Linda Ronstadt is one of the most successful and versatile musicians of all time. Celebrate her 78th birthday with her life in photos Alex Apatoff is the Executive Editor of PEOPLE Digital.

There was no bigger pop artist in the ‘70s than Linda Ronstadt. Possessed of a voice that was equally adept at tackling feisty rockers and heart-rending ballads, Ronstadt also thrived because of her ...

Linda Ronstadt had ... In short order, Ms. Ronstadt went from being an earthy folk artist photographed barefoot in a pigsty for the cover of her second album to a national sensation and demure ...