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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Yeah, I caught that blip on the web a few days ago. I thought she was one of the most talented vocalist of her generation.

One serious cutie-pie too. Did you ever see her album cover pic wearing roller skating shorty shorts. My wife took the album away for a week.

I wish LR all the best.
And Judy, ... so do you. Shubert is a respected Audiogon member who frequently makes interesting and thoughtful comments on numerous audio related subjects.

Your persistent negative comments are appearing on just about very discussion topic I have recently read and are irritating to say the least. Perhaps your "thoughtful" insights might be better appreciated on a different audio web forum. Please feel free to return from wherever you came.
Well said Tubegroover. I own 3 or 4 of Linda's albums, including "Living in the USA." The album pic is of Linda wearing roller skating shorty shorts. She was sooooo cute. And boy ... could she belt out the Chuck Berry classic, "Back in the USA." My wife became jealous and confiscated the album for a week.
Thanks for the memories Tubegroover. I own most of her recordings. What a cutie and boy .... could she belt out a song.
Great post Oregonpapa. Is it still possible to buy the CDs anywhere.

Btw, how long will it take for ARC to ship your Ref 75 SE? As you know, I am pondering upgrading my Ref 150 to the SE version. Waiting for objective member comments.

I think you mentioned there was a part vendor issue and ARC is running behind with making the SE version. I am in no rush ... and it would be kinda' dumb to send my amp in for the upgrade just to have it sit waiting for parts.

Thanks for your post. Great community we have here.