Max Décharné

The sad story of the short-lived Small Faces

The influential 1960s rock band should have enjoyed the longevity of the Rolling Stones. But disputes with managers over low record royalties led to frustration, tension and disillusionment

The Small Faces. From left: Steve Marriott, Ronnie Lane, Kenney Jones, Ian McLagan. [Getty Images] 
issue 21 September 2024

One Sunday in October 1967, about 16 per cent of the British population settled down at 8.15 p.m. to watch the Morecambe & Wise Show on ITV. This was mainstream family entertainment aimed at all age groups, but there was also a place each week for teen-friendly acts from the pop charts.

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