Willin' Linda Ronstadt's Exceptional Linda Ronstadt is an American singer, songwriter, and actress who has been influential in the music industry for over five decades. She is one of the most successful female recording artists of all time, with over 30 Top 40 hits, numerous awards and accolades, and countless fans worldwide. Born in Arizona in 1946, Linda Ronstadt was the eldest of four children and was raised in a musical family. After she graduated from high school, she moved to Los Angeles to pursue her dream of becoming a professional singer. She began singing in small clubs and eventually made it big as a member of the folk-rock group The Stone Poneys in 1967. Her solo career began shortly after that, and she quickly became one of the most popular singers of the 1970s and 1980s. Linda Ronstadt is best known for her versatile vocal style, allowing her to easily sing country, folk, rock, pop, and Latin genres. She has also been recognized for her politically charged lyrics, which often dealt with topics such as feminism, civil rights, and environmentalism. Her success as a recording artist has been unparalleled and she has sold more than 100 million albums worldwide.
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