Ian McLagan
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Ian McLagan
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Ian McLagan
Birth name: Ian Patrick McLagan
Born: May 12, 1945, Hounslow, Middlesex, England Died: December 3, 2014 (aged 69), Austin, Texas, United States English keyboard instrumentalist, best known as a member of the English rock bands Small Faces and Faces. He also collaborated with the Rolling Stones and led his own group, The Bump Band, from the late 1970s.
Ian McLagan was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with
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Ian McLagan's Early Life
Ian McLagan was born May 12, 1945 at West Middlesex Hospital, Isleworth, to Alec William McLagan, of Scottish descent, and Susan (née Young), from Mountrath, County Laois. He had an elder brother, Mike. The McLagan family lived in Hounslow, West London. Alec McLagan was an enthusiastic amateur skater, having been British speed-skating champion in 1928; a photograph of him in this role features on the cover of his son's solo album, Best of British (2000).[1]
He first started playing keyboards at the age of seven after his mother purchased an upright piano.
One of Ian's first appearances was in a group entitled 'the Blue Men' in which he played rhythm guitar.[2] McLagan was educated at Spring Grove Grammar School, Isleworth, and the Twickenham College of Technology and School of Art. He quit his study of art to focus on music.[3]
Small Faces and Faces
McLagan first started playing in bands in the early 1960s, initially using the Hohner Cembalet before switching to the Hammond organ and Wurlitzer electric piano, as well as occasionally playing guitar. He was influenced by Cyril Davies' All Stars,[4]
His first professional group was the Muleskinners, followed by the Boz People with future King Crimson and Bad Company member Boz Burrell.[5]
In 1965, he was hired, for the sum of £30 a week, to join Small Faces by their manager, Don Arden, replacing Jimmy Winston.
Once the 'probation' period ended, McLagan's pay was reduced (at his request) to £20 a week, which was what the other band members were getting. They never received more than that because Don Arden collected all the proceeds of their hard work, and it wasn't until 1967 that they started receiving any royalties.[6]
With the band, he wrote and sang only two songs which are credited entirely to him, "Up the Wooden Hills to Bedfordshire" and "Long Agos and Worlds Apart", which appear on Small Faces (1966) and Ogdens' Nut Gone Flake (1968) respectively. However, he is also credited as a co-writer on several other tracks such as "Own Up Time", "Eddie's Dreaming" and "The Hungry Intruder".
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"Up The Wooden Hills To Bedfordshire" - Small Faces Original, written and sung by Ian McLagan
Small Faces - Small Faces album (1967) |
"Long Agos and Worlds Apart" - Small Faces
Original, written and sung by Ian McLagan Small Faces - Ogdens' Nutgone Flake album (1968) |
In 1969, Steve Marriott left the group; Rod Stewart and Ronnie Wood joined, and the band changed its name to Faces.
Ian McLagan - Work with other musicians
McLagan played piano on the studio side of the 1972 album The London Chuck Berry Sessions. After the Faces split up in 1975, McLagan worked as a sideman for the Rolling Stones, both in the studio (Some Girls including electric piano on "Miss You"), on tour and on various Ronnie Wood projects, including the New Barbarians. In addition, his session work has backed such artists as Chuck Berry, Jackson Browne, Joe Cocker, Bob Dylan,[7] James McMurtry, Melissa Etheridge, Bonnie Raitt, Paul Westerberg, Izzy Stradlin, John Hiatt, Frank Black, Nikki Sudden, John Mayer, Bruce Springsteen, Tony Scalzo, Carla Olson, Mick Taylor, and Georgia Satellites. He played Hammond B3 organ on Mary Gauthier's 2005 album, Mercy Now.
McLagan played keyboards in the band that backed Bob Dylan on his 1984 joint European tour with Santana. Also playing in that band were Mick Taylor, Colin Allen and Gregg Sutton. He was a member of Billy Bragg's band "The Blokes" for several years in the late 1990s and early 2000s, co-writing and performing on the 2002 England, Half-English album and tour.[8]
In 2009, McLagan joined the James McMurtry band on tour in Europe.[9] On 25 September 2010, at Stubbs in Austin, Texas, McLagan joined The Black Crowes on keyboards and vocals for their encore set. The set included two Faces songs, "You're So Rude" and "Glad and Sorry".
In 2012 the Small Faces and the Faces were inducted into the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame.
Mark Bowman Images- Mac leaving for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction- Ian McLagan 2012
Visit the Mark Bowman page to see many more fantastic photos of Ian McLagan and Ronnie Lane
https://www.ronnielane.com/ronnie-lane-photo-picture-photographer-mark-bowman.html
https://www.ronnielane.com/ronnie-lane-photo-picture-photographer-mark-bowman.html
McLagan is featured prominently on the Lucinda Williams double album Down Where the Spirit Meets the Bone, which was released 30 September 2014 on her own label, Highway 20 Records.[11] He also features prominently on Scunthorpe duo Ruen Brothers' debut album All My Shades Of Blue, released 1 June 2018 via Ramseur Records. McLagan recorded his parts shortly before his death. It was produced by Rick Rubin. Other notable musicians on the album were Chad Smith from the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Dave Keuning from the Killers.
The band Drivin' N Cryin' released a tribute to Ian Mclagan on their 2019 album Live The Love Beautiful with a song entitled "Ian Mclagan".
Ian McLagan And The Bump Band -Spiritual Boy - An Appreciation of Ronnie Lane Album 2006
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Ian McLagan & The Bump Band - Spiritual Boy - An Appreciation Of Ronnie Lane Album (2006)
"Ronnie Lane left the band in 1973 to go solo and struggled to make ends meet. Though he made some beautiful records he eventually left this place for a better one (1997), casting a long shadow and leaving friends everywhere. Rock on Ronnie. We released a tribute CD, ‘SPIRITUAL BOY – an appreciation of Ronnie Lane’ in 2006. I'm as proud of this as anything I’ve ever done, and it’s dedicated to Ronnie Lane, naturally." ~Ian McLagan
See more about and listen to Ian McLagan & The Bump Band - Spiritual Boy - An Appreciation Of Ronnie Lane Album (2006) here:
https://www.ronnielane.com/ian-mclagan-and-the-bump-band-spiritual-boy-an-appreciation-of- ronnie-lane-album-2006.html |
Hit Channel Exclusive Interview with Ian McLagan - October 2014
http://www.hit-channel.com/interviewian-mclagan-bump-bandsmall-facesfacesrolling-stones/70048
http://www.hit-channel.com/interviewian-mclagan-bump-bandsmall-facesfacesrolling-stones/70048
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Hit Channel Exclusive Interview with Ian McLagan - October 2014
We had the great honour to talk with a legendary musician: Ian “Mac” McLagan. Mac is best known as the keyboardist of Small Faces and Faces. He has also played with The Rolling Stones, Chuck Berry, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen and many others. Since the late ‘70s is the bandleader of The Bump Band. The latest album of Ian McLagan & the Bump Band is the amazing “United States” by Yep Roc Records. Read below the very interesting things he told us:
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Ian McLagan - Hit Channell Interview 1 -photo credit unknown
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Ian McLagan - Untited States album -cover
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Are you happy with the great reviews you got so far for “United States” album?
Yeah, the first reviews have been really supportive, they raised a little bit the interest, I’m very proud. It’s my baby, so I feel very nice about it. Why you decided to call the album “United States”?
Well, it’s just a play on words. To say a relationship is a united state, though. It’s really about relationships, not about America. |
Songs like “Love Letter” and “He’s Not for You” from “United States” album are very direct and emotional. How difficult is for an artist to expose his deepest feelings to the public?
Well, that’s a funny thing. I write all of my songs autobiographically. Some are, some of them start from personal stirrings and they develop into a song. Most songs are true to life. In “He’s Not for You” there isn’t any editing in my life at all. It’s a situation that I was the first role. In “He’s Not for You” the guy that I’m speaking about –he-, it’s me. I changed it. I rewrote it. It’s about me giving advice to this young girl. Originally, I was the bad guy (laughs) who had an affair, whatever… Who was trying to have an affair. I’m fascinated by the work of putting a song together and sometimes I’m the first person but invariably because you have to tell a story. And trying to tell a story it’s outside your experience.
Well, that’s a funny thing. I write all of my songs autobiographically. Some are, some of them start from personal stirrings and they develop into a song. Most songs are true to life. In “He’s Not for You” there isn’t any editing in my life at all. It’s a situation that I was the first role. In “He’s Not for You” the guy that I’m speaking about –he-, it’s me. I changed it. I rewrote it. It’s about me giving advice to this young girl. Originally, I was the bad guy (laughs) who had an affair, whatever… Who was trying to have an affair. I’m fascinated by the work of putting a song together and sometimes I’m the first person but invariably because you have to tell a story. And trying to tell a story it’s outside your experience.
Do you think you are in the most creative period of your life? “United States” and “Never Say Never” are fantastic albums!
Thank you. Yes, I am! And it seems to be continuing. I have a bunch of songs ready for the next album. I’m working on new tunes all the time. I don’t know why, I have nothing else to do than working on new songs.
Thank you. Yes, I am! And it seems to be continuing. I have a bunch of songs ready for the next album. I’m working on new tunes all the time. I don’t know why, I have nothing else to do than working on new songs.
You used to play in arenas with Faces and the Rolling Stones. Do you enjoy playing in smaller venues with the Bump Band?
Well, funnily enough, I like to play in pubs, bars but when I was in The Small Faces in my first interview, the guy asked: “Where do see yourself in 5 years?” This was in 1965. And I said “I want to play in a smoky club” (laughs). And here I am, except of most of the clubs aren’t smoky any more. So, be careful what you wish for. I love it, yeah!
Well, funnily enough, I like to play in pubs, bars but when I was in The Small Faces in my first interview, the guy asked: “Where do see yourself in 5 years?” This was in 1965. And I said “I want to play in a smoky club” (laughs). And here I am, except of most of the clubs aren’t smoky any more. So, be careful what you wish for. I love it, yeah!
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The Bump Band opened for the Rolling Stones in Austin, Texas in 2006. Did you feel a bit strange opening for a band you played in the past?
No. I mean, it was very kind of them to let me open. I purposely got ourselves up right on the front of the stage. Because the Stones set up was really wide. There was a whole area. It was a massive stage. And I set up right on the front, very close together and people liked that, you know. Just like we were playing in a club. Charlie (ed: Watts –Rolling Stones drummer), Keith (ed: Richards) and Ronnie (ed: Wood -Rolling Stones and Faces guitarist) were watching from the end. |
Ian McLagan - Hit Channell Interview 2 -photo credit unknown
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Ian McLagan - Hit Channell Interview 3 -photo credit unknown
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Was it difficult for you to write your autobiography “All the Rage” (first edition in 2000, updated and reprinted edition in 2013)?
No. Actually, I wrote for several years every day. I would sit down for a couple of hours. I would think of a story and I started writing. I really enjoyed it. I tried by myself to get back to do a bit more, but brainstorm can’t help of it. I love it, I just enjoyed it. |
Do you think The Small Faces’ “Here Come the Nice” box set is a good opportunity for younger fans to discover the music of The Small Faces?
Yes, absolutely. But it’s only about half of our career, but the second half. I’m so happy with that box set. It’s in front of me, right here. It’s a beautiful job.
Yes, absolutely. But it’s only about half of our career, but the second half. I’m so happy with that box set. It’s in front of me, right here. It’s a beautiful job.
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Are you proud of the classic album status that “Ogdens’ Nut Gone Flake” has?
Oh, yes! But that was so long ago. I don’t listen to my stuff very much. “Here Come The Nice” box set, it shows how we were like in the studio. I think it’s a good example and people can hear us working on intros, solos and stuff. “Ogdens’ Nut Gone Flake” was our finest moment, really. |
Ian McLagan - Hit Channell Interview 4 -photo credit unknown
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Did you get on well with The Small Faces manager, Don Arden (also father of Sharon Osbourne)?
No, I disliked him. I hated him to the point I didn’t make peace with him until he died. I made friends with Andrew Loog Oldham (ed: boss of The Small Faces’ label, Immediate Records and ex-Rolling Stones manager). I thought Don Arden was a thief. A swine. In your opinion what was the greatest skill that Steve Marriott (Small Faces –guitar/vocals) had?
He was an amazing singer. Just such a soulful bluesy singer. He was brilliant. And he wrote great songs. He played keyboards, he played guitar, he played drums. He could do anything. He was brilliant. Such a waste. Do you think Led Zeppelin copied Small Faces?
Well, “Whole Lotta Love” was stolen from “You Need Loving” (1966) which Steve (ed: Marriott) stole it from Willie Dixon’s “You Need Love”, the Muddy Waters cover. They (ed: Led Zeppelin) stole it from us, and we stole it from Willie Dixon. |
Ian McLagan - Hit Channell Interview 5 -photo credit unknown
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Do you have any memories of the legendary 1968 Australian tour, The Small Faces did with The Who?
Yes, I have lovely memories. Actually, there is a book that came out, by Andrew Neill (ed: “A Fortnight of Furore” -1998). We were drunk, we were nearly arrested. The reason was the Australian support band had a beer on the flight, which they weren’t allowed to drink, nobody was allowed to drink. Australian airlines had a strict no alcohol policy during flights. The Australian band had a beer and they passed it to each other. When we got out of the plane, the police took us to the first class airport lounge, on our way to New Zealand, halfway from Sydney. The barman there asked us if we would like to drink and we said: “Of course, we will drink!” And then we drunk on the plane to New Zealand, it was an extended flight. And when we went to New Zealand, there were eight policemen waiting: four for The Who and four for The Small Faces. And they stayed with us every moment, except when we were asleep, from the time we were in New Zealand. That was stupid, really.
Yes, I have lovely memories. Actually, there is a book that came out, by Andrew Neill (ed: “A Fortnight of Furore” -1998). We were drunk, we were nearly arrested. The reason was the Australian support band had a beer on the flight, which they weren’t allowed to drink, nobody was allowed to drink. Australian airlines had a strict no alcohol policy during flights. The Australian band had a beer and they passed it to each other. When we got out of the plane, the police took us to the first class airport lounge, on our way to New Zealand, halfway from Sydney. The barman there asked us if we would like to drink and we said: “Of course, we will drink!” And then we drunk on the plane to New Zealand, it was an extended flight. And when we went to New Zealand, there were eight policemen waiting: four for The Who and four for The Small Faces. And they stayed with us every moment, except when we were asleep, from the time we were in New Zealand. That was stupid, really.
You recorded the song “Miss You” with Rolling Stones in 1978. Did you expect that this song would become so popular?
I always liked it. I am happy to be on it. As a result of that track and a couple of others, they asked me to tour with them and I stayed with them for two years. I love that song.
I always liked it. I am happy to be on it. As a result of that track and a couple of others, they asked me to tour with them and I stayed with them for two years. I love that song.
Will there be a Faces reunion with Rod Stewart in 2015?
2015, it looks like. Next year. We are praying on it now. Rod is keen, Ronnie Wood is keen, Kenney Jones (ed: Faces, Small Faces, The Who drummer) and I am keen. I think we might do it.
2015, it looks like. Next year. We are praying on it now. Rod is keen, Ronnie Wood is keen, Kenney Jones (ed: Faces, Small Faces, The Who drummer) and I am keen. I think we might do it.
Why you turned down an offer to audition for the Grateful Dead?
I didn’t actually audition. I was sent a tape that I was to play along with. In fact, they were trying out several keyboard players. When I heard the music, I decided not play on that because I didn’t like the music. They did ask me and a couple others to go to an audition, but I didn’t go because I didn’t like the music.
I didn’t actually audition. I was sent a tape that I was to play along with. In fact, they were trying out several keyboard players. When I heard the music, I decided not play on that because I didn’t like the music. They did ask me and a couple others to go to an audition, but I didn’t go because I didn’t like the music.
Do you think you should have received more recognition as a keyboard player?
Yeah. I’m currently on the cover of Keyboard magazine here in America. For the first time in my life, I’m very pleased to have so much recognition, people to know who I am.
Yeah. I’m currently on the cover of Keyboard magazine here in America. For the first time in my life, I’m very pleased to have so much recognition, people to know who I am.
How important was the influence of Booker T. Jones on you?
It was absolutely essential. If I hadn’t heard Booker, I wouldn’t have an organ. He turned me on to have an organ and he has always been my idol.
It was absolutely essential. If I hadn’t heard Booker, I wouldn’t have an organ. He turned me on to have an organ and he has always been my idol.
In the ‘60s and ‘70s you could listen to great music on the radio. Why today’s radio is so awful?
Right here, it’s absolutely disgrace. Only because of the corporations. All the radio stations are owned by corporations. It happens all the time. And corporations don’t want to take risks. They want to give you more than what you are getting. And you can remain dumb and stupid. And the record business is absolutely a joke. There are a few good acts here. There is a lot of rubbish. I don’t know who is in the charts. I have no idea.
Right here, it’s absolutely disgrace. Only because of the corporations. All the radio stations are owned by corporations. It happens all the time. And corporations don’t want to take risks. They want to give you more than what you are getting. And you can remain dumb and stupid. And the record business is absolutely a joke. There are a few good acts here. There is a lot of rubbish. I don’t know who is in the charts. I have no idea.
Was it an interesting experience to play on “The London Chuck Berry Sessions” (1972) with Chuck Berry?
Well, it was an honour to get to play with him but it was really fast and furious. I think we were in the studio only for three hours. I remember I said: “Hey Chuck, I need to go to the bathroom”, and he said: “So, go and study the next songs while you are there”. He caught me on the track.
Well, it was an honour to get to play with him but it was really fast and furious. I think we were in the studio only for three hours. I remember I said: “Hey Chuck, I need to go to the bathroom”, and he said: “So, go and study the next songs while you are there”. He caught me on the track.
You played on Bob Dylan’s live album, “Real Live” (1984) with Mick Taylor (ex-Rolling Stones guitarist) and Carlos Santana. Were you impressed by Bob Dylan’s personality?
He is the most interesting man in music. I knew his songs, I am a huge fan. It was a difficult tour for a number of reasons. The thing is, it was great to work with Bob and also Mick Taylor, who I love. But it was a difficult tour. We had problems with setlists, room lists, things to settle about but we did a couple of really great lives at all.
He is the most interesting man in music. I knew his songs, I am a huge fan. It was a difficult tour for a number of reasons. The thing is, it was great to work with Bob and also Mick Taylor, who I love. But it was a difficult tour. We had problems with setlists, room lists, things to settle about but we did a couple of really great lives at all.
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Who is the most talented person you have ever seen?
There are so many… Muddy Waters, Little Walter, Ray Charles, Allen Toussaint. Do you have any musical ambition left?
I would love to have a hit record. I don’t know what it means anymore. Now, we are talking about this record, I want to keep making records. I love what I do, I am enjoying writing and I’m hoping to get more and more attention. The more you do it, the more people know you are out there, hopefully. |
Ian McLagan - Hit Channell Interview 6 -photo credit unknown
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Had you ever met Jimi Hendrix?
Oh, I was just thinking of Jimi! It’s funny because the Experience Hendrix Tour is just here (ed: Austin, Texas). A friend of mine, is working on the organization. I didn’t really meet Jimi Hendrix, but I met Paul McCartney. I didn’t meet Jimi, but I saw him live a couple of times in London and Paris. Ronnie Wood lived with Jimi for a while. I knew Mitch (ed: Mitchell, drummer of Jimi Hendrix Experience) and Noel (ed: Redding: bassist of Jimi Hendrix Experience) very well. Do you live in Athens?
Oh, I was just thinking of Jimi! It’s funny because the Experience Hendrix Tour is just here (ed: Austin, Texas). A friend of mine, is working on the organization. I didn’t really meet Jimi Hendrix, but I met Paul McCartney. I didn’t meet Jimi, but I saw him live a couple of times in London and Paris. Ronnie Wood lived with Jimi for a while. I knew Mitch (ed: Mitchell, drummer of Jimi Hendrix Experience) and Noel (ed: Redding: bassist of Jimi Hendrix Experience) very well. Do you live in Athens?
Yes.
You know, I was on my way to Athens, right after we mixed “Tin Soldier” in 1967. I was on my way, but I didn’t pass the Heathrow Airport.
You know, I was on my way to Athens, right after we mixed “Tin Soldier” in 1967. I was on my way, but I didn’t pass the Heathrow Airport.
A huge “THANK YOU” to Ian McLagan for his time and to Joe Rae Di Menno for her valuable help.
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Ian McLagan (Small Faces) & the Bump Band "Kutschy Rye"
Live 2/25/2009 at Jammin Java, Vienna, VA |
Ian McLagan Performs Ronnie Lane's "Debris"
at The Record Collector Bordentown NJ 11-13-2009 |
Ian Mclagan... from Isleworth - December 13, 2014
Rememberance article https://stmargarets.london/archives/2014/12/ian_mclagan_from_isleworth.html
Rememberance article https://stmargarets.london/archives/2014/12/ian_mclagan_from_isleworth.html
Our neck of the West London woods has a proud reputation for originating, nurturing and cherishing popular music and those that play it, from international stars like Mick Jagger and Pete Townshend to amateur bluespickers noodling away in their back bedroom. Sadly on the 3rd December (2014) one of that august company died.
Ian McLagan was 69 years old. For fans of the popular music of the 1960’s and 70’s he is best known as the keyboard player with the “Small Faces” and the “Faces”. Later in his career he worked as a session player with such stars as Chuck Berry, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen and Rod Stewart.
He was born at the West Middlesex Hospital in Isleworth on the 12th May 1945 and lived for the early part of his life in Taunton Avenue in Hounslow. His father Alec, a keen skater, was the UK Speed Skating Champion in 1928. His mother, Susan, came from County Laois in Ireland.
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Ian said that he got his first musical shove from his piano accordion playing grandmother who encouraged him to take up the guitar - but it was at Twickenham College of Technology and School of Art that he found his musical feet. Inspired by the Rolling Stones who he saw playing at the Crawdaddy Club in the Station Hotel, Richmond in May 1963, he and some college friends formed a rhythm and blues band called the Muleskinners.
“The amazing thing about the Rolling Stones was the sound… I assumed that as they were a blues band, they would be black and American so it was quite a surprise to find that they were white London boys. But the sound, the throbbing bass and the harmonica on top it just convinced me they were black until I walked in. Then it was a case of, ‘Well blimey, I love this music, I’m trying to play it, maybe I can’.”
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Ian McLagan - with The Muleskinners -St. Margarets -photo credit unknown
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By his own admission Ian was never very good on the guitar and after piano lessons were landed on him by his mother he switched to keyboards. He also changed bands. After 3 years and 4 unsuccessful singles with “Boz People”, in 1965 he was snapped up by the proto-group the “Small Faces”. They were looking for a keyboard player who was a) A Mod, b) talented and c) no taller than they were - height being of prime consideration in a band called the “Small Faces”. Ian McLagan fitted the bill perfectly. So delighted were the band that on their first meeting they picked him up and carried him around ‘like a brother.’
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His time with the Small Faces was one of lots of hits - 11 Top Twenty hits in the UK - but very little money. Their manager Don Arden, father of Sharon Osbourne, was skilled at not paying out and kept them on a fixed £20 weekly wage.
“We didn’t get paid and we will never get paid. From 1965 to 1991 we got nothing from Decca (their original record label). In 1996 we got paid for recording and publishing but that only included the U.K. The rest of the world, we still have never received a penny from any of those records.”
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Small Faces -St. Margarets -photo credit unknown
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Faces 1 -St. Margarets -photo credit unknown
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In 1968 the Small Faces broke up when lead singer Steve Marriot abruptly walked out of a New Year’s Eve gig. The following year the remaining members of the band, drummer Kenney Jones, bassist Ronnie ‘Plonk’ Lane and Ian McLagan joined up with Rod Stewart and Ronnie Wood to form the “Faces” destined to become one of the best loved British bands of the 1970s. They were raucous, rocking and so ready to consume vast amounts of alcohol that they had a bar - with bartender - on stage.
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Unlike the Small Faces who never toured America the Faces enjoyed considerable success in the States where their knockabout British laddishness was a major crowd pleaser. In 1971 their album “A Nod is As Good as a Wink… To a Blind Horse” went into the US Top Ten. The band broke up shortly afterwards when Ronnie Wood joined the Rolling Stones and Rod Stewart decided to go solo.
“When we began to be billed as ‘Rod Stewart and the Faces’ it was all over bar the shouting.”
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In 1978 he married Kim Kerrigan, former wife of Keith Moon, the drummer with the “Who” and the couple moved to America. In 1994 they finally settled in Austin, Texas, where Ian and his “Bump Band” became part of a vibrant music scene. He was also busy as a session player with many leading artists of the time including Bruce Springsteen (‘Human Touch’ and ‘Lucky Town’), Bonnie Raitt (‘Light’) and Carly Simon (‘Spy’). In 1984 he toured with Bob Dylan. More recently he had been touring with Billy Bragg.
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Ian McLagan - Kim-Kerrigan -St. Margarets -photo credit unknown
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Ian Patrick McLagan, the boy from Isleworth, won the Ivor Novell award in 1996 for his outstanding contribution to British music. In 2012 the “Small Faces” and the “Faces” were inducted into the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame.
“Having been a teenage Faces fan, to simply meet Ian McLagan would have been an honour. To have played with him in a band and to know him as a dear friend was an immense privilege.”
Much of what you have heard about the 60s and 70s may not be true but those of us who enjoyed those exciting years will stand by our stories and the spirit of the times. As Ian McLagan once said, “This is the life and these are the days!”
from Martyn Day
Martyn Day - St. Margarets -photo credit unknown
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Ian McLagan performing "Date With An Angel" from the film Road To Austin, released 2014 (7:03)
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Ronnie Lane and Ian McLagan - Photos
Ronnie Lane and Ian McLagan -photo credit: Cindy Light
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Mark Bowman Images- Ian McLagan and Ronnie Lane Houston at Fitzgeralds February 29, 1985
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Until they are duplicated to this page, see more Mark Bowman photos of Ian McLagan and Ronnie Lane here:
https://www.ronnielane.com/ronnie-lane-photo-picture-photographer-mark-bowman.html
https://www.ronnielane.com/ronnie-lane-photo-picture-photographer-mark-bowman.html
Ian McLagan Discography
Ian McLagan's third solo album - Best of British (2000)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Best_of_British_(Ian_McLagan_album)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Best_of_British_(Ian_McLagan_album)
Ronnie Lane Complete Album Discography:
https://www.ronnielane.com/ronnie-lane-complete-album-discography.html
https://www.ronnielane.com/ronnie-lane-complete-album-discography.html