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Rolling Stones on video: Keith Richards joins The Faces on I’d Rather Go Blind
Kilburn State Gaumont Theatre, London, England, Dec. 23 1974
More about The Faces’ ‘Farewell Concert’ in London in 1974 with guest Keith Richards
On December 23 1974 the legendary Faces bid farewell to their home country with a historic performance at London’s Kilburn State Theatre. Built as a cinema in the 1930s, the place became a hub for music and entertainment before its eventual closure (currently the Gaumont State Cinema) The group, fronted by Rod Stewart and featuring Ian McLagan on keyboards, Ron Wood on guitar, Kenney Jones on drums, and Tetsu Yamauchi on bass, delivered what would be their final UK concert. Although Faces embarked on two U.S. tours in 1975, this London show marked a significant milestone and was later immortalized on film under the title Rod Stewart & Faces – The Final Concert.
The performance was a high-energy showcase of the band’s raw talent and love for rock and roll. The setlist featured a mix of their hits and iconic covers, including Bobby Womack’s It’s All Over Now and Jimi Hendrix’s Angel. Adding to the excitement, Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards joined the band on stage for powerful renditions of Chuck Berry’s Sweet Little Rock’n Roller, Etta James’ I’d Rather Go Blind and Sam Cooke’s Twistin’ The Night Away.
The concert concluded with two standout tracks from Rod Stewart’s solo career – You Wear It Well and Maggie May – before closing on a heartfelt note with an a cappella performance of We’ll Meet Again, a tradition for Faces’ shows from 1971 to 1974. Their final UK concert captured the spirit of Faces at their peak, leaving an enduring legacy in rock history and marking the end of an iconic era with the band’s blending of raw energy, soulful vocals, and iconic hits during the 1970s.
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