Linda Ronstadt

USA, 1967–2011

American singer who worked across country-rock, pop standards, operetta and mariachi ('You're No Good', 'Blue Bayou'), and was among the most commercially successful vocalists of the 1970s.

MusicRoots documents 2 artists who influenced Linda Ronstadt and 0 artists Linda Ronstadt influenced in turn. Every connection cites a published source.

Who influenced Linda Ronstadt?

• Hank Williams — Ronstadt drew on the country of Hank Williams — a root of her country-rock and interpretive range.
• Patsy Cline — Linda Ronstadt has named Patsy Cline as a major influence, drawing on her emotive phrasing and country-pop crossover approach.