“We barely knew the songs when we recorded them. They weren’t even finished”: When he joined the Black Crowes, Marc Ford had no time to second-guess his playing – even when he found it embarrassing

The Black Crowes lead guitarist Marc Ford during a performance, circa 1995.

When Marc Ford joined the Black Crowes, the 26-year-old Californian's background differed from that of his Atlanta-bred bandmates. But the vibes were immaculate, leading to the recording of 1992’s The Southern Harmony and Musical Companion. The number one platinum album is beloved by Black Crowes fans and general rock fans alike.

“I heard something from it the other day,” Ford says. “I was like, ‘Wow, man, that’s really good! Those kids were onto something!’ It’s strong music. It still stands.”