Linda Ronstadt can't sing anymore.


Do not know if everyone has seen or heard this, but Linda Ronstadt has been diagnosed with Parkinson's and can't sing anymore.

http://www.npr.org/2013/08/24/215035751/ronstadt-tells-aarp-she-has-parkinsons

If one can say that a particular artist/group got them into high-end audio, she would be mine.

Definitely in my top 5 of favorite female vocalists.

Very sad indeed...
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I think I have nearly everything she ever recorded on vinyl. Absolutely amazing performer who conveys so much beyond the lyrics with her singing. I saw the Eagles documentary and there were clips of her singing in LA when the guys who formed the Eagles were in her band. They were saying that the first time anybody heard her sing they all said, wow, she;s going to the top. It was that apparent. Too bad she is done singing.
When I discovered this live gem, it brought tears to my eyes, so expressive. Best to you always Linda!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAK5Ids7l5g&list=RDoAK5Ids7l5g
Thanks for the memories Tubegroover. I own most of her recordings. What a cutie and boy .... could she belt out a song.
+1 Tubegroover !
Her music will go on for a very long time !
Happy Days to you Linda Ronstadt .
I have a three-box set of French pressings of the work she did with Nelson Riddle. I just recorded it to CD the other day to play in the car. I went to see her concert where she sang all of her Mexican music. I think half of the Hispanic population of Los Angeles was there. She brought the house down ... my gawd, she was great! The audience was so into her Mexican music ... it was such a joy to watch. And by the way, Linda used the very best musicians from Mexico City for that concert, including one guy who walked out on the stage holding a guitar, and under a single spot light, played a Rodrigo composition so beautifully, it brought tears to more eyes than mine. A great night it was!