Lita Ford emerged as a prominent figure in rock and metal, following her roots in the pioneering all-girl band the Runaways. Known for her guitar prowess and feminist undertones, she achieved commercial success with her 1988 album Lita, featuring the hit "Kiss Me Deadly". After a hiatus, she returned with the heavy Wicked Wonderland in 2009 and the introspective Living Like a Runaway in 2012.