THE FACES reunion is back on again, minus frontman Rod Stewart - the group is rehearsing to perform at a charity event this Christmas (09).
The group, consisting of Stewart, Ian MCLagan, Kenney Jones and Rolling Stones rocker Ronnie Wood, reformed after their 1975 split for a series of top secret rehearsals last year (08), with talk of a full tour following.
But negotiations fell through early this year (09), despite comments by Wood suggesting all was well and the bandmates couldn't wait to hit the road.
Stewart scuppered plans for a full reunion in March (09), insisting he would not be taking part in a reunion as he launched his own tour and new album plans.
But the remaining trio is now intending to perform together at London's legendary Royal Albert Hall in December (09), according to Britain's The Sun.
A source tells the publication, "Ronnie, Kenney and Ian have been trying their best to persuade Rod to sign up but he is focusing on his new Soul Book covers collection which is due in November.
"Rehearsals have already begun and everyone's really positive. If it goes well, they intend to stage some more."