F is for Faces ‘First Steps’

Faces only lasted for 6 years, from 1969 to 75, producing 4 studio albums during that time; the first of which was this one: First Steps. They reformed with a different line up in 2009 and just this year they were inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame.

Ronnie reading how to play the guitar.

Opening your début album with a cover isn’t something many (if any) bands do. However it is a Bob Dylan cover, but still. High pitched guitar opens ‘Wicked Messenger’ and launches into country rock. Rod Stewart’s vocals are instantly recognisable singing the biblical lyrics.

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