When it comes to heavy metal and hard rock, one woman’s name stands out above all others. Lita Ford, the incredible guitarist and passionate singer, is in a class by herself.
]On a new episode of It’s Showtime with Rikki Lee, host Rikki Lee Travolta taps the legendary rockstar for the details of her impressive career with a particular emphasis on showmanship for killer live performances and what goes into creating a hit song. Also on the menu – a deep dive into why Lita Ford loves B.C. Rich guitars.
Lita broke into the industry at the age of 16 when she was recruited to be the lead guitarist in the all-female group The Runaways. By the time Lita was 17, the band had a record out and was opening for Van Halen, Talking Heads, Cheap Trick, and Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. They scored hits with songs like “Cherry Bomb”, “Heartbeat”, “School Days”, “Hollywood”, and “Queens of Noise”.
In the 1980s, Lita attained Rock Goddess status as a solo artist. She had huge hits in that era with songs like “Kiss Me Deadly”, “Close My Eyes Forever”, “Dressed to Kill”, “Back to the Cave”, and “Falling In and Out of Love”. She continues to delight fans today with live concerts - and new music is on the way!
Lita Ford has long been the poster woman for B.C. Rich guitars, including a love affair with the Warlock model. In fact, one of Lita’s signature Warlock guitars is on display at the Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame. During the interview, Lita explains why B.C. Rich is her guitar of choice.
Lita’s focus on making great music has made her an icon in hard rock. She is recognized and beloved the world over. One question she is routinely asked is when fans can expect a new record. Lita confides that she plans to have a new album out in 2024.
If you are a fan of Lita Ford, a fan of heavy metal and hard rock, or just interested in the rock n’ roll world in general, you’ll enjoy this episode of It’s Showtime with Rikki Lee featuring the leading lady of hard rock, Lita Ford.
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