Biography

Has recorded and performed in the widest diversity of genres in popular music such as country, rock, standards, rock 'n' roll, reggae, New Wave, rhythm and blues, folk, big band, jazz, Cajun, opera, Broadway, Latin American, Mexican and Afro-Cuban, children's music, acoustic rock, adult contemporary, art rock and gospel.

Disclosed that she is suffering from Parkinson's disease and can no longer "sing a note". She also said she received the Parkinson's diagnosis about eight months before.

Was engaged to George Lucas.

[1997] Diagnosed with Hashimoto's thyroiditis, an autoimmune disease attacking the thyroid, which has contributed to her weight gain over the years.

Big-league ball players have an expression for an unhittable fastball. They call it a "Linda Ronstadt" since the pitch "blew by you" a play on words referring to her hit, "Blue Bayou".

The thing I like about singing duets is that I get things out of my voice I never get singing by myself.

The thing you have to be prepared for is that other people don't always dream your dream.

Art is for healing ourselves, and everybody needs their own personal art to heal up their problems.

I miss singing every day. I can't sing anymore. My voice doesn't work. I have Parkinson's disease, and it sometimes takes my words away from me.

I wanted to sing when I was little. That's what I liked doing. It didn't occur to me that you became famous or anything like that.