Only a week after keyboardist Eddie Hawrysch announced he was leaving The Black Crowes, the rock band has suffered another loss.

Guitarist Marc Ford has also quit the band, citing health issues and the threat of touring to his sobriety, reports E! Online.

“All the difficult work he has done to gain his longest period of sobriety ever was in jeopardy while touring,” read a statement from Ford’s spokesperson.

However, word has it that Ford left on less-than-good (and possibly less-than-legal) terms.

According to the band’s manager, Pete Angelus, Ford had his lawyer fax a letter to the band announcing his departure and saying he would not be giving the 12 weeks notice as required by his contract.

“…I will state as a matter of fact, that this is not the first time that Marc Ford has breached his agreement with the Black Crowes,” said Angelus.

Guitarist Paul Stacey will replace Ford for now, as the band is set to embark on an extensive fall tour.






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