Did Eddie Van Halen Help Launch Lita Ford’s Solo Career? The Story You Need to Hear!

On this episode of Exclusively Van Halen on Johnny Beane TV, we dive into the incredible story of how Eddie Van Halen encouraged Lita Ford to get back to work and launch her solo career after The Runaways. After The Runaways broke up in 1979, Ford stepped away from the rock world and even took a job at a department store. But Eddie wasn’t about to let her stay there for long! 🔥 Here’s what happened: Lita Ford started her professional career at just 16 years old with The Runaways. After the band split, she went through a period of isolation and stepped away from music. Ford eventually began working at a department store while wearing her old Runaways gear. Eddie Van Halen came over and called her out for not doing anything! Eddie’s encouragement helped push Ford back into rehearsing and pursuing music again. After struggling to find the right singer, Lita decided to sing herself—despite not considering herself a vocalist. Her 1983 debut album, Out for Blood, wasn't the production she wanted, but she refused to give up. Ford went on to become one of rock's most respected female guitarists and performers. Lita Ford's story is a great reminder of how much Eddie Van Halen encouraged and inspired other musicians—sometimes simply by pushing them to believe in themselves. 🎸 Did you know Eddie Van Halen played a role in getting Lita Ford back into music? #VanHalen #EddieVanHalen #LitaFord #TheRunaways