RONSTADT, Linda overall rank *156*Born on 7/15/46 in Tucson, Arizona. While in high school formed folk trio The Three Ronstadts (with sister and brother). To Los Angeles in 1964. Formed the Stone Poneys with Bobby Kimmel (guitar) and Ken Edwards (keyboards); recorded for Sidewalk in 1965. Went solo in 1968. In 1971 formed backing band with Glenn Frey, Don Henley, Randy Meisner and Bernie Leadon (later became the Eagles). In Pirates of Penzance operetta in New York City in 1980, also in film of same name in 1983. Also see Hoyt Axton and Nitty Gritty Dirt Band.
