and guested with a whos who of british music. In 1972, wood and faces bassist ronnie lane composed the soundtrack to the. Dec 30, 2007 in his fourth decade as a rolling stone, ron wood is still the new boy as close as anyone alive to the bands surviving core, but never an equal member. Nov 21, 2019 ronnie wood struggled to make his way to his gig as he tripped and lost his footing while battling his way through the crowds outside the venue on wednesday. Oct 02, 2007 after reading this book i did wonder how ronnie wood is still alive. Ronnie wood speakers bureau and booking agent info. Faces reunion brilliant, but we wont do it for the money ronnie wood says he would love a faces reunion as long as it wasnt about money. A twotime inductee into the rock and roll hall of fame with the rolling stones and the faces, he has played in some of the most influential rock groups of all time and guested with a.
Ronnie wood, 72, playfully attempts to scribble on his. The song has also appeared on various faces compilations. Ronnie wood trips and loses his footing as he arrives at. Fully bound in a purple suede leather with gold foil blocking and page edges. His whole life seemed to revolve around drugs and drink. How ronnie wood plans to toast rock and roll hall of fame. The resulting canvases document sellout tours, historic concerts, as well as closeddoor sessions. Dec 12, 2019 the rolling stones musician, 72, attended a private art viewing for the ronnie wood collection with his wife sally, 41, at 35 baker street in london on thursday evening.