Lita Ford, born on September 19, 1958, is an influential English born American heavy metal guitarist and vocalist. She gained fame as the lead guitarist for the Runaways in the late 1970s and achieved solo success in the 1980s, with her duet " Close My Eyes Forever" featuring Ozzy Osbourne reaching No. 8 on the U S Billboard Hot 100. Ford's career highlights her significant impact on rock music.