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Offered Here: Lita Ford 1976 Autographed Michael Ochs Photo
Item Details: Up for auction is a breathtaking piece of rock and roll memorabilia featuring a Lita Ford autographed photo. This stunning photograph captures the pioneering hard rock guitarist during her foundational era with the groundbreaking all-female rock band The Runaways, captured through the lens of legendary music archivist Michael Ochs in 1976. Adding immense value to this collectible, the photo has been boldly autographed in black marker by Lita Ford herself. The photograph image measures approximately 6 3/4 x 10 inches and has been professionally foam mounted and matted to an overall size of 11 x 14 inches. It represents a premier, display-ready artifact celebrating one of the most influential female guitarists in rock history.
Lita Ford was the lead guitarist of The Runaways, the Los Angeles band formed in 1975 that, alongside Joan Jett, Cherie Currie and Sandy West, became one of the first all-female groups to play hard rock on major-label records and international tours, showing that women could front loud, guitar-driven rock at a time when the genre was dominated by men. After the band split in 1979, Ford built a solo career as a hard rock and heavy metal guitarist and singer, scoring hits in the late 1980s with "Kiss Me Deadly" and "Close My Eyes Forever," her top ten duet with Ozzy Osbourne. Her playing and visibility as a lead guitarist made her an early model for women in hard rock and metal, and her work with The Runaways remains a reference point in histories of women in rock.
Condition: This autographed photograph and matting assembly are preserved in exceptional condition, showing little to no indication of wear, ageing, or storage. The photo image itself remains perfectly crisp with vivid contrast and no visible surface flaws, while the signature presents beautifully without any fading. The clean matte board and foam mounting provide a sturdy, pristine border, keeping this rare piece of music history in investment-grade shape for immediate framing and exhibition.
SKU: JDL1053