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(1 April 1946 – 4 June 1997)
He quit Faces in 1973 and formed his own band, Ronnie Lane’s Slim Chance, in 1973 to record the hit single “How Come” (UK No. 11) and “The Poacher”, then the album Anymore for Anymore, showcasing his own blend of British rock music, folk, and country music.
After initial success with the singles, he commenced a tour called “the Passing Show”, touring the UK as a carnival, complete with tents, barkers, etc. Viv Stanshall, from the The Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band, was a short-lived ringmaster (of sorts).
Lane moved to Island Records and issued Ronnie Lane’s Slim Chance and One For The Road. In late 1976, he joined a short-lived reformation of the Small Faces, but quit after two rehearsals, to be replaced by Rick Wills (who currently plays alongside the former Small Faces drummer, Kenney Jones, in The Jones Gang). However, since Lane had already signed a contract with Atlantic Records as part of the reformed Small Faces, Atlantic informed him that he owed them an album. Pete Townshend recorded an album with Lane, titled Rough Mix, which was released in 1977. Rough Mix was lauded as contender for best album of the year by many critics, but the label did not promote it, and sales were thereby lacklustre. Rough Mix not only left Lane out of debt to the label, but it cemented his credentials as an unsung hero.
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Ronnie Lane's Slim Chance
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One For The Road
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How Come
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See Me
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zoarces
Ronnie was amazing. I always feel his warm personality shines through the music. Bless you Ronnie.
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M_Mochi
Ronnie Lane was a sweet man. <3
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ilsonowl
Saw Slim Chance on Friday evening ... superb !
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TowserBugs
He deserves much more plays
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nigeyb
You've gotta love Ronnie Lane. Leaves The Faces to start living in his mobile recording studio and making music that is often the polar opposite of The Faces wonderful boogie rock. Three top-notch solo studio albums in which Ronnie crafted his own brand of rock that included a variety of styles and instrumental combinations often backed by a large ensemble of mostly acoustic instruments.
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strajnic
How come "How Come" has so few plays? It's just not fair!
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DakoSuede
aupa Ronnie!!
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harajukudude
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Biff_Bang_Pow
FANTASTIC. Everyone should totally love Ronnie Lane, be it with or without Slim Chance. I don't show them enough appreciation :(
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LiamGallagher
indeed.
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JustsoJoe
If you like this you must be a cool dude who loves music
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MrLark
An absolute legend. But how come the music's not licensed to last.fm? that's just rubbish
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PappaWheelie
I regret that it has taken me this long to discover his solo work. Very fulfilling.
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Prospero_again
Brilliant man, heart of 2 great bands, and superb solo artist, completely underestimated, you only have to listen!
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Tr1xx
How Come (?) so few plays... oh and The Poacher is a superb track too
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