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Before becoming a solo act,
Linda Ronstadt was the lead singer of
the Stone Poneys, an L.A.-based trio with an acoustic folkish sound and strong original material. The band's focal point and greatest asset was
Ronstadt's clear, powerful singing. Originally recording in a coffeehouse folk style not far removed from
Peter, Paul and Mary, the group rocked up its sound slightly and scored a Top 20 hit with "Different Drum," written by
Mike Nesmith of
the Monkees, in 1967. ~ Richie Unterberger