Marc Ford

Note for note, Marc Ford ranks as one of the world’s preeminent guitarists. Even so, his songcraft commands the utmost respect. Ford is no one trick pony. Keyboardist Johnny Neel once said: “Marc Ford’s an actual genius. He has the best guitar sound I’ve ever heard.”   Marc’s career spans over 30 years starting with his group, Burning Tree, a hard rock/blues power trio. He then joined The Black Crowes in late 1991. Ford toured and recorded on three of the Crowes’ finest albums--The Southern Harmony and Musical Companion, Amorica, and Three Snakes and One Charm.  In 2002, Ford released his first solo album, It’s About Time. Ford’s following solo albums included Weary And Wired (2007), The Fuzz Machine (2010) and Holy Ghost (2014).  His most recent solo effort, The Vulture, represents another timeless volume in Marc Ford’s inimitable musical journey – one that has seen him performing and recording with Izzy Stradlin, Gov’t Mule, The Jayhawks, Federale, Widespread Panic, Blue Floyd, Booker T. Jones, Ivan Neville and Heartbreaker Mike Campbell. Today, he finds himself as a lead guitar and vocal principal in The Magpie Salute, a new project led by former Crowe, Rich Robinson. It’s harvest time for Marc Ford, as he looks to grow The Magpie Salute, expand his skill as an in-demand producer, and continue to release solo records for years to come.