Went to a party on a Saturday night ...: Lita Ford pays a visit to Tampa Bay
Lita Ford plays Taste of Pinellas (actually next Friday night along with Night Ranger), but before she does, she owes Sean Daly and myself an interview for Stuck in the '80s. The drool factor will be high.
What will we talk about? That's partly up to you, since we're taking reader suggestions on questions. But rest assured we'll cover her early days with Joan Jett and The Runaways, her solo success in the '80s and her big comeback last year at Rocklahoma. Oh, and did you know she has her first album in 18 years coming out this fall?
By the way, which Kiss Me Deadly do you prefer: Lita's version from 1988? Or Generation X's song from 1978?
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Does Lita regret leaving the cast of Night Court?
Posted by: RJ the DJ | May 21, 2009 at 02:33 PM
Despite sharing the same title the two songs are different. I like 'em both. The sweet riffs and melodies of Generation X is pure and delicious power pop. While Lita rocks out on her version with an awesomeness that Riot Grrls praise and Girl Power wannabes only dream of.
Posted by: Kevy Metal | May 21, 2009 at 01:51 PM
You can ask her about when she guest starred as herself on the only 80 show Herman's Head.
Posted by: DerekT | May 21, 2009 at 09:12 AM
Crockett wants to know how heavy that doubleneck is.
And do her amps go to 11 ?
Posted by: Crockett | May 21, 2009 at 08:45 AM