I was eleven and I wanted to play it because it was in my blood. It was a feeling I couldn’t deny.

Meaning of the quote

At a young age, Lita Ford felt a strong desire to play music. It was something she couldn't resist or ignore, like it was a part of who she was. She couldn't deny this deep passion and need to express herself through music, which had become an essential part of her identity.

About Lita Ford

Lita Ford was a British-American guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter who rose to fame as the lead guitarist for the all-female rock band The Runaways in the late 1970s. She then embarked on a successful glam metal solo career, with her hit duet “Close My Eyes Forever” with Ozzy Osbourne becoming her most successful song, reaching the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100.

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It’s better for me to play with guys because Rock ‘n’ Roll has such an aggressive attitude.

Lita Ford

American rock guitarist and singer

Don’t get me wrong, I’ve seen some very excellent women musicians.

Lita Ford

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I did play every little note on the guitar on that record.

Lita Ford

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I don’t smoke, so they never sent me a copy.

Lita Ford

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I think it gets boring (for the audience) for the lead singer to have a guitar hanging on them all the time.

Lita Ford

American rock guitarist and singer

We’ve got horse property and there’s other stuff to do. Like, four wheel driving, we barbeque, drink beers, sit around and play guitars and have a merry ‘ol time.

Lita Ford

American rock guitarist and singer

Life has become serious for me, although I do like to party every now and then.

Lita Ford

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It’s nice when they say I inspire them, it inspires me.

Lita Ford

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But duets are a lot of fun, I’d love to do another one.

Lita Ford

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You can never learn it all and I hope to continue my growth as a person and a musician.

Lita Ford

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I’ve got a great place, it’s a country house.

Lita Ford

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We don’t have a lot of neighbors so we can blast the stereo.

Lita Ford

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Joe Walsh is a great guy and and an unbelievable talent, I’d like to work with him again someday.

Lita Ford

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I’m not much of a club goer because every time I do go I get in trouble.

Lita Ford

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You’re stuck in front of the microphone. You can’t use your hands. I like to do things.

Lita Ford

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I loved Herman’s Head. And it was a great experience.

Lita Ford

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I was eleven and I wanted to play it because it was in my blood. It was a feeling I couldn’t deny.

Lita Ford

American rock guitarist and singer

I need that aggressive attitude to play my music and more men have that attitude than women.

Lita Ford

American rock guitarist and singer

I worked at the cosmetic counter at a fine department store.

Lita Ford

American rock guitarist and singer

I’m happy when I’m doing what I do best.

Lita Ford

American rock guitarist and singer

I didn’t tour Europe, because I didn’t have any label support.

Lita Ford

American rock guitarist and singer

But when I record my next studio album, of course I’ll do the lead vocals.

Lita Ford

American rock guitarist and singer

I like to travel. I love touring, I love playing.

Lita Ford

American rock guitarist and singer

I have no skanky guys in my band nor on my bus. If they are they get the boot real quick.

Lita Ford

American rock guitarist and singer

I have a lot of female fans.

Lita Ford

American rock guitarist and singer

Stiletto, I look at it more as an attitude as opposed to a high-heeled shoe.

Lita Ford

American rock guitarist and singer