Personal Info
Lita Rossana Ford
The Queen of Heavy Metal
Lita Ford
Acting
Biography
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…
Known For
Filmography
Movies
Lita Ford: Live at Wacken 2025
as Vocals / Guitar
Dio: Dreamers Never Die
as Self
The Guest List
as Self
Suzi Q
as Self
The Rainbow
as Self
Girls in Bands at the BBC
as Self (archive footage)
Girl in a Band: Tales from the Rock 'n' Roll Front Line
as Self
The Life, Blood and Rhythm of Randy Castillo
as Self
The Joy of the Guitar Riff
as Self
Edgeplay: A Film About The Runaways
as Self
