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Was Linda Ronstadt's first live Rock 'n Roll
performance with these guys?

Maybe...Don Aly thinks so...and he was there when the Pioneer Women of Tucson
held their annual charity variety show, and a 12 year old Linda and two of her friends
sang back up vocals for her brother's band, Pete Ronstadt and The Nightbeats. You can
read his article at this link and decide for yourself. Don produced the show.

Here's Pete's 1959 Senior picture from Catilina High School:


 

....and a shot of the high school that Linda also attended:


 

Below are some song samples from this album:
(does not include Linda)


 

Lonesome Road Rock – Pete Ronstadt & The Nightbeats
Nightbeat – Pete Ronstadt & The Nightbeats
Doreen – Pete Ronstadt & The Nightbeats
Cryin’ All Night – Pete Ronstadt & The Nightbeats
Sea of Love – Pete Ronstadt & The Nightbeats

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