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1. Are the rumors true about a Faces reunion tour?

2. Is there a Faces box set available?

3. When is the release of the new Bump Band CD?

4. How can I get autographed copies of your book and CDs?

5. When is the Bump Band touring? Will you be coming to my area?

6. Didn't you play on that album with...?

7. Isn't Small Faces the band you were in with Rod Stewart? What's the difference between Small Faces and Faces?

8. When will you be releasing Troublemaker on CD?

9. Which Small Faces labels and merchandise are authorized and Ok to purchase? Do you get royalties?

10. Any plans for a Small Faces box set?

11. How tall are the Small Faces? Who is the shortest and tallest Small Face?

12. What music do you listen to? Who are your musical influences?

13. How do I say 'hello' or get an autograph after a gig?

14. Who started the spiky, Rooster hair do?

15. Where do you buy your shoes?


Q1. Are the rumors true about a Faces reunion tour?

A. I get asked this question more than any other, so here's the answer from the horse's mouth. No. That's it. Rod, Ronnie, Kenney and I have stated categorically there will be no reunion and no tour. Not now or in the future. As much fun as it might be, we've all got separate careers that preclude walking down Memory Lane.

Coming in 2008: The original Faces' studio albums fully remastered with previously unreleased bonus tracks! Track list details coming soon.


Q2. Is there a Faces box set available?

A. Yes! The Faces 4-CD box set Five guys walk into a bar... containing 67 tracks and liner notes by David Fricke, Ian McLagan and others, including many live, radio performances, plus umpteen unheard tracks was released in 2004.

Order a signed copy TODAY at macspages.com. Drop by Faces Central for Box Set news, reviews, and track list details.


Q3. When is the release of the new Bump Band CD?

A. Never Say Never is out NOW! Signed copies available exclusively at maniacrecords.net

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Q4. How can I get autographed copies of your book and CDs?

A. You can order my signed book and CDs here.

I'm really sorry, but I cannot accept CDs or tapes, or any items to be autographed, but if you want to buy any of the above in US dollars or an international money order, or if you just want to write and tell me what's in the yellow bag, my address is below.

Ian McLagan
P.O. Box 739
Manor, TX 78653
USA


Q5. When is the Bump Band touring? Will you be coming to my area?

A. Go to the gigs page for up to the minute tour info.

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Q6. Didn't you play on that album with.....?

A. Be sure to check out Mac's impressive discography.

Contact us if you have something to add to Mac's disco.


Q7. Are the Small Faces the band you were in with Rod Stewart? What's the difference between Small Faces and Faces?

A. It is confusing, but here's how it works: The Small Faces were formed in March 1965 by Steve Marriott, Ronnie Lane, Kenney Jones and Jimmy Winston. Ian McLagan replaced Winston on November 1st 1965, and Steve left to form Humble Pie with Pete Frampton in 1969. Later that year Ronnie Wood joined Ronnie Lane, Kenney Jones and Ian McLagan, followed by Rod Stewart to form a new band. When Warner Bros Records signed us they demanded we keep the name Small Faces because we'd had hits. We disagreed, but they allowed us to change the name to Faces in the UK and Europe. This is why the first album 'First Step' came out as Faces in Europe and as Small Faces in the US. It has led to much confusion, because we toured as Small Faces for a year before Warner Bros let us drop the 'Small' from the name.


Q8. When will you be releasing Troublemaker on CD?

A. This is our most frequently asked question (after the Faces reunion). Well, the day has finally arrived! Purchase your signed copy of Here Comes Trouble at macspages.com. See what Mac has to say about it:

The original 'Troublemaker' album remastered, PLUS my EP 'Last Chance To Dance', PLUS three previously unreleased tracks to knock you out!


Q9. Which Small Faces record labels and merchandise are authorized and Ok to purchase? Do you get royalties?

A. All Sanctuary UK and Universal Small Faces releases are valid, but we're not happy with Charly's performance and hardly any video/DVD company pays us.


Q10. Any plans for a Small Faces box set?

A. We're talking about a proper BBC sessions now that some more tracks have been found.


Q11. How tall are the Small Faces? Who is the shortest and tallest Small Face?

A. Ronnie Lane and I were the giants in the band at 5 ft 6 ins, and Kenney Jones and Steve Marriott were the really teeny tiny chaps at 5 ft 51/2 ins.


Q12. What music do you listen to? Who are your musical influences?

A. Check out Mac's recommended Hot List and everything from A to Z.


Q13. How do I say 'hello' or get an autograph after a gig?

A. Hang around long enough for me to towel down and put on a clean shirt and I'll be right out.


Q14. Who started the spiky, rooster hair-do?

A. It was a mod look. A variation on the 'modernist' hair do.


Q15. Where do you buy your shoes?

A. I like Campers, but there are no great shoes like in the sixties anymore, more's the pity.

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