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LITA FORD Is Finalizing ‘Paperwork’ For Her Long-Awaited New Album: ‘We’re Hoping For A September’ Release
Lita Ford has given an update on her long-delayed new studio album, saying she is "hoping for a September" release once outstanding paperwork with record companies is finalised. Speaking to Chicago's Rebel Radio, the '80s hard rock guitarist said the album's completion would also allow touring plans to ramp up, calling the prospect "off the charts" and adding she has her "fingers crossed". The release would be her first full studio effort since 2012's "Living Like A Runaway".
The record has once again been produced by guitarist Gary Hoey, who also plays on it, with mixing by veteran 1980s producer Max Norman. Ford previously confirmed the album was finished, revealing it features a duet with German metal singer Doro Pesch and a co-written track with Jean Beauvoir of Crown Of Thorns and Plasmatics. She also discussed her old-school songwriting approach, favouring guitar and voice memos over technology, and explained that the long gap since her last release reflects her wish to assemble a strong team to properly promote the record in a changed music industry.
In short
- Lita Ford targets September for her first album since 2012.
- Album features guest spots from Doro Pesch and Jean Beauvoir.
- Produced by Gary Hoey, mixed by Max Norman; paperwork still being finalised.
Explained simply
Lita Ford is an American hard rock guitarist and singer who first became known in the 1970s as a member of the all-female rock band The Runaways. She later built a solo career, with songs such as “Kiss Me Deadly” bringing her wider attention in the 1980s.
Ford’s last full studio album, Living Like a Runaway, came out in 2012. The new record brings together collaborators including guitarist and producer Gary Hoey, singer Doro Pesch and songwriter Jean Beauvoir, and would be her first full-length release in more than a decade.
The music business has changed greatly since Ford’s earlier success, with streaming and online promotion now central to how many artists reach listeners. Her comments about assembling a team reflect the practical challenge of bringing a new album to market after a long gap.
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