LITA FORD Keyboardist: 'We Look Forward To Kicking Ass On The Big Stage Next Month'

May 11, 2009

Keyboardist Michael T. Ross is preparing to embark on the LITA FORD summer tour in Europe and the U.S., sharing the stage with such legendary bands as JUDAS PRIEST, WHITESNAKE, JOURNEY, MÖTLEY CRÜE and SAXON, among others.

"Rehearsals are going great," Michael states. "With rock veteran Stet Howland (W.A.S.P.) on drums and new member JC on bass, we are very pleased with how everything is sounding. Lita sounds better than ever and we look forward to kicking ass on the big stage next month, covering hits as 'Close My Eyes Forever' and 'Kiss Me Deadly', as well as debuting material off the upcoming release."

The first of several warm-up shows will take place on May 23 at Ricochet in Ft. Myers, Florida.

LITA FORD's current touring band:

Lita Ford - Guitars, Vocals
Stet Howland - Drums
Michael T. Ross - Keyboards
JC - Bass

Lita Ford will release "Wicked Wonderland", her first new U.S. studio album in 14 years, in the early fall on her own JLRG Entertainment label.

"It's harder and sexier than anything I've ever done," Lita said of the record, which was co-produced by Ford, her husband and former NITRO singer Jim Gillette, and Greg Hampton, the songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer known for his work with ALICE COOPER, his band SCIENCE FAXTION (with Bootsy Collins and Buckethead and Brain from GUNS N' ROSES) and other rock notables. Lita is backed on the record by drummer Stet Howland, formerly of W.A.S.P., Hampton on bass, rhythm guitar and keyboards, Gillette on background vocals, and its vivid cover art is by ROB ZOMBIE bassist and solo artist Piggy D.

Prior to starting rehearsals with LITA FORD, Michael completed an East Coast tour with Dale Bozzio's MISSING PERSONS, which included a headlining slot at the the Chiller Theatre toy, model and film expo on April 17-19 at the Hilton Hotel in Parsippany, New Jersey, with Mark Slaughter as the supporting act. Dale and Michael signed autographs during weekend event, alongside other artists such as Peter Criss (KISS) and VH1 Classic "That Metal Show" co-host Eddie Trunk.

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