Raw rock energy surged in 1965 when Steve Marriott, Ronnie Lane, Kenney Jones, and Jimmy Winston formed this London band, soon swapping Winston for Ian McLagan. Their official site celebrates their 'explosive live shows,' a reputation cemented by early hits like 'Whatcha Gonna Do About It.' Blending R&B and mod swagger, 'Ogden’s Nut Gone Flake' (1968) hit UK number one with its psychedelic twist. Over 15 million records sold worldwide, they shone bright but brief. Marriott’s 1969 exit to form Humble Pie triggered their shift into Faces with Rod Stewart. Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2012, their reunion attempts—1970s gigs and 2015 tributes—never recaptured the original spark. Their cheeky charm and Marriott’s soulful howl still echo in Britain’s rock lore.

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