In 1973, Linda Ronstadt was the biggest female singer in rock and roll. While she may not have been the grittiest vocalist, her voice was still one of the best sounds of the decade. Ronstadt started as a music fan, and her voice was softer and more suited to standards and Broadway. However, she was still able to belt it out on songs like 'You're No Good'.
Despite her softer voice, Ronstadt was a huge fan of Janis Joplin, who was known for her throaty, passionate vocals. Ronstadt even said, 'As for Janis, it was impossible not to love her. She was a sweet, sincere person, and she truly loved the music.'
Joplin's voice was so powerful that it could put even the heaviest rock and roll outfits to shame. Her performances were so good that Ronstadt felt it was impossible for anyone to poke holes in them. Joplin's voice was a different instrument, and she was in complete control of it, as evidenced by her performance at the Monterey Pop Festival.
Ronstadt's voice was more suited to the Carole Kings of the world, but she wasn't about to talk bad about Joplin's voice. She appreciated Joplin's passion and respect for the music, and her influence on artists like Stevie Nicks.
