Lita Ford is an English-born American rock musician, primarily recognized for her tenure as the lead guitarist in the all-female rock band, The Runaways, in the late 1970s. After the band disbanded, Ford embarked on a successful solo career in the 1980s, known for her hard rock and heavy metal style. She's renowned for her distinctive guitar playing and powerful vocals, especially in hits like "Kiss Me Deadly" and "Close My Eyes Forever." Ford's influence is significant in the music industry as she carved a path for female artists in the predominantly male-oriented genre of rock music.