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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Showing 4 responses by mapman

Sorry to hear. When she was good, she was very good, one of my favorites. Powerful voice and ability to convey emotion and subtleties to boot.
Porter Wagoner was pushing 80 when he did Wagonmaster, and he could still sing pretty well but voice was not what it used to be. Worked well for that album.

Lots of classic rockers still out there singing with success, but there can't be many more years left on that edition.

Nothing lasts forever. Gotta appreciate the gifts and talents we are given while we can.
" I can't think of any another vocalist with her range and talent. "

There probably are some, but I can't think of any either, at least not in the diverse crossover pop/rock/country/jazz domains that she frequented. Definitely unique and versatile.

My only issue with her singing was that sometimes her delivery could become a bit over the top, but she definitely had the chops to pull it off.
I've been picking up Rondstadt CDs whenever I find them of late.

When she was good, she was REALLY good!