<![CDATA[RONNIE LANE - The Ronnie Lane Plonk Blog]]>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:09:26 -0600Weebly<![CDATA[Come Get You Some Ronnie Lane on Amazon!]]>Wed, 02 Oct 2024 22:09:56 GMThttps://www.ronnielane.com/the-ronnie-lane-plonk-blog/come-get-you-some-ronnie-lane-on-amazonOne fine day Team Ronnie Lane was browsing on Amazon, and thought, "Hey!
​What are all these priceless Ronnie Lane gems doing so tucked away?!!" 
All manners of Small Faces, Faces, Slim Chance, and solo albums
​all of the sudden staring us in the face!
So many of these coming to light...
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We get many emails about where can any of these can be found.
So, with a happy face, ronnielane.com has signed on as an affiliate with Amazon.com!
Take more than a peek at this fan-centered page, curated from Amazon
just for us Ronnie Lane Fans in mind:
https://www.ronnielane.com/ronnie-lane-records-amazon-affiliate-recommendations.html
We hope you like what you find!!! Many more to go!
Happy Discovering!
Team Ronnie Lane
P.S. We only need 3 purchases to tap into Amazon's API, where we can start posting album pictures!
]]><![CDATA[Ronnie Lane Turns 77 Years Old In Heaven Today!]]>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 06:00:00 GMThttps://www.ronnielane.com/the-ronnie-lane-plonk-blog/ronnie-lane-turns-77-years-old-in-heaven-todayBorn April 1, 1946, Ronnie Lane, our aces April Fool,
turns 77 in heaven today. 
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​Happy Birthday, Ronnie.
You are always dearly missed by everybody!
Team Ronnie Lane
]]><![CDATA[Happy Birthday To Kenney Jones Today!]]>Fri, 16 Sep 2022 06:00:00 GMThttps://www.ronnielane.com/the-ronnie-lane-plonk-blog/happy-birthday-to-kenney-jones-todayHappy 74th Birthday to Kenney Jones today!
Kenney Jones was born on this date September 16, 1948
in Whitechapel, London, England.
(It was a Thursday!)
Drummer for Small Faces, Faces, The Who and The Jones Gang,
Kenney Jones was a great mate of Ronnie Lane.
Small Faces - Ronnie Lane and Kenney Jones- London, UK October 7, 1969 photo credit- Hulton Archive Collection
Small Faces - Ronnie Lane and Kenney Jones- London, UK October 7, 1969 photo credit- Hulton Archive Collection
Have a peak and a listen to Kenney Jones on the Kenney Jones page!
https://www.ronnielane.com/kenney-jones.html
Happy Birthday, Kenney!
Team Ronnie Lane
]]><![CDATA[Pete Townshend & Ronnie Lane's "Rough Mix" Album Released 45 Years Ago Today, September 16, 1977]]>Fri, 16 Sep 2022 06:00:00 GMThttps://www.ronnielane.com/the-ronnie-lane-plonk-blog/pete-townshend-ronnie-lanes-rough-mix-album-released-45-years-ago-today-september-16-1977Released September 16, 1977, Pete Townshend and Ronnie Lane's
Rough Mix album turns 45 years old today!
Ronnie Lane and Pete Townshend Rough Mix Album 1977 -front cover
Ronnie Lane and Pete Townshend Rough Mix Album 1977 -front cover
Pete Townshend had been initially contacted by Ronnie Lane 
to produce his next album. Instead, the project turned into
​a full-blown collaboration between the pair. 
Rough Mix features songs written by both blokes in a vein less like
that of the Who or Faces, but instead close to the British folk rock vogue
​of the early 1970s among various English bands. 
Rough Mix Album 1977 -Promotional Poster
Rough Mix Album 1977 -Promotional Poster
Secret Ronnie Lane and 
Pete Townshend photo stash here:
https://www.ronnielane.com/pete-townshend-and-ronnie-lane-rough-mix-album-1977.html
Members of Lane's Slim Chance group and other colleagues also appeared on the recording, among them Who bassist John Entwistle, 
Ian Stewart and Charlie Watts from The Rolling Stones,
and Eric Clapton.
Ronnie Lane and Eric Clapton - March 4 1977 Drum & Monkey at Bromlow -photo credit Dave Bagnall
Ronnie Lane and Eric Clapton - March 4 1977 Drum & Monkey at Bromlow -photo credit Dave Bagnall
During the recording of Rough Mix, Lane's multiple sclerosis was diagnosed, but still not revealed generally.
Hustle yourself here to find links to listen to Rough Mix and the beloved song favorites "Annie", "Heart To Hang On To", "Street in the City", "Nowhere To Run", "My Baby Gives It Away", "April Fool" and five other steller tunes. Here also are stellar reviews and a secret stash of Martin Cook's photo shoot for the album
​https://www.ronnielane.com/pete-townshend-and-ronnie-lane-rough-mix-album-1977.html
Team Ronnie Lane
]]><![CDATA[September 15, 1966 ~ Small Faces Single "All Or Nothing" Peaks At #1 On The UK Singles Chart!]]>Thu, 15 Sep 2022 16:24:30 GMThttps://www.ronnielane.com/the-ronnie-lane-plonk-blog/september-15-1966-small-faces-single-all-or-nothing-peaks-at-1-on-the-uk-singles-chartOn September 15, 1966 the Small Faces' single "All Or Nothing"
​peaks at #1 on the UK Singles Chart!
Small Faces - All Or Nothing Single 1966 -US2
Small Faces - All Or Nothing Single 1966 -US2
​Written by Steve Marriott and Ronnie Lane, "All Or Nothing", according to Marriott's mother Kay Marriott, is about Steve's split with ex-fiancée Sue Oliver, though first wife Jenny Rylance states that Marriott told her he wrote the song for her as a result of her split with Rod Stewart. Both statements are said to be correct.
Little known fact: "All Or Nothing" shared the #1 spot that week with
The Beatles' single "Yellow Submarine"!
Watch three Small Faces' performances of "All Or Nothing" here:
​https://www.ronnielane.com/small-faces-single-all-or-nothing-1966.html
Cheers!
Team Ronnie Lane
]]><![CDATA[June 28, 1968 ~ Small Faces' single "The Universal" is released]]>Wed, 29 Jun 2022 04:08:22 GMThttps://www.ronnielane.com/the-ronnie-lane-plonk-blog/june-28-1968-small-faces-single-the-universal-is-releasedSmall Faces' single "The Universal" is released ​June 28, 1968
"The Universal" was the final authorized single released by
​Small Faces before they disbanded in 1969
Small Faces Single -
Small Faces Single - "The Universal" 1968 - Denmark Cover
~"The Universal" reached #16, staying in the top 40 for a total of 10 weeks
​~A densely-lyrical song, the basic track of Marriott alone with an acoustic guitar was originally recorded by him 'on-the-fly' onto a portable tape machine, outdoors in his garden with his dog Seamus
Have a listen to "The Universal" and read more here:
​https://www.ronnielane.com/small-faces-single-the-universal-1968.html
Hello the Universal!
Team Ronnie Lane
]]><![CDATA[This day June 24, 1967: Broadcast of Small Faces performing "Here Come the Nice" on German TV's Beat Club]]>Fri, 24 Jun 2022 19:20:03 GMThttps://www.ronnielane.com/the-ronnie-lane-plonk-blog/this-day-june-24-1967-broadcast-of-small-faces-performing-here-come-the-nice-on-german-tvs-beat-club​🎥 This day June 24, 1967: Broadcast of Small Faces performing
"Here Come the Nice" on German TV's Beat Club
​See almost all other Small Faces' Beat Club performances here:
https://www.ronnielane.com/small-faces-video-performances-on-beat-club-youtube.html
Team Ronnie Lane
]]><![CDATA[Small Faces ~ "Small Faces" 1967 Album Released June 23, 1967, 55 Years Ago Today!]]>Thu, 23 Jun 2022 14:44:08 GMThttps://www.ronnielane.com/the-ronnie-lane-plonk-blog/small-faces-small-faces-1967-album-released-june-23-1967-55-years-ago-todayFifty-five years ago today, June 23, 1967, Small Faces released their second studio album Small Faces, the band's first for the Immediate record label.
Small Faces - Small Faces album 1967 - front cover
Small Faces - Small Faces album 1967 - front cover
Not to be confused with Small Faces' first studio album Small Faces (1966) released on Decca Records, Small Faces (1967) album ​is considered to be the artistic breakthrough for the group in terms of songwriting and composition, and marks their transition from a mod-influenced blue-eyed soul/R&B band to a psychedelic studio group, which they were then seen as from this point until their breakup in early 1969. 
During the later parts of 1966, their affiliation with Don Arden and Decca Records had strained, due to several aspects, including the fact that the band received barely any royalties from their records, and that "My Mind's Eye" had been released without consent by the band.
Vocal duty on the album is more varied than on their debut album, where Marriott sang ten of the twelve tracks. On Small Faces 1967, Lane assumes lead vocals on four songs, with Marriott singing lead on six. McLagan sings his sole composition "Up the Wooden Hills to Bedfordshire". Marriott and Lane share lead vocals on "Green Circles" and "Become Like You" while the remaining track "Happy Boys Happy" is an instrumental.
Small Faces - Fabulous 208 magazine April 1, 1967 - cover
Small Faces - Fabulous 208 magazine April 1, 1967 - cover
From Kenney Jones, "During the Decca period most of the self-penned stuff was 99% Steve. It wasn’t until Immediate that Ronnie became more involved. The first Immediate album is made up of 50% Steve’s songs and 50% of Ronnie’s..."
Read more fine details on Small Faces' Small Faces album released in 1967 and find video and links to listen here:
​https://www.ronnielane.com/small-faces-small-faces-album-1967.html
It's just fabulous!
Team Ronnie Lane
]]><![CDATA[Honoring the Passing Away of Ronnie Lane 25 Years Ago Today, June 4, 1997 (it was a Wednesday, at 51)]]>Sat, 04 Jun 2022 14:15:30 GMThttps://www.ronnielane.com/the-ronnie-lane-plonk-blog/honoring-the-passing-away-of-ronnie-lane-25-years-ago-today-june-4-1997-it-was-a-wednesday-at-51This day we honor Ronnie Lane, who passed away 25 years ago today,
​June 4, 1997 (it was a Wednesday, he was 51, and would be 76 today). 
Ronnie Lane ~ Later Years
Ronnie Lane ~ Later Years
https://www.ronnielane.com/about.html
Ronnie "Plonk" "Three-Piece" Lane was bassist to both
top-notch bands Small Faces and Faces,
​and often played guitar with his own band, Slim Chance.
Click on any of the links below, where we continue to build portals
​to and through Ronnie's vast, if not too-very short and wild life span.
Small Faces
Ronnie Lane and Small Faces
Ronnie Lane and Small Faces
Faces
Ronnie Lane and Faces
Ronnie Lane and Faces
Slim Chance
Ronnie Lane and Slim Chance
Ronnie Lane and Slim Chance
While Ronnie Lane had many more creative phases in his life,
and the website work is far from done., you are invited to browse through
the pages we have so far created for Ronnie Lane history at the
Working Website Index, 
where all is being organized as one:
https://www.ronnielane.com/working-website-index.html
"Well, I've no use for riches
And I've no use for power
And I've no use for a broken heart
I'll let this world go by"
Ronnie Lane, "The Poacher"
The world still misses you dearly, Ronnie!
Team Ronnie Lane
]]><![CDATA[June 2, 1967 ~ Small Faces' "Here Come the Nice" first single from Immediate Records is released]]>Thu, 02 Jun 2022 20:29:18 GMThttps://www.ronnielane.com/the-ronnie-lane-plonk-blog/june-2-1967-small-faces-here-come-the-nice-first-single-from-immediate-records-is-releasedJune 2, 1967 (55 fabulous years ago today...)
Small Faces' first single on Immediate, "Here Come the Nice", is released.
Small Faces Single -
Small Faces Single - "Here Come the Nice" 1967 - Italy
"Here Come the Nice", the band's debut single on Immediate Records,
was their first promoted release of 1967, following feuds with Decca.
~Read more & see "Here Come the Nice" at the Beat Club, 1967:
https://www.ronnielane.com/small-faces-single-here-come-the-nice-1967.html
It's Aces!
Team Ronnie Lane
]]><![CDATA[June 2, 1967 ~ Small Faces' "From the Beginning" album is released on Decca Records]]>Thu, 02 Jun 2022 17:15:45 GMThttps://www.ronnielane.com/the-ronnie-lane-plonk-blog/june-2-1967-small-faces-from-the-beginning-album-is-released-on-decca-recordsJune 2, 1967 (55 fantastic years ago today...)
Small Faces' From the Beginning album is released on Decca Records.
~From The Beginning was the first compilation album by Small Faces
~Released by Decca Records as group material after the band had left for Immediate Records
Small Faces -
Small Faces - "From the Beginning" Compilation Album 1967 -cover
From The Beginning produced five hot singles from Small Faces:
"Whatcha Gonna Do About It", "Sha-La-La-La-Lee", "Hey Girl", "All Or Nothing" and "My Mind's Eye" (which was unauthorized!).
​~From The Beginning also features "Baby Don't You Do It",
​with Jimmy Winston on lead vocals and rhythm guitar.
Small Faces - with Jimmy Winston 1 -TSF_IG
Small Faces - with Jimmy Winston 1 -TSF_IG
Small Faces - with Jimmy Winston 6 -TSF_IG
Small Faces - with Jimmy Winston 6 -TSF_IG
Small Faces - with Jimmy Winston 4 -TSF_IG
Small Faces - with Jimmy Winston 4 -TSF_IG
~Find links to listen & more photos of Small Faces with Jimmy Winston here:​
https://www.ronnielane.com/small-faces-from-the-beginning-album-1967.html​
All or Nothing!
Team Ronnie Lane
]]><![CDATA[Small Faces' Single "Patterns" ~ Released This Day May 26, 1967]]>Thu, 26 May 2022 20:56:54 GMThttps://www.ronnielane.com/the-ronnie-lane-plonk-blog/small-faces-single-patterns-released-this-day-may-26-1967Fifty-five years ago today, May 26, 1967, Small Faces single "Patterns" was released by the band's manager Don Arden, NOT authorized by the band.
Small Faces -
Small Faces - "Patterns" Single released May 26, 1967 -German cover
​"Patterns" was the eighth single by Small Faces and the first of two unauthorized singles released in the UK
(the second being "Afterglow (of Your Love)" in 1969).
"Patterns" became one of few singles by Small Faces featuring Ronnie Lane on primary vocals, in contrast to Marriott's standard role as lead vocalist. 
Listen to "Patterns" (and "E Too D") and find more juicy details here:
​https://www.ronnielane.com/small-faces-single-patterns-1967.html
Team Ronnie Lane
]]><![CDATA[On This Day In Small Faces History, May 24, 1968: "Ogdens' Nutgone Flake" Album Is Released]]>Tue, 24 May 2022 12:57:21 GMThttps://www.ronnielane.com/the-ronnie-lane-plonk-blog/on-this-day-in-small-faces-history-may-24-1968-ogdens-nutgone-flake-album-is-releasedFifty-four years ago today, May 24, 1968 (it was a Friday!),
Small Faces' album Ogdens' Nut Gone Flake was released!
Small Faces' third (and final) studio album and their first concept album,
Ogdens' Nutgone Flake featured an innovative round cover.
Small Faces - Ogdens' Nutgone Flake 1968 album -circulars
Small Faces - Ogdens' Nutgone Flake 1968 album -circulars
​​Widely regarded as a classic album, it was the first of its kind,
​designed to resemble an antique tobacco tin. 
​The title and the design of the distinctive packaging was a parody of Ogden's Nut-brown Flake​, a brand of tobacco that was produced in Liverpool from 1899 onwards by Thomas Ogden.
Side one of the album is a mix of early heavy rock.
Side two of the LP is based on an original fairy tale about
a boy called Happiness Stan, narrated by Stanley Unwin in his
​unique "Unwinese" gobbledegook. 
Small Faces - Ogdens' Nutgone Flake album 1968- Helmut H Collection
Small Faces - Ogdens' Nutgone Flake album 1968- Helmut H Collection
Watch the one-time-only Small Faces theatrical performance of
this amazing concept album on the BBC's Colour Me Pop (25:52),
featuring: "Song of a Baker", "Lazy Sunday" (official video!),
"Happiness Stan", "Rollin' Over", "The Hungry Intruder", "The Journey",
​"Mad John" and "Happydaystoytown",
​narrated by Master of Gobbledegook, Stanley Unwin!
https://www.ronnielane.com/small-faces-ogdens-nut-gone-flake-album-1968.html 
Ogdens' LP would peak at number one on the UK Album Charts 
on June 29th, 1968, where it remained for a total of six weeks. 
Small Faces' Ogdens Nut Gone Flake album - Photo credit: Michael Ochs Archives/Getty
Small Faces 1968 - Photo credit: Michael Ochs Archives/Getty
You can find links to listen to and much more about Small Faces'
​fantastic Ogdens' Nut Gone Flake masterpiece here:
​https://www.ronnielane.com/small-faces-ogdens-nut-gone-flake-album-1968.html
Team Ronnie Lane
]]><![CDATA[51 years ago today ~ May 15, 1971                                    Faces play the Garden Party at The Crystal Palace Bowl, London, ENG]]>Sun, 15 May 2022 23:43:35 GMThttps://www.ronnielane.com/the-ronnie-lane-plonk-blog/51-years-ago-today-may-15-1971-faces-play-the-garden-party-at-the-crystal-palace-bowl-london-eng51 years ago today~ May 15, 1971
Faces play the Garden Party at The Crystal Palace Bowl
London, ENG
Faces - May 15, 1971 Garden Party at The Crystal Palace Bowl, London, ENG -poster playbill
Faces - May 15, 1971 Garden Party at The Crystal Palace Bowl, London, ENG -poster playbill
Setlist, recording, playbill posters, news clip and concert ticket of
Faces at the Garden Party at The Crystal Palace Bowl here:
https://www.ronnielane.com/faces-concert-tour-dates-with-ronnie-lane-master-page.html
Check It Out!
Team Ronnie Lane
]]><![CDATA[May 12, 2022 ~ Happy Birthday In Heaven, "Mac"!   Ian McLagan Would Have Been 77 Today]]>Thu, 12 May 2022 06:00:00 GMThttps://www.ronnielane.com/the-ronnie-lane-plonk-blog/may-12-2022-happy-birthday-in-heaven-mac-ian-mclagan-would-have-been-76-todayHappy Birthday to Ian McLagan in heaven today!
Great friend of Ronnie Lane, keyboardist of Small Faces, Faces
​and many other out of this world bands, Ian would have been 76 today.
Ronnie Lane and Ian McLagan -photo credit: Cindy Light
Ronnie Lane and Ian McLagan -photo credit: Cindy Light
By all accounts, Ian McLagan is remembered as a fantastic musician and warm-hearted man. In honor of Ian and his many fans, we have gathered a page for Mr. McLagan where you can view and listen to the many fruits of his lifespan, including interviews, exclusive photos and songs written by Ian: ​https://www.ronnielane.com/ian-mclagan.html
Ian McLagan left us December 3, 2014 in Austin, Texas, at the age of 69. Shortly before, in 2012, Ian was inducted with Small Faces and Faces
​into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Mark Bowman Images- Mac leaving for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction- Ian McLagan 2012
Mark Bowman Images- Mac leaving for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction- Ian McLagan 2012
Enjoy browsing the great life and times of Ian McLagan here:
​https://www.ronnielane.com/ian-mclagan.html
You are greatly missed, Ian.
Team Ronnie Lane
]]><![CDATA[May 11, 1966 Small Faces Debut Album Is Released!]]>Wed, 11 May 2022 19:57:23 GMThttps://www.ronnielane.com/the-ronnie-lane-plonk-blog/may-11-1966-small-faces-debut-album-is-releasedThis Day In Ronnie Lane History:
​May 11, 1966: Small Faces debut album Small Faces is released!
Small Faces - Small Faces Album 1966
Small Faces - Small Faces Album 1966
Small Faces is the debut album of the Small Faces released by 
​Decca Records. It includes the hit singles "Whatcha Gonna Do About It"
and "Sha-La-La-La-Lee". 
​The album was well received by music critics and was popular
with the public, rising to number 3 on the ​UK album chart, 
remaining at the top for several weeks.
In November 1966 keyboardist Ian McLagan replaced Jimmy Winston.
Small Faces - with Jimmy Winston 1965-1966 Swinging London -photo credit
Small Faces - with Jimmy Winston 1965-1966 Swinging London -photo credit unknown
Small Faces - with Ian McLagan -photo credit unknown
Small Faces - with Ian McLagan -photo credit unknown
Find more juicy details and links to listen to Small Faces (1966) here:
https://www.ronnielane.com/small-faces-small-faces-album-1966.html
Team Ronnie Lane
P.S. Also in 1966, the Small Faces became the eleventh biggest selling artists of the year!
]]><![CDATA[Happy Mother's Day To All Ronnie Lane Fan Mums!]]>Sun, 08 May 2022 15:11:34 GMThttps://www.ronnielane.com/the-ronnie-lane-plonk-blog/happy-mothers-day-to-all-ronnie-lane-fan-mums6326504
Ronnie Lane with his Mum!
Ronnie Lane and Ronnie Lane's Mother
Ronnie Lane and Ronnie Lane's Mother
A Very Happy Mother's Day Today To All Ronnie Lane Fan Mums!
Team Ronnie Lane
]]><![CDATA[May 7-10, 1970 Faces Play The Fillmore West]]>Sat, 07 May 2022 16:58:23 GMThttps://www.ronnielane.com/the-ronnie-lane-plonk-blog/may-7-10-1970-faces-play-the-fillmore-westFifty-two years ago this week, still being billed as Small Faces,
​Faces played in San Francisco, California at the Fillmore West
May 7, 8, 9 and 10, 1970
​(Sunday-Wednesday)
Faces billed as Small Faces - May 7, 8, 9, 10 1970 Fillmore West San Francisco, CA with Lee Michaels -handbill side 1
Faces billed as Small Faces - May 7, 8, 9 and 10 1970 Fillmore West San Francisco, CA with Lee Michaels -handbill side 1
Faces billed as Small Faces - May 7, 8, 9, and 10, 1970 Fillmore West with Lee Michaels -handbill side 2
Faces billed as Small Faces - May 7, 8, 9, and 10, 1970 Fillmore West with Lee Michaels -handbill side 2
The handbill was only printed once before the concert and presents a calendar of upcoming Bill Graham events on the reverse. Size 4 5/8" x 7".
The reverse features a calendar of Bill Graham events. Marked BG-232 Bill Graham 1970 in the lower left corner.
Find YOUR Faces concert and these beauties up close at:
https://www.ronnielane.com/faces-concert-tour-dates-with-ronnie-lane-master-page.html
Cheers!
Team Ronnie Lane
]]><![CDATA[Small Faces' single "Hey Girl" released this day May 6, 1966]]>Fri, 06 May 2022 06:00:00 GMThttps://www.ronnielane.com/the-ronnie-lane-plonk-blog/small-faces-single-hey-girl-released-this-day-may-6-1966"Just a little pop song." ~Ian McLagan, keyboardist of Small Faces​
Small Faces Single -
Small Faces Single - "Hey Gir"l 1966 -Italy Cover
The band's fourth single, released this day May 6, 1966,
"Hey Girl" was the first hit single ​written exclusively by Small Faces
​(Steve Marriott and Ronnie Lane).
B-side "Almost Grown
"Hey Girl" was released just days before the album Small Faces - Small Faces (1966) was released. Ultimately it was not included and can instead be found on their 1967 compilation album From the Beginning.
The "Hey Girl" single made its chart start at No.23. Within two weeks, it was starting a two-week stay at No.10, while Small Faces enjoyed no fewer than five consecutive weeks at No.3. The LP spent 12 weeks in a row in the Top 10, through to August.
Discover more and watch special performances of Small Faces "Hey Girl":
​https://www.ronnielane.com/small-faces-single-hey-girl-1966.html
Hey! Hey! It's alright!
Team Ronnie Lane
]]><![CDATA[Happy 76th Birthday Anniversary to Ronnie Lane]]>Fri, 01 Apr 2022 15:10:21 GMThttps://www.ronnielane.com/the-ronnie-lane-plonk-blog/happy-76th-birthday-anniversary-to-ronnie-laneRonnie Lane was born April 1, 1946 on April Fool's Day.
​Today he would be 76 years old, but passed away June 4, 1991.
https://www.ronnielane.com/about.html
Ronnie Lane - Photo by Pattie Boyd at Eric Claptons house
Ronnie Lane - Photo by Pattie Boyd at Eric Claptons house

​Everyone misses you, Ronnie.
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Team Ronnie Lane
]]><![CDATA[Reissue of Ronnie Lane's 1974 Debut Solo Album, Anymore For Anymore]]>Wed, 16 Jun 2021 06:00:00 GMThttps://www.ronnielane.com/the-ronnie-lane-plonk-blog/reissue-of-ronnie-lanes-1974-debut-solo-album-anymore-for-anymoreTo commemorate what would have been Ronnie Lane’s 75th birthday
(April 1st 1946), UMC has announced the reissue of
Ronnie's seminal 1974 debut solo album,
​Anymore For Anymore.
The album will be available on vinylfor the first time in more than 30 years!
​Pre-order yours for release on July 16, 2021:
https://umc.lnk.to/RonnieLaneAnymorePR
​Anymore For Anymore has been newly mastered at Abbey Road Studios, pressed on 180gm vinyl and is housed in a sleeve reproducing the original distinctive artwork. A new inner sleeve features rare photos and the lyrics to Ronnie’s original songs and the package includes a reproduction of the original album promo poster along with a download code.
​Anymore For Anymore Track List:
1. Careless Love
2. Don’t You Cry For Me
3. Bye And Bye (Gonna See The King)
4. Silk Stockings
5. The Poacher
6. Roll On Babe
7. Tell Everyone
8. Amelia Earhart’s Last Flight
9. Anymore For Anymore
10. Only A Bird In A Gilded Cage
11. Chicken Wired
​Many fans know Ronnie Lane for his celebrated songwriter with both his previous bands Small Faces and Faces. He’s the genius behind such iconic songs such as “Ooh La La,” “Itchycoo Park,” “All Or Nothing,” “Tin Soldier,” “Annie” and “Debris.” However, after tiring of the rock and roll world that had come to engulf and consume both bands, Lane decided to go solo, leaving behind London’s East End and taking his family and musician friends with him for a new life in the country.
Ronnie Lane & Slim Chance "The Poacher" Live on LWT's Supersonic
​Originally released in July 1974 and recorded at his newly acquired ‘Fishpool’ farm in Wales, Anymore For Anymore saw Ronnie’s music embrace country, folk, bluegrass, music hall, soul and rhythm & blues to spellbinding effect. The album reached No.48 on the UK album chart, while single “The Poacher” peaked at No.36. Despite the modest chart position, the album has grown in stature since release.
Ronnie Lane and The Band Slim Chance -photo
Widely considered his best solo outing, and championed by the likes of Pete Townshend, Noel & Liam Gallagher, Paul Weller, and Jimmy Page, it’s an album now established as a “must-have” for any serious music lover, recognized as one of the great artistic records of the 1970s.
Get yours here!
https://umc.lnk.to/RonnieLaneAnymorePR
We've been waiting a looooong time!
Cheers!
Team Ronnie Lane
]]><![CDATA[24 Years Ago Today Ronnie Lane Passed Away]]>Fri, 04 Jun 2021 16:29:28 GMThttps://www.ronnielane.com/the-ronnie-lane-plonk-blog/24-years-ago-today-ronnie-lane-passed-away​ Hard to say,
​24 years ago this beautiful face passed away.
~Ronnie Lane April 1, 1946 - June 4, 1997
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Thank you to all of Ronnie's Fabulous Fans & Friends,
who so lovingly keep his memory, music and legacy alive to this very day!
Please visit the Working Website Index Page as we joyfully work
to bring you all things of the Legend Ronnie Lane
https://www.ronnielane.com/working-website-index.html
God Bless Us All,
Team Ronnie Lane
]]><![CDATA[Kent H. Benjamin, Friend of Ronnie Lane Passes Away]]>Wed, 26 May 2021 01:20:50 GMThttps://www.ronnielane.com/the-ronnie-lane-plonk-blog/kent-h-benjamin-friend-of-ronnie-lane-passes-away
We are sad to announce today that friend of Ronnie Lane & longtime Austin, TX resident, Kent Harris Benjamin has passed away.
Kent conducted one of the last interviews with Ronnie, which was included on the Eagle Vision DVD
"The Passing Show The Life & Music of Ronnie Lane" for which Kent was also credited as Associate Producer.
More about the life of Kent &
​ a short interview with Ronnie...
https://www.ronnielane.com/in-memoriam-kent-h-benjamin.html
To Kent & Ronnie in Heaven,
Team Ronnie Lane
]]><![CDATA[See Slim Chance Live in 2021! Plus, Also the Release of Their NEW Album ~ The Phoenix Tapes]]>Fri, 14 May 2021 06:00:00 GMThttps://www.ronnielane.com/the-ronnie-lane-plonk-blog/see-slim-chance-live-in-2021-plus-also-the-release-of-their-new-album-the-phoenix-tapesSlim Chance, carrying on the spirit of Ronnie Lane!
Slim Chance 2021- Charlie Hart, Geraint Watkins, Steve Bingham, Brendan O'Neill, Billy Nicholls and Steve Simpson
Slim Chance 2021- Charlie Hart, Geraint Watkins, Steve Bingham, Brendan O'Neill, Billy Nicholls and Steve Simpson
Slim Chance is pleased to announce the release of their new album,
​Slim Chance ~ The Phoenix Tapes! 
The album features tracks recorded at various times in the last 10 years. Pete Townshend makes a magical appearance on Travellers’ Joy, which was written by Billy Nicholls shortly after Ronnie had left the Faces and they toured round Ireland together....Besides vibrant versions of four classic Ronnie Lane songs and three originals, the material reflects the band’s musical roots ranging from Dylan to Leadbelly, Yusuf Cat Stevens to Jagger/Richards.
To celebrate, Slim Chance is having a special "Air Stream" live stream on Saturday March 22. 20121.
The streamed live set includes backstage conversation with the director of the Passing Show, Rupert Williams!
The next night, March 23, there will be a showing of the Passing Show!
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SEE MORE AND WHERE TO GET YOUR TICKETS HERE: 
​https://www.ronnielane.com/slim-chance-2021.html
To Slim Chance today ...Cheers!
Team Ronnie Lane
]]><![CDATA[Ian McLagan, Keyboardist to Small Faces and Faces, was Born on this Day May 12, 1945]]>Wed, 12 May 2021 06:00:00 GMThttps://www.ronnielane.com/the-ronnie-lane-plonk-blog/ian-mclagan-keyboardist-to-small-faces-and-faces-was-born-on-this-day-may-12-1945Ronnie Lane had a few best mates and
stellar keyboardist of Small Faces and Faces, Ian McLagan,
​just happened to be one of them.
Ronnie Lane and Ian
Ronnie Lane and Ian "Mac" McLagan -photo credit Cindy Light
Ian Mclagan was born May 12, 1945
and passed away December 3, 2014 at 69 years old.
This is Ian "Mac" McLagan, headed to the induction of
​Small Faces and Faces into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2012.
Mark Bowman Images- Mac leaving for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction- Ian McLagan 2012
Mark Bowman Images- Mac leaving for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction- Ian McLagan 2012
While it seems it will be quite some time getting to the Ian McLagan
solo page for the Ronnie Lane website, at this time you are invited to the page of fantastic photographer Mark Bowman, who was great friends
with both Ian McLagan and Ronnie Lane!
https://www.ronnielane.com/ronnie-lane-photo-picture-photographer-mark-bowman.html
Hoping to get to Mac's page soon!
​https://www.ronnielane.com/ian-mclagan.html
So many Ian McLagan images to get to!!!
In the meantime, feast your eyes at Ian's own website!
http://www.ianmclagan.com/the-bump-band
If you can't wait to see even more of Small Faces and Faces Ian McLagan
and are also a Facebook and/or Instagram Fan,
​please also visit these fab appreciation pages:
Small Faces (public) ​https://www.facebook.com/groups/4972925967/
​Small Faces Fan Club https://www.facebook.com/SmallFacesFanClub/
Faces (private) https://www.facebook.com/groups/373708196035146/
Small Faces https://www.instagram.com/the_small_faces/
Everyone misses you, Ian!
Team Ronnie Lane
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