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Lita Ford

1958-09-19 London, England

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Biografia

Lita Rossana Ford (born 19 September 1958) is an English-born American rock guitarist, actress, vocalist and songwriter who was the lead guitarist for the Runaways in the late 1970s before embarking on a solo career in the 1980s. Lita Ford was born to an English father and an Italian mother in London, England. When she was in second grade, she moved with her family to the United States, eventually settling in Long Beach, California. Inspired by Ritchie Blackmore's work with Deep Purple, she began playing the guitar at the age of 11. Her vocal range is mezzo-soprano. In 1975, at age 16, Ford was recruited by recording impresario Kim Fowley to join the all-female rock band he was assembling called the Runaways. The band soon secured a recording contract and released their first album in 1976. The band garnered significant media attention and The Runaways became a successful recording and touring act during their late 1970s heyday. Ford's lead-guitar playing became an integral element of the band's sound until their eventual break-up in April 1979. In 1977, internal conflicts were erupting within the Runaways, who had by that time already parted ways with producer Fowley, lead singer Cherie Currie, and bassist Jackie Fox. Vocalist/guitarist Joan Jett wanted the band to shift to a more Ramones-influenced punk rock sound, while Ford and drummer Sandy West wanted to continue playing the hard rock-oriented songs the band had become known for. With neither faction willing to compromise, the band finally broke up in April 1979. (Wikipedia)

Películas

Lita Ford: Live at Wacken 2025 Vocals / Guitar 2025-07-30
Dio: Dreamers Never Die Self 2022-09-28
The Guest List Self 2022-02-20
Suzi Q Self 2019-09-25
The Rainbow Self 2019-10-26
Girls in Bands at the BBC Self (archive footage) 2015-10-30
Girl in a Band: Tales from the Rock 'n' Roll Front Line Self 2015-10-30
The Life, Blood and Rhythm of Randy Castillo Self 2014-11-01
The Joy of the Guitar Riff Self 2014-07-18
Edgeplay: A Film About The Runaways Self 2004-10-07
Lita Ford: The Complete Video Collection Lead Vocals / Guitar 2003-09-30
Highway to Hell The Hitchhiker 1991-11-21
Bon Jovi | Access All Areas: A Rock & Roll Odyssey Self 1990-11-20
Hard 'N Heavy Volume 11 Self 1990-01-01
Hard 'N Heavy Volume 9 Self 1990-01-01
The RollerGames World Premiere Special Self 1989-09-01
Rock 'n' Roll Sports Classic Self 1978-05-03
The Runaways Live in Japan Self 1977-06-12