“I loved her voice very much, she was an exceptional person and a dear friend,” said singer Brian Wilson.
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The singer was born Veronica Bennett and grew up in Manhattan. She started in the band Ronnie and the Relatives, which performed more in smaller clubs.
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In 1963, they met producer Phil Spector, who became famous for his innovative sound called “wall of sound”. At Spector, The Ronettes recorded hits like Be My Baby and Baby I Love You and became stars. 1964’s debut album Presenting the Fabulous Ronettes Featuring Veronica was a huge success.
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After touring Europe in 1967, the girl group The Ronettes disbanded. Phil Spector married Ronnie, but it later became clear that their marriage was a nightmare. In 1974, they divorced.
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The Ronettes songs are still played today. The Rolling Stones, Billy Joel or Amy Winehouse did not hide their admiration for them.
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The Ronettes: Nedra, Ronnie and Estelle were the stars of the 60’s.
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Martin Scorsese chose the song Be My Baby for the film Dirty Streets, it was also heard in the series Wonderful Years and its use in the film Sinful Dance is notorious.
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The Ronettes were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2007. Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones said at the time that they touched his heart in the 1960s and still touch him.
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Phil Spector was convicted of murdering actress Lana Clarkson in 2009 and died in 2021.
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