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the Stone Poneys

American musical group

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The Stone Poneys were an American folk-rock band that gained attention in the mid-1960s. The group was instrumental in launching the solo career of singer Linda Ronstadt. Ronstadt's early work with the Stone Poneys helped establish the sound of country rock music, a genre that blended elements of country and rock and roll. While the band itself had modest commercial success, its association with Ronstadt and its contribution to the development of country rock are significant.12

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