linda ronstadt

"You're No Good." "It's So Easy." They were part of my childhood. And now the powerful voice that sent those classics through our radio speakers in the 1970s has been muted.

ROCK 'N ROLL INTRIGUE After the story ran of my meeting Linda Ronstadt in Louisville I received an intriguing email from WBKR listener Glenn Hodges.  He took notice of the date of my Ronstadt encounter and recalled attending a concert which turned out to be that same year...

It was May 25, 1970, when I met Linda Ronstadt.  Freedom Hall, Louisville, Kentucky. Linda opened for Arlo Guthrie. While he performed the medley of his hit, leaving my wife (also named Linda) and friends in their seats, I traipsed backstage and caught up with the lovely Linda who was so nice to me. Dre...

In the 1970's Linda Ronstadt was one of the most successful and influential Country singers around. I met her in Louisville in May, 1970 when she was the opening act for Arlo Guthrie. I had played her rock hits with the Stone Poneys on Country radio stations in Kansas City and Louisville.