Stars of the 70s: Then & Now

Linda Ronstadt

Known as The First Lady of Rock, Linda Ronstadt was a famous singer who started by doing performances at the famous Troubadour nightclub, and her career only accelerated from there. She created over 30 gold and platinum records and won a total of 10 Grammys in her lifetime, truly solidifying her position as the Queen of Rock. In 2013, Ronstadt was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, at which point she was forced to retire from her musical career. She released a memoir of her life the same year, entitled, Simple Dreams: A Musical Memoir.