Mary Ford Guitarist and vocalist 1924-1977

Mary Ford was born on July 7, 1924, El Monte, California. She came from a musical family who played gospel music. 

She was a pioneering multitrack recording artist, and made frequent appearances on radio and television. 

Mary survived a serious car accident while driving on an icy road in 1948. She was one of the most popular women to play electric guitar.  

Between the years 1950 and 1954, Mary Ford performed on 16 top-ten hits. 

Her albums have sold over ten million copies to date. 

She passed away in 1977 from complications of diabetes at the age of 53.