Burning Tree-Burning Tree (1990)

Led by guitarist Marc Ford, Burning Tree was a short-lived power trio that released a superb hard rock album in the 1990s, drawing inspiration from bands like Cream and The Jimi Hendrix Experience. Formed in the late 1980s, the lineup was completed by drummer Doni Gray and bassist Mark Dutton. Their only release, which came out in 1990 on the Epic label, is a clear demonstration of powerful hard rock with early 1970s psychedelic touches. Tracks like "Wings, Blues and High Heeled Shoes", "Fly On", "Mistreated Lover", "Masquerade", and "Last Laugh" showcase Marc Ford's vintage guitar talent. The album's positive reception from critics and fans opened doors for Marc Ford, leading to a call-up to the Black Crowes, another important and successful hard rock band of the 1990s.