The Final Bow of a Showgirl
INTRODUCTION The evening is a time for reflection, for slowing down the tempo and letting...
The Folk-Rock Roots of a Diamond-Certified Career
INTRODUCTION To understand the magnetism of Linda Ronstadt, one must look back to where it...
The Night the High Priest Took His Throne
INTRODUCTION The history of country music is marked by specific moments where an artist’s identity...
When Two Worlds Collided in Hollywood
INTRODUCTION For years, the press had pitted them against each other, comparing every lip curl...
Front Row Friends The Traveling Family of the 70s
INTRODUCTION For a touring artist in the 1970s, the road could be a lonely place,...
The Blue Velvet Connection A Fan Favorite Story
INTRODUCTION In the mid-1970s, one particular outfit became more than just a costume; it became...
When the World Fell in Love with Lola
INTRODUCTION For many of us, certain songs are more than just melodies; they are time...
The Risky Gamble That Redefined an Icon
INTRODUCTION In the early 1980s, Linda Ronstadt was at the absolute pinnacle of the music...
The Secret Language of Conway Twitty’s Performance
INTRODUCTION There was a phenomenon at Conway Twitty concerts that music historians still discuss today....
The Scandalous Stage Act That Almost Ended Everything
INTRODUCTION We often think of the early 1960s as a simpler, more innocent time, but...