Lita Ford

Quick Facts

Full Name	Lita Ford
Occupation	Guitarist
Date Of Birth	Sep 19, 1958(1958-09-19)
Age	66
Birthplace	London
Country	United Kingdom
Birth City	England
Horoscope	Virgo

Lita Ford Biography

Lita Ford is one of the most popular and richest Guitarist who was born on September 19, 1958 in London, England, United Kingdom. The Runaways’ lead guitarist in the late 1970s, who later went on to have a successful solo career.

Ford was played by Scout Taylor–Compton in the 2010 film The Runaways.

In 1975, at age 16, Ford was recruited by recording impresario Kim Fowley to join the all-female rock band 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.

In the mid-1980s, she was briefly engaged to Black Sabbath guitarist She was briefly engaged to Black Sabbath’s guitarist Tony Iommi in the mid-1980s. She has two sons named Rocco and James.. Two of her sons are named James and Rocco.

Lita Ford Net Worth

Lita Ford is one of the richest Guitarist from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Lita Ford 's net worth $3 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

At the age of 11, she began playing guitar. Deep Purple was her inspiration to start playing guitar.

At sixteen, she was recruited to join The Runaways via She was recruited at age sixteen to become a member of The Runaways through Kim Fowley..

Lita Rossana Ford (born 19 September 1958) is an English-born, American heavy metal guitarist, actress, vocalist and songwriter who was the lead guitarist for the Runaways in the late 1970s before embarking on a successful solo career in the 1980s. The 1989 single “Close My Eyes Forever”, a duet with Ozzy Osbourne, remains Ford’s most successful song, reaching No. 8 on the US Billboard Hot 100.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Lita Ford height 5 ft 5 in Lita weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Lita Ford Dating?

According to our records, Lita Ford married to Jim Gillette , Chris Holmes. As of December 1, 2023, Lita Ford’s is not dating anyone.

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By the mid-1990s, Ford placed a reduced priority on her music career as she turned her attention towards raising her two young sons. Following the release of Black in 1995, Ford did not release new material until the Wicked Wonderland album in 2009.

Facts & Trivia

Lita Ranked on the list of most popular Guitarist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Lita Ford celebrates birthday on September 19 of every year.

In June 2008, Ford re-emerged with a new band with Stet Howland (WASP) on drums, playing several warm-up gigs under the moniker Kiss Me Deadly prior to Rocklahoma in Pryor, Oklahoma. In June 2009, she toured the United States and Europe with a new line-up on her last 14 shows consisting of former Guns N’ Roses guitarist Ron ‘Bumblefoot’ Thal, drummer Dennis Leeflang, and Deepfield bassist PJ Farley.

What is Lita Ford's most famous song?

The 1989 single “ Close My Eyes Forever “, a duet with Ozzy Osbourne, remains Ford’s most successful song, reaching No. 8 on the US Billboard Hot 100.

Is Lita Ford still married?

Lita Ford’s ex husband Jim Gillette says he and the pair’s two sons James and Rocco are frightened by accusations made by the female rocker. The couple were married for 16 years but divorced in 2011 and since the split, Ford has accused her former partner of turning their children against her.

Was Lita Ford in the group vixen?

The all female band Vixen is best known for their debut self-titled album and subsequent tours with Ozzy Osbourne, Scorpions, Bon Jovi, Kiss, and Deep Purple. Lita Ford was a founding member , and the lead guitarist, of the iconic all girl teen rock band The Runaways.

Is Lita Ford in the rock and Roll Hall of Fame?

“It’s history,” Ford said. “It’s a real big honor to be a part of it.” Ford is not an inductee, but happily accepted the Rock Hall’s invitation to join its collection. She said it was difficult to decide which guitar to loan away because they are like her “babies.”

What was Fleetwood Mac's only number one song in the US?

“Dreams” (Fleetwood Mac), No. 1, June 18, 1977. While Lindsey Buckingham wrote “Go Your Own Way” as a response to his and Nicks’ brutal breakup in 1976, Nicks wrote the less literal “Dreams,” and gave the band their only Hot 100 No. 1 hit.