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United States of America

Birth

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July 15, 1946 in Tucson, AZ

 

Linda Ronstadt is a renowned American singer, songwriter, and actress who has made a significant contribution to the world of music. She was born on July 15, 1946, in Tucson, Arizona, to Gilbert Ronstadt and Ruth Mary Copeman Ronstadt. Her father was a prosperous machinery merchant, and her mother was a homemaker. Linda grew up in a musical family, and her father was a talented musician who played the guitar, piano, and harmonica. Linda's love for music began at an early age, and she started performing in public when she was just six years old. She learned to play the guitar and the piano and was influenced by a variety of musical genres, including country, folk, and rock. In her teenage years, Linda formed a band called The Stone Poneys, and they released their first album in 1967. The album featured the hit single "Different Drum," which became a top 20 hit in the United States. In the early 1970s, Linda embarked on a solo career and released a series of successful albums. Her music was a blend of rock, country, and folk, and she became known for her powerful vocals and emotional performances. Some of her most popular songs from this period include "You're No Good," "When Will I Be Loved," and "Blue Bayou." Linda's music was embraced by audiences around the world, and she became one of the most successful female artists of the 1970s. In the late 1970s, Linda began to explore other musical genres, including jazz and classical music. She released a series of albums that showcased her versatility as a singer, and she collaborated with some of the most talented musicians in the world. In 1983, Linda released the album "What's New," which featured a collection of jazz standards. The album was a critical and commercial success, and it earned Linda a Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance. Linda continued to explore different musical genres throughout the 1980s and 1990s. She released albums that featured traditional Mexican music, country music, and pop music. She also collaborated with a variety of artists, including Aaron Neville, Dolly Parton, and Emmylou Harris. In 1999, Linda released the album "Western Wall: The Tucson Sessions," which was a collaboration with Emmylou Harris. The album was a critical success, and it earned Linda a Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Folk Album. In addition to her music career, Linda has also had success as an actress. She appeared in a number of films and television shows, including "The Pirates of Penzance," "The Simpsons," and "Family Guy." She also appeared on Broadway in the musical "The Pirates of Penzance," and she received a Tony Award nomination for her performance. Throughout her career, Linda has received numerous awards and accolades for her contributions to the world of music. She has won 11 Grammy Awards, including one for Lifetime Achievement. She has also been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Arizona Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame, and the Latin Grammy Hall of Fame. In recent years, Linda has been forced to retire from performing due to health issues. In 2013, she announced that she had been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, which has made it difficult for her to sing. Despite this, Linda's music continues to be celebrated by fans around the world, and her legacy as one of the greatest female artists of all time remains secure.

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