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Linda Ronstadt

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Linda Ronstadt Fast Facts:

As a teen, formed a folk trio with brother Peter and sister Suzy; they billed themselves as the New Union Ramblers.
Met guitarist Bob Kimmel while attending college; the duo relocated to Los Angeles, where they formed the Stone Poneys with guitarist and singer/songwriter Kenny Edwards.
Embarked on a solo career in 1968.
Released her first solo album, Hand Sown Home Grown, in 1969.
Recorded a string of country and pop hits during the 1970s, including: "When Will I Be Loved" (1975) and "Blue Bayou" (1977).
Banned from performing on TV during the 1970s for her refusal to wear a bra.
Made the cover of Time magazine in 1977.
In 1980, starred in a Broadway production of Gilbert and Sullivan's Pirates of Penzance.
Forayed into jazz/big-band music during the 1980s, collaborating with famed arranger Nelson Riddle on three albums: Lush Life (1982), What's New (1983) and For Sentimental Reasons (1986).
Was inducted into the Arizona Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame in 2007.

Linda Ronstadt Relationships:
George Lucas - Ex-significant Other
Gilbert Ronstadt - Father
Ruthmary Copeman Ronstadt - Mother
Federico Jose Maria Ronstadt - Grandfather
Peter Ronstadt - Brother
Suzy - Sister
Gretchen - Sister
Michael Ronstadt - Brother
Mary Clementine Ronstadt - Daughter
Jerry Brown - Ex-significant Other
Carlos Ronstadt - Son
Linda Ronstadt Awards:
1981 Tony: Actress (Musical) - Nominee
1988 Grammy: Best Mexican-American Performance - Winner
1976 Grammy: Best Pop Vocal Performance - Female - Winner
1975 Grammy: Best Female Country Vocal Performance - Winner
1992 Grammy: Best Mexican-American Album - Winner
1992 Grammy: Best Tropical Latin Album - Winner
1996 Grammy: Best Musical Album for Children - Winner
1984 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy - Nominee
1989 Emmy: Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program - Nominee
1999 Grammy: Best Country Collaboration With Vocals - Winner
1987 Grammy: Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal - Winner
1989 Grammy: Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal - Winner
1990 Grammy: Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal - Winner
College:
Attended University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ