Rock fans, get ready for some seriously exciting news from the legendary world of British rock — Ronnie Wood and Rod Stewart are back in the studio together. Yeah, you read that right. The iconic Faces duo is cooking up some fresh tunes, and the chemistry? Well, it hasn’t missed a beat since their wild days in the ’60s.
Wood dropped this musical bombshell during a recent chat on BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs. “Absolutely nothing has changed,” he told host Lauren Laverne, his voice carrying that familiar warmth that’s made him one of rock’s most beloved figures. The revelation feels particularly poignant as we head into 2025, marking nearly six decades since these two first started raising hell together.
They’ve already laid down what Wood describes as “a good body of songs” — though getting these two rock titans in the same room isn’t exactly a walk in the park these days. Their recent Glastonbury performance of “Stay With Me” proved they’ve still got that magic, even if some things have changed. Stewart, now 80, apparently isn’t too keen on those ear-splitting amplifiers anymore. (Who’d have thought, right?)
Remember those infamous hotel stories? Wood couldn’t help but crack a smile while recounting how The Faces earned their ban from the Holiday Inn chain. Picture this: hotel corridors transformed into makeshift living rooms, complete with furniture, wall art, and — get this — slippers carefully arranged outside the elevator. Talk about room service with a twist.
“We weren’t allowed in any hotels,” Wood chuckled. “We used to have to check in as Fleetwood Mac.” Now there’s a detail that probably gave Stevie Nicks a laugh or two over the years.
At 78, Wood’s plate is fuller than a backstage buffet. Between putting the finishing touches on The Rolling Stones’ 32nd studio album and this potential Faces reunion, he’s juggling more projects than a circus performer. But that’s just how he rolls — pun absolutely intended.
The prospect of new Faces material feels like finding a rare vinyl in pristine condition. This isn’t just another rock reunion; it’s a testament to friendships that have weathered everything from sold-out stadiums to personal demons. Wood’s own journey through addiction and recovery adds another layer to this story, with bandmates like Mick Jagger offering crucial support during the tough times.
As we look toward spring 2025, when these new tracks might finally see the light of day, there’s something beautifully fitting about these rock warriors still making music together. Wood remains steadfast in his commitment to both bands — “It would be catastrophic for the band to fall apart and I wouldn’t allow that to happen,” he says of the Stones, while carefully nurturing this renaissance with Stewart.
For those who’ve followed The Faces since their early days (when they rose from the ashes of Small Faces), or jumped on board somewhere along their wild ride, this news hits different. It’s not just about the music — though that’s certainly worth getting excited about. It’s about the enduring power of rock ‘n’ roll friendships, creative partnerships that refuse to fade, and the kind of musical magic that, apparently, even time can’t touch.
Who knows? Maybe this is just the beginning of another chapter in rock’s greatest ongoing story. After all, when it comes to Wood and Stewart, expecting the unexpected has always been part of the deal.