Lita Ford

Lita Ford is an English-born American rock guitarist and singer who first gained attention as the lead guitarist of the all-female band The Runaways before launching a solo career. Her solo work blends hard rock and heavy metal with melodic hooks, featuring crunchy, riff-driven guitar, prominent technical solos, and a vocal style that ranges from gritty rock to power ballad delivery. Ford's presence as a visible female lead guitarist and frontwoman was notable in the 1980s rock and metal scenes.