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Living Like a Runaway: A Memoir,Used
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THE 'FEARLESS ... VIVID ... FASTPACED ... AND INSPIRING'* NATIONAL BESTSELLER (*ROLLING STONE)Heavy metals leading female rocker (Rolling Stone) bares all, opening up about the Runaways, the glory days of the punk and hardrock scenes, and the highs and lows of her trailblazing careerWielding her signature black guitar, Lita Ford shredded stereotypes of female musicians throughout the 1970s and 80s. Then followed more than a decade of silence and darknessuntil rock and roll repaid the debt it owed this pioneer, helped Lita reclaim her soul, and restored the Queen of Metal to her throne.In 1975, Lita Ford left home at age sixteen to join the worlds first major allfemale rock group, the Runawaysa pioneering band (New York Times) that became the subject of a Hollywood movie starring Kristen Stewart ad Dakota Fanning. Lita went on to become heavy rocks first female guitar hero (Washington Post), a platinumselling solo star who shared the bill with the Ramones, Van Halen, Motley Crue, Bon Jovi, Def Leppard, Poison, and others and who gave Ozzy Osbourne his first Top 10 hit. She was a bareass, leatherclad babe whose hair was bigger and whose guitar licks were hotter than any of the guys.Hailed by Elle as one of the greatest female electric guitar players to ever pick up the instrument, Lita spurred the meteoric rise of Joan Jett, Cherie Currie, and the rest of the Runaways. Her phenomenal talent on the fret board also carried her to tremendous individual success after the groups 1979 disbandment, when she established herself as a legendary metal icon (Guitar World) and a fixture of the 1980s music scene who held her own after hours with Nikki Sixx, Jon Bon Jovi, Eddie Van Halen, Tommy Lee, Motorheads Lemmy, Black Sabbaths Tony Iommi (to whom she was engaged), and others.Featuring a foreword by Dee Snider, Living Like a Runaway also provides neverbeforetold details of Litas dramatic personal story. For Lita, life as a woman in the maledominated rock scene was never easy, a constant battle with the music establishment. But then, at a low point in her career, came a tumultuous marriage that left her feeling trapped, isolated from the rockandroll scene for more than a decade, andmost tragicallyalienated from her two sons. And yet, after a dramatic and emotional personal odyssey, Lita picked up her guitar and stormed back to the stage. As Guitar Player hailed in 2014 when they inducted her into their hall of fame of guitar greats: She is as badass as ever.Fearless, revealing, and compulsively readable, Lita Fords Living Like a Runaway is the longawaited memoir from one of rocks greatest pioneersand fiercest survivors.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'Living Like a Runaway: A Memoir' about? A: This memoir by Lita Ford explores her journey as a pioneering female rocker, detailing her experiences with the Runaways, her solo career, and the challenges she faced in a male-dominated music industry.
- Q: Who is the author of the memoir? A: The memoir is authored by Lita Ford, who is known as a leading figure in the heavy metal genre and was a member of the all-female rock band, the Runaways.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Living Like a Runaway'? A: The book was published on February 23, 2016.
- Q: Is the book signed by Lita Ford? A: Yes, this listing includes a signed copy of 'Living Like a Runaway' by Lita Ford.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is bound in hardcover format.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Living Like a Runaway'? A: The memoir contains a total of 272 pages.
- Q: What are the key themes of this memoir? A: Key themes include resilience, empowerment, the struggles of being a female musician, and Ford's personal journey through the highs and lows of her career.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This listing features the first edition of 'Living Like a Runaway'.
- Q: What genre does the memoir belong to? A: The memoir falls under the Rock genre, focusing on Lita Ford's experiences in the music industry.
- Q: Are there any notable contributors to the book? A: Yes, the book includes a foreword by Dee Snider, a prominent figure in the rock music scene.