Media in category 'Lita Ford' The following 13 files are in this category, out of 13 total. Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available. Click here to visit our frequently asked questions about HTML5 video. Lita Ford at Jones Beach 2012 Background information Birth name Lita Rossana Ford Born ( 1958-09-19) 19 September 1958 (age 60), England Origin,, U.S. Genres, Occupation(s) Musician, songwriter Instruments Guitar, vocals Years active 1975–1995, 2008–present Labels,, JLRG Entertainment, Associated acts,,,, Website Lita Rossana Ford (born 19 September 1958) is an English-born American rock guitarist, actress, vocalist and songwriter who was the lead guitarist for in the late 1970s before embarking on a solo career in the 1980s. Contents • • • • • • • • • • • • Early life [ ] Lita Ford was born to a British father (Harry Lenard Ford) and an Italian mother (Isabella Benvenuto) in London, England. When she was in second grade, she moved with her family to the United States, eventually settling in. Inspired by 's work with, she began playing the guitar at the age of 11. Her vocal range is. Music career [ ] The Runaways (1975–1979) [ ] In 1975, at age 16, Ford was recruited by recording to join the all-female rock band. Bussines economics by shankaran pdf file download. The band soon secured a recording contract and released their 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, and bassist. Vocalist/guitarist wanted the band to shift to a more -influenced, while Ford and drummer wanted to continue playing the -oriented songs the band had become known for. With neither faction willing to compromise, the band finally broke up in April 1979. Solo career (1980–1995) [ ]. Ford performing on 19 December 1988 in the 'Olympiahalle' venue of, Germany. Following the breakup of the Runaways, Ford set about launching a solo career. C++ programming software download. Her debut solo album, entitled, was released in 1983 and was a commercial disappointment. Her next release, (1984) achieved moderate success and Ford's popularity began to rise. Dancin' on the Edge included the single 'Fire in My Heart', which reached the Top 10 in several countries outside the United States. The follow-up single, 'Gotta Let Go', performed better, reaching number one on the Mainstream Rock charts. Ford said in an interview that she recorded an unreleased album with RCA Records, and didn't perform on it. Ford signed with, hired, and re-emerged with a more radio-friendly sound. In 1988, she released her most commercially successful album, the self-produced. The album featured several singles including ', 'Back to the Cave', 'Close My Eyes Forever', and 'Falling in and Out of Love', a song co-written by of. The ballad 'Close My Eyes Forever', a duet with, remains her most successful song, reaching No. [ ] Ford followed up the success of Lita with the album (1990). Stiletto featured the singles 'Hungry' and 'Lisa' (a song dedicated to her mother). However, the album failed to match the success of her previous release. Ford's next release was (1991), which featured her last charting single to date, 'Shot of Poison'. Ford's final album prior to a lengthy recording hiatus was on the German. [ ] Long hiatus (1996–2007) [ ].
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