List of Small Faces members

Small Faces were originally a British rhythm and blues band with a heavy mod following.[1] They were later heavily praised and regarded as an influential psychedelic group with songs such as "Here Come the Nice","Itchycoo Park" and "Lazy Sunday"[2] Formed in early 1965, the group originally included guitarist and lead singer Steve Marriott, bassist Ronnie Lane, keyboardist and guitarist Jimmy Winston and drummer Kenney Jones. History

Small Faces in 1965 (left to right) Marriott, Lane, Jones and Winston
In 1968 (left to right) Marriott, McLagan, Jones
(seated) Lane

1965–1969

Small Faces were formed in early 1965 by Steve Marriott, previously of the Moments, Ronnie Lane and Kenney Jones of the Outcasts and Marriott's acquaintance Jimmy Winston.[3] Don Arden signed them onto Decca Records, and released their debut single "Whatcha Gonna Do About It" shortly thereafter. It managed to reach number 14 on the UK Singles Chart.[4] The follow up single "I've Got Mine" was not nearly as successful, as it failed to chart in the UK.

Winston left the band for a solo career shortly after.[5][6] In a 2000 interview, Kenney Jones 'stated' the reason Winston was fired from the band was because "He (Winston) got above his station and tried to compete with Steve Marriott." Reality is he left. [7] Ian McLagan, of the Muleskinners, replaced Winston as the keyboardist.[5] McLagan played his debut performance with them on 2 November 1965.[8] After "Sha-La-La-La-Lee" became their first top ten hit, the Small Faces enjoyed widespread success, particularly in the UK and mainland Europe. It is commonly rumoured the group split on New Year's Eve of 1968, when Marriott stormed off stage, stating "I Quit".[9] The truth is that they were actually obligated to perform a few scheduled live performances during the earlier parts of 1969 before finally splitting, with Marriott forming Humble Pie, and the remaining Small Faces created Faces with Rod Stewart and Ronnie Wood.

Members
Image Name Years active Instruments Release contributions
 Steve Marriott
  • 1965–1969
  • 1975–1978
  • lead and backing vocals
  • lead and rhythm guitar
  • keyboards
 all Small Faces releases
 Kenney Jones
  • drums
  • percussion
  • backing vocals
 Ronnie Lane
  • 1965–1969
  • 1975
  • backing and lead vocals
  • bass
  • rhythm guitar
Jimmy Winston 1965
  • rhythm and lead guitars
  • keyboards
  • backing and lead vocals
Ian McLagan
  • 1965–1969
  • 1975–1978
  • backing and lead vocals
  • keyboards
  • rhythm guitar
  • bass
Rick Wills
  • 1976–1978
  • bass
  • backing vocals
Jimmy McCulloch
  • 1977–1978
  • lead and rhythm guitars
  • backing vocals
 78 in the Shade (1978)

Timeline

Lineups
Lineup Members Contributions
31 January – 31 October 1965
1 November 1965 – February 1969
  • Steve Marriott – guitars, keyboards, vocals
  • Kenney Jones – drums, percussion
  • Ian McLagan – keyboards, bass, guitars, vocals
  • Ronnie Lane – bass, guitars, vocals
Band inactive February 1969 – Late 1975
Late 1975
  • Steve Marriott – guitars, keyboards, vocals
  • Kenney Jones – drums, percussion
  • Ian McLagan – keyboards, bass, guitars, vocals
  • Ronnie Lane – bass, guitars, vocals
 None
Early 1976 – September 1977
  • Steve Marriott – guitars, keyboards, harmonica, vocals
  • Kenney Jones – drums, percussion
  • Ian McLagan – keyboards, guitars, vocals
  • Rick Wills – bass, vocals
September 1977 – 1978
  • Steve Marriott – guitars, keyboards, vocals
  • Kenney Jones – drums, percussion
  • Ian McLagan – keyboards, guitars, vocals
  • Rick Wills – bass, vocals
  • Jimmy McCulloch – guitars, vocals

References
  1. "Influential Rock Musicians 1962–1969 British Invasion". acesandeighths. Archived from the original on 2011-02-22. Retrieved 2019-07-20.
  2. "Small Faces Ultimate Collection Review". BBC Online. Retrieved 2019-07-20.
  3. "Small Faces Story Part 2". www.makingtime.co.uk. Retrieved 2019-07-20.
  4. "OFFICIAL SINGLES CHART". officialcharts. Retrieved 2019-07-20.
  5. "Small Faces Talk to You: The Story of the Small Faces in their own Words – Four Small Faces". Ian McLagan Official Site. Archived from the original on 14 November 2010. Retrieved 20 July 2019.
  6. "Jimmy Winston Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 2019-07-20.
  7. "Kenney Jones Interview". the Official Faces Homepage. Archived from the original on 2011-06-10. Retrieved 2011-01-31.
  8. Tobler, John (1992). NME Rock 'N' Roll Years. London: Reed International Books Ltd. p. 152. CN 5585.
  9. Buckley (2003). The rough guide to rock. Rough Guides. p. 959.
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