Date of Birth: July 15, 1946
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Biography
Linda Ronstadt, an iconic American singer, was born in Tucson, Arizona. She emerged as a leading figure in the rock and pop music scene in the 1970s and 1980s. Known for her versatile singing voice, Ronstadt has performed in a variety of genres including rock, country, light opera, and Latin music. She began her career in the folk-rock band the Stone Poneys before achieving solo success with hits like “You’re No Good,” “Blue Bayou,” and “When Will I Be Loved.” Over her career, Linda has earned numerous accolades, including 10 Grammy Awards, three American Music Awards, and an Emmy Award. She was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2014. Due to her diagnosis with Parkinson’s disease, Ronstadt retired from performing in 2011.
5 Interesting Facts about Linda Ronstadt
1. Linda Ronstadt has sold over 100 million records worldwide, making her one of the best-selling artists of all time.
2. She was the first female artist to release an album that was certified Platinum.
3. Ronstadt has collaborated with a wide range of artists, including Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris, and Aaron Neville.
4. She is a political activist and has been outspoken about her views on various issues, including immigration and environmental conservation.
5. Linda Ronstadt’s album “Canciones de Mi Padre” is the best-selling non-English-language album in American recording history.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Linda Ronstadt
1. “I wish I had as much in bed as I get in the newspapers.”
2. “The thing you have to be prepared for is that other people don’t always dream your dream.”
3. “I am my own artist and a lot of what I do is to try to make sense of my life.”
4. “Being an entertainer, especially in music, is a job where you have to keep proving yourself.”
5. “I sing in languages I don’t speak. I sing in German, Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Latin, Hebrew. I have a gift for mimicry.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
At the peak of her career, Linda Ronstadt achieved a net worth estimated at $130 million.
Children
Linda Ronstadt has two adopted children: a daughter named Mary Clementine and a son named Carlos.
Relevant Links
1. [Linda Ronstadt – Rock and Roll Hall of Fame](https://www.rockhall.com/inductees/linda-ronstadt
2. [Linda Ronstadt – Biography](https://www.biography.com/musician/linda-ronstadt
3. [Linda Ronstadt on IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005373/
4. [Linda Ronstadt – Grammy Awards](https://www.grammy.com/grammys/artists/linda-ronstadt/16485
5. [Linda Ronstadt’s Official Website](http://www.ronstadt-linda.com/
