Lita Ford is a British-born American rock guitarist, singer, and songwriter, born in London in 1958 and raised in the United States. She first gained notice as the lead guitarist for the all-female rock band The Runaways in the late 1970s before launching a solo career in the 1980s that blended hard rock, heavy metal, and glam metal. Her solo work includes albums such as Out for Blood (1983), Dancin’ on the Edge (1984), Lita (1988), and Stiletto (1990). She is best known for her guitar work and for performing as a guitarist-vocalist in a live setting, with stage presentations that emphasize both playing and singing. Her career is associated with the 1980s heavy rock scene and with expanding visibility for women in rock and metal.