Maggie May success

During his time in the Faces, Rod also began releasing solo material that demonstrated the softer side to his vocals.

The 1971 album ‘Every Picture Tells A Story’, which featured the smash hit single ‘Maggie May’, was a huge success as it topped the charts on both sides of the Atlantic.

The track went on to be named as one of The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll.