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Linda Ronstadt

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Linda Ronstadt is an American singer born in 1946 in Tucson, Arizona, whose career has spanned rock, country, pop, Mexican mariachi, light opera, and American songbook standards. After early success with the Stone Poneys, she became one of the best-selling artists of the 1970s through albums such as Heart Like a Wheel (1974) and Simple Dreams (1977), which featured hits including 'Blue Bayou' and 'When Will I Be Loved.' She has won multiple Grammy Awards and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2014. Parkinsonian symptoms led to her retirement from singing.

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What genre of music is Linda Ronstadt known for?

Linda Ronstadt is incredibly versatile, having recorded rock, country, pop, Mexican mariachi, and light opera. She was one of the best-selling artists of the 1970s, successfully crossing over from rock to pop and traditional pop standards.

Did Linda Ronstadt sing 'Blue Bayou'?

Yes, Linda Ronstadt released her famous cover of "Blue Bayou" in 1977 on her blockbuster album 'Simple Dreams.' The song was originally written and recorded by Roy Orbison, but Ronstadt's version became a major international hit.

What disease does Linda Ronstadt have?

Linda Ronstadt was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2013, which has left her unable to sing. She later clarified that she has progressive supranuclear palsy, a similar but distinct degenerative disease.

Was Linda Ronstadt in the Stone Poneys?

Yes, Linda Ronstadt began her career as the lead singer of the Stone Poneys, a folk-rock band, in the mid-1960s. The band had a top 20 hit in 1967 with the song "Different Drum," which was written by Michael Nesmith.