Lita Ford
Lita Rossana Ford (born September 19, 1958) is an American rock guitarist, vocalist and songwriter, who was the lead guitarist for The Runaways in the late 1970s before embarking on a solo career in the 1980s.
Early life
Ford was born to a British father and an Italian mother in London, England. When she was about in second grade, she moved with her family to the United States, eventually settling in the Los Angeles area. 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.
Music career
The Runaways
In 1975, at age 16, Ford was recruited by recording impresario Kim Fowley to join the all-female rock band he was assembling called The Runaways. The band soon secured a recording contract and released their first album in 1976. The band's "jailbait on the run" gimmick garnered significant media attention and The Runaways became a successful recording and touring act during their late 1970s heyday. Ford's lead-guitar playing became an integral element of the band's sound until their eventual break-up in April 1979.
Hit and run
Hit-and-run is the act of causing (or contributing to) a traffic crash (such as colliding with a person or a fixture), and failing to stop and identify oneself afterwards. It is considered a crime in most jurisdictions.
Additional obligation
In many jurisdictions there may be an additional obligation to exchange information about one's financial responsibility (including any applicable insurance) or to summon emergency services if they are needed. There may also be requirement to leave a note containing pertinent information if the property owner is not present.
History
Hit-and-run laws arose from the difficulties that early traffic collision victims faced in identifying perpetrators so that they could be brought to justice. Apart from the obvious ability of an automobile to flee the scene quickly (if still driveable), drivers often wore driving goggles, vehicles at the time did not have license plates, and roads were unpaved and thus quite dusty.
Legal consequences
Hit-and-run has severe legal consequences, including the suspension or cancellation of one's driver's license (lifetime revocation of a driver's license is possible in certain jurisdictions). It is frequently considered a criminal offense which can be punished by imprisonment. Insurance companies often void the policies of drivers involved in this offense.
Hit and run (baseball)
A hit and run is a high risk, high reward offensive strategy used in baseball. It uses a stolen base attempt to try to place the defending infielders out of position for an attempted base hit.
The hit and run was introduced to baseball by Ned Hanlon, who was often referred to as "The Father of Modern Baseball", at the beginning of the 1894 season of the National League, as part of what came to be called "inside baseball". Hanlon was manager of the Baltimore Orioles at the time. His team developed the hit and run along with other tactics during spring training at Macon, Georgia. After its implementation in the season's series opener against the New York Giants, the opposing manager objected to its use; however, it was deemed acceptable.
Description
The hit and run relies on the positioning of the defensive players in the infield. The first and third basemen normally stand close to the lines, generally near their bases but slightly closer to home plate. The second baseman and shortstop stand on either side of second base, covering the areas between first and second, and second and third, respectively. Second base itself is not directly covered, as the pitcher can field batted balls in this direction.
Hit and Run (band)
Hit and Run is a bluegrass band originally from Boulder, Colorado, now based in Tennessee.
History
Hit & Run Bluegrass formed in Colorado in late 2001 with the mutual desire to play authentic-yet-modern bluegrass. They have released two compact discs to date. The band has toured extensively throughout the United States, playing such prestigious festivals as Telluride Bluegrass Festival, High Sierra Music Festival, Grand Targhee Bluegrass Festival, Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival, Rockygrass Bluegrass Festival, and Bean Blossom.
They have shared billing with artists such as Jerry Douglas, Hot Rize, Alison Krauss, and David Grisman. In 2005 they took first place in the SPBGMA International Band Championship in Nashville. Guitarist Rebecca Frazier became the first woman to appear on the cover of Flatpicking Guitar Magazine when the September 2006 issue of that magazine was released.
The group now tours as Rebecca Frazier and Hit & Run Bluegrass.The lineup consists of Rebecca Frazier (née Hoggan) on guitar, John Frazier on mandolin and occasionally fiddle, Kyle Tuttle on banjo, Royal Masat on bass, and Shad Cobb on fiddle.
Podcasts:
Lita Ford
ALBUMS
- The Bitch Is Back... Live released: 2013
- Living Like a Runaway released: 2012
- The Best of 1983 - 1995 released: 2011
- Wicked Wonderland released: 2009
- Out for Blood / Dancin' on the Edge released: 2007
- Kiss Me Deadly (Priceless Collection) released: 2004
- Greatest Hits Live! released: 2000
- Black released: 1994
- Greatest Hits released: 1993
- 1992 Live at The Coach House, San Juan, Capastrino CA released: 1992
- The Best of Lita Ford released: 1992
- Dangerous Curves released: 1991
- Stiletto released: 1990
- Lita Ford 1988 Live Tour released: 1988
- Lita released: 1988
- 1984: Live @ The Country Club released: 1984
- Dancin' on the Edge released: 1984
- Out for Blood released: 1983
- Platinum & Gold Collection released:
- Kiss Me Deadly released:
Out for Blood / Dancin' on the Edge
Released 2007- Out for Blood
- Stay With Me Baby
- Just a Feeling
- Ready, Willing and Able
- Die for Me Only (Black Widow)
- Rock 'n' Roll Made Me What I Am Today
- If You Can't Live With It
- On the Run
- Any Way That You Want Me
- I Can't Stand It
- Gotta Let Go
- Dancin' On the Edge
- Dressed to Kill
- Hit 'n Run
- Lady Killer
- Still Waitin'
- Fire in My Heart
- Don't Let Me Down Tonight
- Run With the $
-
by Lita Ford
-
by Lita Ford
-
by Lita Ford
-
by Lita Ford
-
by Lita Ford
-
by Lita Ford
-
by Lita Ford
-
by Lita Ford
-
by Lita Ford
-
by Lita Ford
-
by Lita Ford
-
by Lita Ford
-
by Lita Ford
-
by Lita Ford
-
by Lita Ford
-
by Lita Ford
-
by Lita Ford
-
by Lita Ford
-
by Lita Ford
-
by Lita Ford
-
by Lita Ford
-
by Lita Ford
-
by Lita Ford
-
by Lita Ford
-
by Lita Ford
-
by Lita Ford
-
by Lita Ford
-
by Lita Ford
-
by Lita Ford
-
by Lita Ford
-
by Lita Ford
-
by Lita Ford
-
by Lita Ford
-
by Lita Ford
-
by Lita Ford
-
by Lita Ford
-
by Lita Ford
-
by Lita Ford
-
by Lita Ford
-
by Lita Ford
-
by Lita Ford
-
by Lita Ford
-
by Lita Ford
-
by Lita Ford
-
by Lita Ford
-
by Lita Ford
-
by Lita Ford
-
by Lita Ford
-
by Lita Ford
-
by Lita Ford
-
by Lita Ford
-
by Lita Ford
-
by Lita Ford
-
by Lita Ford
-
by Lita Ford
-
by Lita Ford
-
by Lita Ford
-
by Lita Ford
-
by Lita Ford
-
by Lita Ford
-
by Lita Ford
-
by Lita Ford
-
by Lita Ford
-
by Lita Ford
-
by Lita Ford
-
by Lita Ford
-
by Lita Ford
-
by Lita Ford
-
by Lita Ford
-
by Lita Ford
-
by Lita Ford
-
by Lita Ford
-
by Lita Ford
-
by Lita Ford
-
by Lita Ford
-
by Lita Ford
-
by Lita Ford
-
by Lita Ford
-
by Lita Ford
-
by Lita Ford
-
by Lita Ford
-
by Lita Ford
-
by Lita Ford
-
by Lita Ford
-
by Lita Ford
-
by Lita Ford
-
by Lita Ford
-
by Lita Ford
-
by Lita Ford
-
by Lita Ford
-
by Lita Ford
-
by Lita Ford
-
by Lita Ford
-
by Lita Ford
-
by Lita Ford
-
by Lita Ford
-
by Lita Ford
-
by Lita Ford
-
by Lita Ford
-
by Lita Ford
-
by Lita Ford
-
by Lita Ford
Hammerhead
by: Lita FordHe sees himself as a warrior
In a world that doesn't understand
A demon light fills the eyes
Of this mechanical man
He's a living, breathing nightmare
He's twisted and he's mean
In his head, the walking dead
Are his secret war machine
Oh, oh, hammerhead
He was just a lonely boy
Before the demons took control
His sanity, humanity
Lost somewhere long ago
Now the poisons in his memory
Are clogging up his veins
And the loneliness like a devil's kiss
Has gone straight to his brain
Oh, oh, hammerhead
(Hammerhead)
Oh, oh, hammerhead
Now he's lost within his madness
And more and more each day
The metal man turns his hand
To the price the world must pay
Hammerhead
Oh, oh, hammerhead