Drumming Him Out

Regarding “Still Marching to a Different Drum,” by Robert Hilburn (Dec. 5):

I have long been a Hilburn non-fan. His interview with Linda Ronstadt points out my legitimate concerns, as he consistently insists on forming his own conclusions before ever asking a question.

Ronstadt wanted to talk about her musical roots and influences, the truth of her artistic experience. Hilburn sought to draw conclusions that did not exist.

As for questions of a private matter, Ronstadt responded: “I never talk about my personal life,” as she has often contended. For Hilburn to have pursued such inquiry is more in line with tabloid journalism than journalistic integrity.

JEANINE D’ELIA

Granada Hills