Lita Ford

Lita Ford is a British-American guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter known for her influential role in rock music, transitioning from lead guitarist of The Runaways to a successful solo career. After being recruited by impresario Kim Fowley in 1975, Lita Ford became the lead guitarist of the all-female rock band, The Runaways. The band quickly secured a recording contract, releasing their debut album in 1976. Ford’s lead-guitar work became a defining characteristic of The Runaways’ sound throughout their active years, experiencing significant media attention and achieving success as a touring and recording act in the late 1970s.

Following the band’s dissolution in April 1979, Ford pursued a solo career, signing with Mercury Records in 1982. Her debut solo album, ‘Out for Blood,’ was released in 1983. Her subsequent album, ‘Dancin’ on the Edge’ (1984), saw moderate success, with its single ‘Fire in My Heart’ reaching the Top 10 in several international markets. Ford’s career reached its commercial peak in the late 1980s after signing with RCA Records and adopting a more pop-metal sound.

She continues to tour and perform, maintaining her iconic presence in the rock music landscape and solidifying her legacy as a pioneering figure for female musicians in hard rock.