From Staff Reports

NEWTON, N.C. —  Singer-songwriter-guitarist Lita Ford will perform in concert at 7:30 p.m. April 10 in the Newton Performing Arts Center, 60 West 6th Street, here.

Ford  plays hard rock and heavy metal music and, according to AI Overview on March 22, “Ford is considered a pioneering female figure in the traditionally male-dominated heavy metal genre.”

Born in 1958, she joined The Runaways — an all-female rock band — at age 16, playing lead guitar until the band split in 1979. 

Her 1988 album “Lita” brought mainstream success, featuring hits such as “Kiss Me Deadly,” “Back To The Cave” and the Top 10 hit “Close My Eyes Forever.”

Known for her metal-driven sound, she was nominated for a Grammy for Best Vocal Rock Performance in 1984 for “Dancing On The Edge.”

“In the 1980s, she was the most prominent female lead guitarist in heavy metal and hard rock,” a promotion stated.

For tickets, which are $65 to $70, visit online at www.NCAuditorium.com.