- Born
- Birth nameLita Rossana Ford
- Nickname
- The Queen of Heavy Metal
- Height5′ 5″ (1.65 m)
- Lita Ford was born on September 19, 1958 in London, England, UK. She is an actress and composer, known for Captain Marvel (2019), The Kite Runner (2007) and Highway to Hell (1991). She was previously married to Jim Gillette and Chris Holmes.
- SpousesJim Gillette(May 13, 1994 - 2011) (divorced, 2 children)Chris Holmes(June 26, 1990 - 1992) (divorced)
- ParentsHarry Leonard FordIsabella Lisa Benvenuto
- Mezzo-soprano vocals
- Autobiography, "Living Like a Runaway", released in print on March 1, 2016 (CD version to be released later). The introduction was written by her good friend Dee Snider, with whom she has frequently shared a concert-stage; for this reason, and to Lita's delight, fans have affectionately nicknamed her "Twisted Sister's Twisted Sister".
- She and Joan Jett were members of the all-female rock group The Runaways.
- Once dated Nikki Sixx of the heavy metal group Mötley Crüe in the mid-1980s.
- Her hit singles as a solo artist include: "Kiss Me Deadly" and "Close My Eyes Forever".
- Is three days older than Runaways band mate Joan Jett.
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