The Heartbreaking History of the 1940s ‘Children for Sale’ PhotographLinda Ronstadt: The Versatile Voice of American Music
Linda Ronstadt is a versatile and influential American singer known for her work across rock, country, folk, and Latin music. Born on July 15, 1946, in Tucson, Arizona, she grew up in a musical family that nurtured her passion. After forming “The Ronstadt Kids” with her siblings, she moved to Los Angeles in 1964 to pursue music.
Her breakthrough came with the folk-rock band The Stone Poneys in 1965, where their hit “Different Drum” reached the Top 20 in 1967. This success led her to pursue a solo career, ultimately earning 11 Grammy Awards, an Emmy, and a place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame over her five-decade career.