What magazine was Linda Ronstadt on the cover of in 1975?

Linda Ronstadt was on the cover of Rolling Stone in 1975. The issue was published on March 27, 1975, as issue No. 183, during the singer's rapid rise from respected folk-rock performer to major pop star.

The cover appeared around the release of Heart Like a Wheel, her commercially breakthrough album. That record included her versions of songs such as “You’re No Good,” “When Will I Be Loved,” and “Willin’,” helping establish her as one of the most successful interpreters of other writers’ material.

Ronstadt’s Rolling Stone appearance also reflected how unusual her career was at the time. She moved comfortably among folk, country, rock, and traditional Mexican music, while many female rock performers were still being judged through narrow genre expectations.

A common mix-up is confusing the magazine cover with a later interview or with Ronstadt’s many album covers. The specific 1975 magazine was Rolling Stone, and the issue is often identified by its date and number rather than by a separate cover title.