Guitarist Marc Ford was a member of The Black Crowes from 1991 – 1997, and again from 2005 – 2006. He appeared on three albums during his first run with the band: The Southern Harmony And Musical Companion (1992), Amorica (1994) and Three Snakes And One Charm (1996). Guesting on The State Of Amorica: A Black Crowes Podcast, Ford looked back on being offered a place in Guns N' Roses on two separate occasions.

Ford: "I got asked to join that band a couple of different times. Once when Axl (Rose) was still finishing that record that was taking forever (Chinese Democracy). Right about when I was about to make It's About Time (2002 solo album), I got offered to join that band. But the first time, I had just come back from a sort of unofficial official, or whatever it was, joining of The Black Crowes weekend in Atlanta. When I got back home, that Monday morning, Slash had called and offered. He said that Izzy (Stradlin) was leaving, and did I want the spot? I said I just joined The Black Crowes, and he was very cool. He said, 'That's a good gig for you. Right on.'"

The Black Crowes have announced the 30th anniversary multi-format reissue of their legendary album, Shake Your Money Maker. Pre-order here, and listen to the recently unearthed track, "Charming Mess", below.

The Super Deluxe box set features the original studio album remastered by George Drakoulias, three previously unheard studio recordings, two unreleased demos from Mr. Crowe’s Garden, a 14-track full unreleased concert from Atlanta, GA, in 1990, reproductions of an early Mr. Crowe’s Garden show flyer, set list, tour laminate, patch, and a 20 page book with unseen photos from the band’s personal archives and liner notes by David Fricke.

Available on 4LP Super Deluxe, 3CD Super Deluxe, 2CD, Standard CD & LP, streaming and download. Out February 26 on UMe/American Recordings.

A limited number of super deluxe formats purchased through the official artist store feature a signed photo print.