The Magpie Salute - She Gave Good Sunflower - Under The Bridge, London - April 2017

The Magpie Salute (Black Crowes members Rich Robinson, Marc Ford, Sven Pipien and vocalist John Hogg) performing She Gave Good Sunflower live at Under The Bridge, London on 14th April 2017.

[@gigskrislw7745]

KZbin - PLEASE REMOVE YOUR ADVERTS FROM MY VIDEOS!!! I DON'T MAKE MONEY FROM THE VIDEOS I POST AND NEITHER SHOULD YOU.

[@jasongibson666]

This is a top 3 crowes song for me! Sounds great no matter who playing it.

[@petethepirate730]

Marc Ford!! That guy has got "IT". He was always my favorite crowes guitarist. Rich is the riff master but with Ford its something special.

[@chanchaokiitos1184]

Peter Roberts Same here, when Ford was kicked out, he took the magic with him...just listen to the records; the best ones were those with Marc on guitar. Anyway, great to see them play together again! Rich Robinson visited some Marc Ford shows a couple of years ago, and even that was great, to see them smiling, hugging, and playing together...but who would have thought, that they will actually put a new band together?! Rich had his solo career going on, I think his last two records were great, but this is something else! Hope they will stay together! The funny thing is, that I don't even miss Chris, he can stay on his cloud with his wannabe Dead band....

[@stevef4010]

I'll agree that Mark was the best guitarist and my own personal favorite, but he was kicked out to save his life and couldn't perform well live at the time due to drugs. Sad day. I saw them at their best and worst. Southern Harmony will always be a classic album for me. One of the best Rock n Roll albums ever. However, I think the Crowes really were in their prime on Cabin Fever....they were really refined like a great wine. Not better, not worse..just different. And I enjoyed Luther's guitar. At least they went out on a high note. I love how every album was a different flavor. Lions was my least favorite, but it's still very good...and that just proves how special the Crowes were...even at their worst they were great...and better than most other bands. You're missing out if you are dismissing CRB and NEM. Chris is a fantastic songwriter. A generational talent. That he can keep making good songs is remarkable. I just saw two CRB shows this weekend and loving the new album. The first two were excellent as well. I was sad and pessimistic when the Crowes split each time and Chris went solo (I expected not to like his music), but I was then blown away how good NEM's first album was. Paul Stacy was yet another great guitarist and they were good live. I had no idea Chris even played guitar at the time. I don't compare the new stuff to the Crowes. It's just different...to quote Pearl Jam.."it's evolution baby". Then CRB just went to another feel altogether and blends other ingredients into a cosmic brew. You really should try it. It can take multiple listenings due to the complexity and subtleties for it to really sink in. It doesn't have to be one or the other. I'm very happy to see Marc Ford's cleaned up and still has the chops to shred those bluesy solos and I just noticed they are coming to my city next month, so I might have to go just to see him. Face it, without Chris there would be no Crowes we love dearly. While Rich deserves 50% credit, along with Steve Gorman, it was something that needed all the ingredients. Kinda like no Jimmy Page or no Robert Plant, we have no Zeppelin. I wish nothing but the best for all the former Crowes....but I don't hold out any hope they will reunite. I cherished them when they were together and went to many shows knowing it wouldn't last forever. It was a great run. Only a handful of other bands can compare. Chris might be an A-hole, but he'd be the first to tell you so too. Most people we idolize can be A-holes, just like you and me. What goes on between brothers is their business, not ours. I just enjoy the music. I don't care about the politics and personal life choices. "The Song" continues.....Peace. **I really liked Trigger Hippy too. Disappointed Jackie left. However Jackie Green was a poor fit for the Crowes.

[@jjcummings206]

yeah. weird how the videographer didn't figure out he was playing lead till well after midway through the shoot.

[@DasVolksbad]

What Taylor/Richards have been for the Stones = Ford/Robinson for the Crowes. God save Amorica!

[@rossvaneldik3562]

Yes! Marc Ford! So much soul and feel in his playing. Sad that basically only Black Crowes fans know who he is.

[@stevetrivago]

Hogg is incredible... not to mention Ford and Rich .. two geniuses ☮️🎸💟🎶✊🏼👊🏻

[@BrianRomsdal]

Amorica was a masterpiece.

[@mattk.1239]

Good lord Marc is connecting to something deep within himself here and it is so much better than any drug. God bless you.

[@user-gm5by6dj3d]

Saw them 2 days ago. Vocals stood out. Incredible singer. Amazing show. Brought back the old days.

[@afmartin2734]

I forgot how good this playing was from Marc. Unreal.

[@genehoke]

Marc is just on fire.

[@skoobatroopa]

I'm a 46yr old timer and I reckon this was the best gig I have been too in a very long time. I am a massive fan of Ford and Robinson. The Crowes were never the same after Ford left and to see Ford and Robinson play together again, with so much enjoyment was a pleasure... and we got to sing happy birthday to Marc, albeit out of tune and out off time, but with a lot of heart

[@guido2114]

Saw them on their first tour and the Amorica tour with Govt Mule opening up..

[@yz6]

Agreed. Rich and Marc. At their best together…

[@j.hardie7906]

This is fantastic!! If you don't get goosebumps watching & hearing this - you 're dead. Mark Ford was and always is an inspiration to behold!!! I'm so happy to see him on fire like this , and HAPPY. I can hear his healing in his playing , and Folks (yes , you too - Thomas?} that's a great thing ... Coming to a town near you

[@chioffes]

Holy mother of guitar solos! Or should I say, "holy father" of guitar solos?

[@rossvaneldik3562]

Marc Ford is indeed a great, great rock n' roll/blues/roots guitar player! One of my favorites. He plays other stringed instruments quite well too. What a fine musician!

[@TheSeanEdmiston]

Marc Ford is a treasure. He makes Rich a better player. I wouldn't put him in the same echelon as guitarists like Hendrix, Page, Clapton, Vaughn, etc., but I do think if he had been playing in the 70s that his prowess would be more widely recognized. As far as guitarists from his own era, there are very few who give me goosebumps the way Marc's playing does. John Frusciante and a few others.

[@maguire296]

the good times are returning

[@ironeddie9917]

Mark is a very nice dude.. he was at my sons school about 5 years back and speaking about 🎼 music 🎵 2 the class.. also complemented my son on his Drumming 🥁 and autographed a drum head and took a photo with my son and his friends.. great guitar player 🎸!

[@SteveR5954]

Awesome to see Marc and Rich together. That alone is worth seeing... but this band sounds great and I gotta say I'm impressed with John's vocals - very cool. Look forward to a new record of originals.

[@afmartin2734]

No doubt. They need to start to mix in some jamming at some point. May take a little while, but I hope they can work some stuff in. I don't see why not. Sven knows what to do and Magistro is making it look effortless back there.

[@Andy-id1ui]

They do a jam with Thorn in my pride, and boy is it boring. Jams are what made the BCs live shows so dull in the end. Play some songs instead.

[@rockbass74]

ended up seeing Moke several times in the US. They were fantastic

[@chioffes]

It is beyond amazing to see Marc playing these songs again. I really just do not have adequate words to express how happy this makes me. Thank you, Rich.

[@wammbarro]

This is why MFF is called MFF! Yes!

[@skoobatroopa]

yes it is!

[@LiveFashionOfficial]

John Hogg...Insane Vocals!!!

[@liamwhiting8564]

dirk diggler disagree Chris is a joke live

[@danlove4270]

Guess the salute is over

[@frankdoubleUdoubleL]

Marc Ford Masterclass

[@frankdoubleUdoubleL]

Still stands! What a solo....

[@josephjacktv7468]

Thanks Gigs(KrisLW) for capturing all these videos and taking time to upload - i Missed the shows and can see that it was fantastic ! I love how good Marc ford and rich r are together !! And if people think it's a shame they are doing "covers" I don't care - rich wrote most of the tracks with Chris - awesome songs - great to hear them played again - only thing missing is Steve G on drums

[@gigskrislw7745]

JJ You're welcome and thanks for the message which I appreciate. I loved hearing these songs again and they felt fresh having Rich and Marc playing together again... and also with John Hogg getting better night after night. Would've been great to have big Steve back but Joe did an admirable job. I genuinely didn't miss Chris that much during the 4 nights.

[@benanderson1400]

Heart and Soul = Robinson, Ford! 🎸✌️🎸✌️

[@ThePigdoctor]

Finally a video where the camera is pointing where it should be! Haha FORD TONE KING

[@garymichaud7956]

wow!!!!! just beautiful!!

[@benanderson1400]

Big shoes to fill, great job! ✌️🎸🌞

[@chrisscott6961]

Two words, Marc Ford

[@mattigrooves7843]

This gig was a privilege to have attended. Then earlier this year I saw Chris play a gig at some student hall off the Tottenham Court Rd....after meeting him in Camden Town earlier in the day. Strange days !!’ Photos on insta: Mattigrooves

[@001dharma]

Keep Good time Rock N Roll rocking' and rolling!!!! Yeah

[@jono9549]

Damn that band was amazing!! Shame the $$ wasn't there

[@paolo-n2000]

Rich broke up the band before High-water II was even released! I'm sure Chris negotiated it with Rich in order for the "Robinson Bros - Crowes Tour"...to happen...

[@loontil]

drummer's big on gurning - love it

[@vincentpalazzoiii2064]

AWESOME; I just saw them August 8th in the US and they were great, Just great rock and roll! I hate how there are so many that refer to them as a cover band; there are 3 original member of the Crowes and it was 4 until Ed Harcsh passed away; yes they cover classic songs just like the Crowes did but they have an album out and if one of the writer and creator of songs from a band plays them how can you cover your own song? When Page and Plant played together bag in the 90's they weren't a Led Zeppelin cover band, they were Page and Plant playing their music.

[@vyverg]

So true Vincent. Im slowly easing into this band. Not seeing the "right" frontman there is probably what most people can't handle. It's the biggest factor in my opinion

[@starstart23]

Two original members. Sven came on after the first break-up.

[@BTLSLerch]

I only missed out by a fraction!

[@susant8809]

love this if you don't dig then there isn't a remedy to be had

[@jasonmogensen6020]

Rich &Marc ...nuff said \m/

[@k13morey]

Why is Gorman not in this band? This guy is good but Gorman was a beast. Hugely underrated drummer and a big part of the Crowes sound. That's what I felt was missing a little bit when I saw Magpie live, even more so than Chris' vocals. I think I would rather see these guys do their new stuff. Both of the new songs I've heard so far are great.

[@martinolesen1908]

Well Thanks a fucking lot, Marc... Now I guess I'll dead alone, since you melted my face with that solo...

[@mikefetterman6782]

Marc Ford is Better? This is awesome. Very tight.

[@guido2114]

Mark Ford is the shit yo.

[@loontil]

If you squint ya ears this cat preddy much sounds idennical to C Robinson

[@starstart23]

ComboverSoul tig I like the idea of squinting ears

[@markgreene6349]

Yes lots of chicken skin moments last night thanks.. the new music ...the covers .. The Black Crowes songs.. all fantastic.. thanks for playing the Belly Up last night.. I want to go to the concert tonight so bad

[@LucaMontana7]

* U C K I N G * FABULOUS - Ladies & Gents - High Octane Rock is finally back - Thanks RR!

[@dwainebates650]

Is that Bob Ross on drums! Happy little drumsticks 😂🤘

[@robb6146]

Get yo brother back stat!!

[@JimmyFranceable]

Marc Ford rules but this ridiculous.

[@guido2114]

He isn't reading those lyrics off a teleprompter is he? Blaspheme Rich...

[@jamesperryman6433]

There was a million print outs at his feet at this gig. It's a lot of new words to learn I guess

[@calebgilbert7573]

Lord Beeno Chris used a teleprompter for "As The Crow Flies" shows this year... Even the guy who wrote the lyrics needs a little help.

[@thomasdierks5629]

So sad to see a band like this reduce itself to being a bad tribute act. Suck Pie Salute is more like it.

[@toddhinden7628]

if you dont like this band that is fine but go else were with your negative attitude.there doing the best they can under the circumstances.

[@afmartin2734]

NO offense, but when Marc left the band again in August of 2006, they never recovered from a live standpoint. I mean, Luther is good, so is Jackie Green and their 2 set shows in 2010 were nice, but you can't replace chemistry. No better guitar duo from the 1990s than Rich and Marc. Just doesn't really exist. Chris checked out years ago and it showed uo with the lyrics and songwriting in general. His CRB material is way too out there and hard to get into, IMO, not to mention, deep down I think he knows he can't sing the Crowes songs or some covers in the upper registers anymore, while this guy clearly can. They haven't sounded this good in a long time, Chris or no Chris. Chris made his choice and let him keep writing 10 minute meandering songs, that go absolutely nowhere.

[@joshberlin5672]

That statement is like saying John Fogerty is a CCR tribute band. Rich wrote or co-wrote all of the Crowes songs and Marc Ford made the music come alive. Seeing them back together and killing it does my heart good.

[@slash12376]

You mean guys trying to make living? I would argue any lineup without Marc Ford was doing the same. You've got Marc and Rich back together. That's the sound. Without Marc none of their stuff sounds right. He's there and killing it.

[@petethepirate730]

Exactly. Marc and Rich together is the shit. This is not the Crowes but Im glad they are bringing back that vibe.