Lita Ford delivered a high-voltage performance at the Great Cedar Showroom at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, CT, showcasing her legacy as one of rock’s most iconic female guitar heroes. Supported by her powerhouse band — Patrick Kennison (guitar/vocals), Marten Andersson (bass), and Bobby Rock (drums) — Lita tore through a fiery set featuring fan favorites like “Gotta Let Go,” “Larger Than Life,” “Relentless,” “Playin’ With Fire,” “Can’t Catch Me,” and the closing anthem “Kiss Me Deadly.” The night featured standout moments including “Back to the Cave” with Bill Leverty of FireHouse and a bass solo, a high-energy drum solo, and classic nods to her roots with The Runaways’ “Cherry Bomb.” Covers of Elton John’s “The Bitch Is Back,” The Sex Pistols’ “Black Leather,” and Alice Cooper’s “Only Women Bleed” added dynamic contrast, while the crowd erupted during the finale stretch when Dee Snider joined Ford onstage for emotional and explosive performances of “Close My Eyes Forever,” “We’re Not Gonna Take It,” “I Wanna Rock,” and a roaring version of “Highway to Hell.” Ford’s commanding guitar presence and her influence as one of the trailblazing women in heavy metal shone brightly, affirming her enduring legacy since her Runaways days.
