Sex, Drugs, & Rock 'n' Roll with Marc Ford
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- Опубліковано 6 гру 2012
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This is an excerpt from the Father of Lights: Deluxe Edition where Marc Ford, former guitarist for the popular rock band The Black Crowes, tells his story of his journey with music and the spirit. - Фільми й анімація
So much hate in these comments. Marc Ford is a guitar genius. I've seen him enough times to verify his virtuosity. His testimony is about the awakening of his soul. Rejoice in that and enjoy his beautiful new record, Holy Ghost.
They have no idea- so they hate .. cowards
Agreed
I am a recovering pain pill addict, that was delivered by the love of Jesus. Thank you Marc for your testimony . God bless.
This is one of the most honest straightforward testimonies I have ever heard I can relate too, and I am also a huge Crowes fan
I met him and got his autograph outside Massey Hall, Toronto back in '94 after a Black Crowes concert. Super nice guy.
Marc, you inspired my guitar playing. My first show of yours was the night before I went to rehab in 1995. Your return in NYC was my 10 year anniversary. I have always followed your music and path. Now I know why. Thank you for inspiring my life...
Marc Thank you for being honest; I get it. The struggles, the pressure you have gone through without having a solid understanding with the Lord; by far you were & will always be the best guitarist TBC will ever had.
And your solo
Material Rocks!
I love Marc Ford. A legend in my lifetime--sorely underrated. Beautiful insides.
Most soulful guitarist that the crowes ever had period
Damn right
all the haters can hate, i myself know what he's talking about, its not about church or religion its about the spirit! God is good, I'm a rock and roller struggling with the shit, like i said haters hate, get off of here and go hate somewhere else,,, God is LOVE
I hope you have stayed on the path of seeking God !!
I really appreciate this story that reminds me of how nice that way of seeing the truth is.
sad that so many people defended him and demanded that he "not be judged" because of his addiction are now tearing the dude down because he's religious. I'm not into organized religion, myself - I'm completely turned off by it, but it may be safe to say that whatever he found saved his fucking life. Everyone is so fucking tolerant until they come across something or someone doing something different or in conflict with what they believe, and then they suddenly aspire to tear a motherfucker down. Whatever your spiritual path is, if it brings you peace, and does no harm to others, then walk your path.
What the fuck are you talking about? Marc is a good musician, as the band (Black Crowes) which included!! Tend to be inspired by the 60 's and 70 's and then embracing all fashions and the excesses of that period. So successful band of the 90 's, with all ensuing ... even for good Marc (who did the late Cobain, Winehouse & co.) So shut up, wash your mouth and listen healthy r'n r!!
+Filippo Stella not sure who your addressing..... maybe you should be more clear
Good point. I can't relate AT ALL or organized religion born-again stuff... but glad Marc isn't read and he can keep contributing.
Yep. God is many different things to many different people. He's there but in your own vision. Don't let religious fanatics run you off. You are not here alone and something created you. Whatever that force and energy is....thats God.
those are true sayings. and this "creator" is not a tyrant either
love this guy's heart, you can hear it beating when he picks up a guitar.
I'm up in the Bay area and I'm still in my big as a truck addiction. Today is the first time in years that I've told my heart to listen to my heart. So here it goes to get clean and be free of this stuff. Thanks for your own story to make it possible. Peace
I hope that’s going ok?
You can list the names of numerous "Rock Stars" like Jim Morrison, Jimi Hendrix, Duane Allman, Brian Jones, Janis Jophilin, Ronnie Vanzant and many more who died because of a rock n Roll life style and its gospel of self. Their is nothing wrong with good music and having a good time doing so. But when music becomes your "god" and it consumes your whole being, the end result is dealth by alcohol, herion of accidents because of its all consuming nature. God gives us a talent and we are responsible to him for the end result of our decisions. Their is nothing crazy or wacked out about this awesome mans testimony, he has his life and act together!! Great testimony Marc, thank you Brother.
Duane Allman was stone sober and died from a motorcycle wreck. Ronnie Van Zant died in a plane crash. Brian Jones drowned. nobody really knows if he was on drugs at the time. They didn't overdose or kill themselves with drugs and alcohol like the others you mentioned.
Amen bro, well said! Are you familiar with Chris Lizotte? He and Marc often play together and man is his stuff awesome, too!
His first album with the crowes is still their best album. And its because of him.
Although Marc was a killer addition to the group and my favorite guitar player , we can’t forget about old weird Ed Harsch on the keys either
I absolutely adore Marc’s playing. He is an amazing guitar player, but he didn’t write the songs. The three albums he was on are by far their best albums because everyone in the band was at their personal peak, not just Marc.
I saw Marc play last night and he seemed healthy and happy. Not preaching or anything...just great songs and great playing. I'm happy for him if religion keeps him sober...then we get to hear him play guitar more, right?
hes a good guy.i like him.i love his music
Moved me to tears.
Seen Black Crowes with MF in 1997....they were brilliant! He was outstanding! Still have his pick :-)
If Marc was back with the Crowes (And Johnny and Eddie), I'd pay to see them again this year. My last show I saw of theirs was on the Furthur Fest tour in 1997 before things changed. My fav guitarist of the 90's. The UA-cam videos from the Pinkpop Festival 20 years ago in 1993 still blows me away with his playing and tone on the Gibson Les Paul.
You go, Marc. Really a great thing to share with the world your reality.
Marc you have awakened. Keep running the race my brother. Your doing amazing.
I love him so much.... This breaks my heart ❤️ Whatever keeps you from harming yourself....
As a Christian I can identify with Marc. I'm an addict and certainly understand the struggle that goes with being an addict. I pray that he continues to get know the Christ in the Bible. He's been given a tremendous gift from God. Continue to trust him Marc. You're a tremendous inspiration to people like myself. God bless you and your family. He wants you to use your gift to bring the joy of music to people like myself and you have and are.
Stop saying you're an addict. Words are powerful. "reckon yourself dead..."
He's a very creative, troubled guy. He survived a lot, and I hope he can focus on staying healthy and sober.
He looks so healthy here. This is good to trip over again. Love this guy
Love this. Love the Black Crowes.
whatever save a great musician like Marc, I can't fault. but it's music and creating that saves a soul. no preaching, dogma from you christians, let's just find salvation through music, nature, friends, kindness, and self purpose. religion should be personal, love of music is universal. peace
So glad I Crowes. Wish he could take his passion and get the Black Crowes back together.
Very real interview. Music and math are two universal languages. It makes sense to me that God would use to them create and communicate.
love you brother Marc ♡
I fkn LOVE this interview !
Powerful. Good for him.
lemme tell you something, i came up right when The Crowes, Lenny, Guns n Roses, Nirvana were doing their thing and Marc Ford was the best of all of them. Hands down. Everyone knows that. Different league altogether. This guy is in the same room and Duane, Eric and, yes James Marshall. I saw him, heard him plenty of times and there was never anything like Marc Ford
So glad you found your self , and God found you ! 🎼🎵🎶🎸😃💜🎤❤✌
MFF my inspiration as I am now in the Program....Thank you MFF for making soberiety ok , and to still RNR Brother...
Such a great testimony.
I can't help to wonder if Marc was able to have any success with sharing his new found faith with Chris and Rich Robinson.
The fact the Robinson brothers began communicating and performing together in the last two or three years is an answered prayer for many.
This very may have been an answered prayer of Marc Ford.
I admire Marc's willingness to share his thoughts and feelings about his transformation once he nailed down his salvation.
There are so many other Rock musicians who have turned to christianity and they give God all of the glory and credit.
A few Rock stars who have openly expressed their faith are Alice Cooper, Dave Mustaine, the late Glen Campbell, Jonathan Cain of Journey and many others.
Such honesty. Hes on his journey.
It is not about religion, it is about having a total relationship with the almighty and loving creator Jesus. We have more than this physical world ahead of us. We all get to choose where our eternity will be. Jesus is real and alive and wants all to come to him, yes all!
+TheStickSF That was a good one, man
Would that be the same skyfairy that allowed a nazi moron and his nazi buddies to inhabit the White House?
TheStickSF Amen!
spiritual not religious
@@silat13 I can understand why you are anyone may feel that way.But with all respect to you and your opinion, don't let the world,the mainstream media influence you with lies.God gave us something very important called free will,without it life is meaningless.Also satan controls this fallen world,he is the god of this world,but only for a season.If you will give Jesus and his teachings a chance I promise you will know peace and truth.I love you and will pray for you.
Holy crap, that was awesome!
would like to make one thing clear, I love Marc Ford. From TBC, to his solo career, to his work with Ben Harper, I'm a huge fan. His solo on Sometime Salvation is one of my all-time favorites. I was only commenting on my experience with addiction and religion.
Ditto on the solo
Tell it like it is. THANKS MARC
He's the Mick Taylor and Duane allman of the 90s
Truth and Love. Nothing better 💓
I am blessed to have watched this! Thank you. I hope the best for you and your family, Mark.
Praise God..... awesome testimony.
So glad I Crowes
Sweet Marc! xxxxxx
awesome, thanks;-)
I just started really getting into Marc Ford the person. Im a Black Crowes fan and a Steve Gorman fan, but don't care much for the Robinson brothers as people. Marc Ford kicked ass w the Crowes and saw the Robinson brothers ripping on him. Sure, addiction. But I watched a ton of their concerts and Rich Robinson can't hold a candle to Marc's skill level. Watching the 2019-2020 Black Crowes reunion tour with all new players made me wonder. This interview shocks me in a good way. Such a great guy. One of thee best guitarist's in the world. Awesome video
gods within you.
I want to see the Black Crowes' worship cd =0)
It's called The Southern Harmony and Musical Companion and it was released in 1992.
Sho Nuff!
When you want to lose your blues, go tell the congregation!
Tell the congregation!
Halleluyah...those ICU trips can change everything.
awesome
Girl WATCH THE WHOLE MOVIE!!
I found marc on gmail...he is a great guitar player
There is a great big world out there and you all are concerned about what The Man's spiritual belief's are? Be concerned with your own life. And if you dig his music. Well than dig it. Why sould y'all even ponder what anybody personally believes. It shouldn't matter to you.
couldn't agree more. some people would rather a person die from addiction than be saved by a spiritual experience. not sure why it matters to people what his beliefs are but if he believes it saved his life , then who is someone else to question that?
they matured when they got him and wilted since they lost him.
Its interesting how Marc tells you his perspective and his experience himself and you guys are saying who he is and what hes not. Btw the only thing hes promoting is God there no mention of a church.
Where can I see the full clip? of Father of Lights, don't have any cash in me. ^^
Interesting!
Amen
The most mind expanding reality is the indescribable Holy Spirit. The Spirit Of God is the real thing and it does not cause any physical problems. His presence is what I would give to every one around, but especially those who hate my guts.
Aman Offaith yip
Being a Christian is a process. It's not magic. Sanctification is God helping a believer along. Falling down and getting up is a part of it.
good comment contains grace
its a process of delusion. no it is not magic, Christianity is a debasement of the self, a rejection of responsibility and a stifling of the intellect, a negation of the obvious, an embrace of arrogant fantasy, a warping of human dignity, a surrender to the addiction of lies over truth and an endorsement of all that the bible corrupts with, slavery, homophobia, misogyny, contradiction, hypocrisy, child abuse and bigotry. i hope Marc wakes up and rejects this nonsense
@@jupitermoongauge4055 I understand, and I don't expect you to understand. Only the Holy Spirit can change somebody and the world doesn't know him. So let me save you the time and thank you for the ignorant response.
@@jupitermoongauge4055I agree, but he didn't talk about religions. I'm not sure he's bound to one.
I remember my first encounter with the "Presence". In 1969 Jesus became totally real...Blew my mind. A tangible Love I could feel all around me. Over the years I can look back and see his hand changing the wrong decisions I made...literally directing my Life.
Just ask Him and see what happens.
Gosh man Mark is right on point. The Holy Spirit definitely dwells within him. I can completely relate since I basically have the same story. God/Jesus doesn't live in temples.
"I don't have to say anything, I just have to be there"
Ok my bad, I see now it says : from the father of light.
But still what you said about what you would have liked to hear...did you mean the doc itself or this clip from Marc being interviewed? Because he just spoke his mind, maybe not what you wanted to hear. Good luck with your "full time gig"don't quit your day job.
Marc was BORN with this passion. Don't cheat yourself, Marc. You are responsible for your gift.
Marc Ford doesn't even know that it wasn't drugs that caused his condition, it was being in the same band with Chris & Rich Robinson.............
rweghg3 xD
Chris and Rich put him on the map
Kev Fitz They also put him on the gear because of how awful they are. In interviews they seem nice but I’ve heard a lot of shit from behind closed doors.
and the drugs
cont.. If I (& a great deal others) had my way...MF would play with the Crowes forever.. His talent astounds me & no one else will ever cut it PERIOD.but its not about me, is it? To all those people that claim he is brainwashed..ask yourself, If being a rock star is the 'real Marc", then why did he end up nearly dead in a hospital bed?? Its not easy to go your own way & do whats best for yourself--knowing everyone else wont' like it... I'd rather miss him on stage than mourn his death years ago.
um you didn't hear anything. some situations might have led you to certain conclusions but some people take these kind of things literally and the believe god actually spoke to you.
Human beings are so fuckin strange. This man was my idol, my favorite guitar player from not my exact generation but being a teenager in the 90's I mean.. I just loved the Crowes and his playing. Now I cant relate to him. Its so weird because I just don't get anything he is saying for the majority of the interview about god and Christianity. I consider myself basically an agnostic, I'm not a full on atheist I just go by the practice of I don't know. I have had a few friends, good friends, go this same route in life and it makes me upset because nothing changes a person's identity and overall personality like religion. Not even drugs will change a person as extreme and dramatic and it fuckin sucks. I had 2 very good friends with yrs of experience and friendship, next thing I know it was like being in the presence of a different human being and its shocking. Its a sad state of affairs to witness and experience on the other side of the coin. I want the old Marc Ford back.
I shared your concern but you should go see him play live. His playing is on another level and the religious stuff doesn't get in the way; you would never know.
theeleven42 Trust me bro I know. I have seen play many times live I love his playing and his material, just cant stand his interviews nowadays
Just a question: How did you feel about Stevie Ray Vaughn? His song “Life Without You” was his testimony.
Spirituality does not diminish one’s abilities.
The Lord’s grace clearly saved both from an awful addiction that would have ultimately destroyed their lives, or killed them. Personally, I’m happy that Marc is still with us. His playing with the Magpie Salute will not disappoint.
In a lot of instances the Lord uses a crooked stick to hit a very straight shot.
I think you have the wrong Chris Lizotte. The Chris Lizotte here is from Southern California, not Pittsburgh or the midwest. I did find this story about another guy names John Chris Lizotte. Definitely NOT the same guy.
Also, one last thing - just because the guy can tear it up on stage with his guitar, doesn't mean he's good in an interview. I'm not sure why that means anything is askew.
I loved christ, i loved God, I just didnt like the christians that muCh...... that one phrase just summed up the las 40 yrs of my life
it's hard to find people on your s p e c i a l p l a n e , is it?
I'll grant your opinion on Ford, since it's just your opinion, but I can't let the comments on Lizzote go. Since you did such extensive research on Lizotte, would you care to cite it?
Great guitar player. He's clearly a lunatic at this point in time. I think he's much better now.
you don't know enough yet...
😂 that made me smile! Yep he seems more grounded now
We can only serve one of two Masters,God or Satan. we have free will to choose. Jesus Christ is The Way The Truth and The Life.
Sorry to keep going about the Lizotte stuff, but I hate to see someone's name dragged through the mud, especially when we happen to have some mutual friends. Do a Google search for "Chris Lizotte Pittsburgh", you fill find an article from Pittsburgh about a Chris Lizotte in Rolla, Missouri who did some bad things. If you look up Chris Lizotte on Amazon or AllMusic, you will find the recordings THIS Chris Lizotte was working on. I happened to have one of them in the early 90s.
NOT THE SAME GUY!
Does anyone know what drug(s) specifically he was addicted to?
+barry creed +barry creed I would have assumed speed. I've had some friends suddenly "find jesus" when on or kickin that shit, prob mix of both. I keep watching the live version of "My Morning Song" from 1992 at the show from The Fillmore in Frisco, it's a shame cuz Marc was intrical in making that performance magical. Hope that lineup (WITH Marc) could someday return.
+1 Bad Jesus Mofo My mistake show i referenced was in Koln, Germany 1992.
Yeah!!! Jesus is the bomb!!! Love Him so much... 'the life i now live i live by faith in the SON OF GOD who loved me and gave himself for me'
great story of marc fords awakening to God through Jesus Christ... love how He knew him but didn't know his name... he knew him and His presence of peace... and all the drugs was just his effort trying to get back to his room... Marc's history in Jesus' presence ear marked his soul and it saved him from drugs and that other hell, weird church/dead religion... Jesus is real... open up your heart and let him in peeps.. you won't be disappointed... you will become alive...
You're absolutely right. Marc was born with his passion for music, and because of his passion for music he is now the guitarist that he is today. He is in a delicate and vulnerable state, and it seems like he has been brain washed to rationalize his talents as a way to promote whatever this church is.
Oh. I was under the impression that this was from "Father of Lights", which certainly is supposed to be a Christian doc, or atleast that was my understanding. Clearly you know better. Also, being a follower of Christ is a full-time gig, tell a Football fan to "wait till Sunday". Fortunately I don't have to, and shouldn't.
??? Wrong this isn't a Christian doc.It is Marc Ford saying something about how he feels and experiences God and religion.If you want to hear that kind of stuff wait till Sunday, in church.
sorry sir,but mr lizzotte has a checkered past.hes set up in cali now but im quite sure its the same guy.i did extensive research...as far as mr ford goes,he seems hurt/fragile/scared/even confused to me.,,,thats just my opinion.if hes happy and that keeps him alive ,thats what counts.i love his music and i wish i knew him personally,but i feel sorry for him because ive seen friends in the position he seems to be in.he may just be one of those tortured artists.i dont mean to sound crtitical.
Yaaaaaaaaaaawn
I love Marc and hope he will hear the Gospel somewhere along the line. Jesus commands all men to repent and believe the Gospel to be saved from God's wrath because of our sin. I heard nothing of this in this testimony. I hope he will know the true biblical God through faith in His Son alone.
In other words, don't take mind expanding drugs.
You're couldn't be more right, and trust me, there's not many sticks more crooked than me. In fact thats all God uses, I've yet to find a "straight stick". But brother, I believe you're missing the point. To keep the slingshot-stick analogy, even David needed to load his with a stone.
Jesus is real guys, there's more.
Daniel Maydana
Do me a favor. Look for Santa, see if you can find him. Then do me another favor, look for Jesus and see if you can find Him. I'll make it easy for you. He's already listening. If you ask Him to show Himself to you, He will. I'm not talking about church, I'm talking about the real deal.... Jesus, the living God. I promise you He is listening and will answer you if you want to find him. This is not a make believe reality, he will stoop down to your impression of reality and prove to you that he does exist... because he loves you very, very much. I am just a witness. Somebody witnessed to me and I can attest that they were right.
Why does he give kids cancer though? Seems like a bit of a dick move to me....
Marc is retroactively giving credit to God for his talent? One's religion is one's religion and I am not busting his balls for that, but c'mon! He's a great guitar player because he worked really hard at it.
Oh my god what happened to ya.
Marc-- glad you got sober. Sorry it was thru Jesus though. One drug for another no bueno
what confuses me is he got mixed up with that chris lizzotte dude...who is a nasty character himself....i love marc fords music but he is/was mixed up in that dudes cult
hmmmmm.. well there you go. lol angels devils....$$$$$!! meanwhile ..extraterrestrials are goin" this guy is almost convincing!
Cola is real guys, there’s more.
SCARED
I didn't hear a single thing about the the Word, the Lord Jesus, or His atoning sacrifice and victory over sin, satan, and death. This is surely a nice story but where does the Gospel fit in to such a conversion? After all, it is God's power unto salvation. This is a Christian doc, right?
The Crowes died when Marc left!
christ cannot be contained in a building.that is a church building.neither was He ever meant to be.He did not come to start a new religion.He said:I am the way,the truth and the life and that no man(mankind]came to the father except through Him.i pray that you come to know Him personely.sincerly David
i like marc ford,but the dude he got hooked up with definitely has power over him.That lizotte dude is bad news.he chased around young underaged girls in pittsburgh and the midwest......you can see it in fords mannerisms that something is definitely working him....im not criticizing his sincerity,but something is askew
"God, Jesus, Allah can't cure addictions, only time, incarceration, overdose or incredible self courage can attempt to. been struggling for 28 years, good periods of pure joy, long periods of wallowing in the pig trough. but it all evens out, you can't crush yourself for failing. it takes a lifetime. reach out and offer UNDERSTANDING, to an addict. disdain, disgust do nothing. my 2 cents
With all due respect +Steve Tope JESUS is the only reason i am set free from drugs. I was a crack cocaine addict, tried many worldly ways to get free, to no avail. As SOON as i surrendered to Jesus and went through a Christian based recovery ministry, i have left there set free for 4 years now. NO DESIRE TO USE! What you dont understand, is that along with bad choices & physical implications (which are real yes) there is also the VERY real aspect of the spiritual impact that sin has. When we get into junk, we open ourselves to spiritual influence. ITS VERY REAL. Just think about the unexplained desire & compulsion to use beyond even your hating what its doing to your life. There is a very real demonic compulsion/influence at hand. "For we wage war not against flesh & blood, but against the evil principalities & powers in the unseen". If I believe Jesus is real, which He is, and that He created me, and that He is all powerful Creator of universe, then how could he not have the power to heal & deliver me? The problem is not God/Jesus, its our unwillingness to recognize Him, to surrender, the let go & let God if you will. OUR PRIDE! "For God gives grace (which is favor & empowerment) to the humble, but He resists the proud." The problem is us/self-will. "Seek first the Kingdom of God & His righteousness, and everything you need shall be added to you." Not judgin you, just sharing my story & truth as i have leanred it from Jesus. Peace & love of Christ to you my man ;)
I was a daily drunk for around 30 years....Tried to quit for the last 10 of those 30 years and nothing worked.
I was always taken over by the craving for alcohol after only a couple of weeks after having gotten through horrific withdrawals.
My family had prayed for me, along with their church. I began to pray for myself and after several weeks of calling out to God and praying and reading the Bible, I woke up on the morning of October 21, 2017 and I knew immediately that something felt very different but I had no Idea what to make of it.
That day I did not drink, didn't want a drink and I've never wanted a drink of alcohol since that day.
There is absolutely NO WAY that happens without the work of GOD.
I am a devout Christian and have a relationship with God and my life has gotten on track and doing well after YEARS of turmoil, broken marriages and just a conglomeration of pitfalls and trouble.
Praise God !!