LITA FORD To Be Backed By Members Of QUEENSRŸCHE On Upcoming Tour

September 17, 2009

QUEENSRŸCHE — who have been touring since late March in support of their newest effort, "American Soldier" (Atco/Rhino) — will be taking The Queen of Heavy Metal, Lita Ford, on the road with them for over two dozen dates beginning October 15.

Ford will hit the stage during the QUEENSRŸCHE set to perform three songs including her Top 10 Billboard hit (performed with Ozzy Osbourne) "Close My Eyes Forever", which she will duet with QUEENSRŸCHE frontman Geoff Tate.

For all songs, Lita will be backed by QUEENSRŸCHE — Geoff Tate on vocals, Michael Wilton and Parker Lundgren on guitars, Eddie Jackson on bass and Scott Rockenfield on drums.

"We're elated to have Lita Ford performing with us," comments Geoff Tate. "I have been a fan of Lita's as long as I can remember and look forward to the upcoming tour with her."

The feeling is mutual as Lita comments, "I'm so excited about how we're doing this tour. It's a really cool way to do a show. I'm looking forward to getting out there and seeing my fans again as well as meeting QUEENSRŸCHE's fans. It should be a real fun time for all."

Earlier this month, the video for QUEENSRŸCHE's new single, "Home Again", made its worldwide debut on Military.com (the largest military and veteran membership organization) and can now be seen on the band's official web site. The video features photos submitted by service members from all over the world.

As for the song, itself, it's become a fan favorite along the tour. Performed by Geoff Tate and his 11-year-old daughter Emily, "Home Again" examines the emotional toll of war from two perspectives — Geoff singing from the soldier's point of view and Emily singing the point of view of the child left behind.

Prior to the performances with Lita Ford, QUEENSRŸCHE will be joining CHICKENFOOT (Sammy Hagar, Michael Anthony, Joe Satriani and Chad Smith) beginning Friday, September 25, for three consecutive California performances in Berkeley, Valley Center and Universal City, respectively.

Also on the QUEENSRŸCHE horizon is the forthcoming ShipRocked Cruise, which sets sail from Fort Lauderdale, Florida (to Ocho Rios, Jamaica and Grand Cayman) on November 15 for a five-day music festival on the sea. Those on the cruise will have an opportunity to be a part of a private QUEENSRŸCHE-hosted wine gathering and drink Geoff Tate's wine, Insania. For an advance donation of $20, fans will have access to the special onboard event. All proceeds of the wine party will benefit the National Military Family Association, an organization that QUEENSRŸCHE has been involved with since the inception of "American Soldier".

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