Lita Ford is a talented singer whose parents are Italian and English. Heavy metal music is a favorite of the American musician. Her voice is thought to have a mezzo-soprano range. She has recorded music throughout her whole career, both alone and with the now-defunct band The Runaways. She also took a 10-plus year vacation from singing in 1995 after the birth of her children. In 2008, she started singing again.
The Runaways were experiencing internal issues in 1977, having already cut ties with producer Fowley, lead singer Cherie Currie, and bassist Jackie Fox. Joan Jett, the band’s vocalist and guitarist, wanted them to adopt a more Ramones-inspired punk rock sound.
Where does Lita Ford live now?
Lita Ford now live Los Angeles, California.
What are some fun facts about Lita Ford?
In 1958, Lita Ford was born in London to an Italian mother and a British father. She immigrated to the United States with her family at the age of 4, and at age 11 she started playing the guitar. Chris Holmes, the band W.A.S.P’s guitarist, and she were married for a brief period of time. She also dated Motley Crue’s Nikki Sixx.