The Ronettes' first album

The Ronettes were a girl group of the 1960s from New York City, best known for their work with producer Phil Spector. They consisted of lead singer Veronica Bennett (a.k.a. Ronnie Spector), her sister Estelle Bennett, and their cousin Nedra Talley. Their most famous songs include "Be My Baby", "Baby I Love You", and "Walking in the Rain." After a hiatus in the middle of the 60s, the Ronettes (and Spector) re-emerged without much of a popular reaction; musical tastes had moved beyond the girl group sound, and the Ronettes were unable to maintain their relevance. They disbanded in 1966. Image File history File links Ronettes. ... Image File history File links Ronettes. ... Girl group UC3 sing The Star-Spangled Banner for U.S. troops in Afghanistan A girl group is a musical group featuring several young female singers who generally harmonize together. ... The 1960s decade refers to the years from January 1, 1960 to December 31, 1969, inclusive. ... In the music industry, a record producer (or music producer) has many roles, among them controlling the recording sessions, coaching and guiding the musicians, organizing and scheduling production budget and resources, and supervising the recording, mixing and mastering processes. ... Harvey Phillip Spector (born December 26, 1939) is an American musician, songwriter, and record producer. ... Ronnie Spector (born Veronica Yvette Bennett, 10 August 1943, in New York City) was the lead singer of the girl group The Ronettes, and is known as the original bad girl of rock and roll. From a very young age, she took to singing and her large, close family encouraged... Member of the girl group the Ronettes. ... Member of the girl group the Ronettes. ... Be My Baby was a 1963 single written by Phil Spector, Jeff Barry, and Ellie Greenwich, performed by The Ronettes and produced by Spector. ... Baby I Love You! is a 2004 single by Jennifer Lopez. ... 1966 (MCMLXVI) was a common year starting on Saturday (the link is to a full 1966 calendar). ...

Ronnie Spector married Phil Spector in 1968, then launched a solo career after divorcing him in 1973. Ronnie Spector (born Veronica Yvette Bennett, 10 August 1943, in New York City) was the lead singer of the girl group The Ronettes, and is known as the original bad girl of rock and roll. From a very young age, she took to singing and her large, close family encouraged... Year 1968 (MCMLXVIII) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar) of the 1968 Gregorian calendar. ... 1973 (MCMLXXIII) was a common year starting on Monday. ...

Awards & Recognition

The Ronettes were inducted into The Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2004. The Vocal Group Hall of Fame was organized to honor what they term the Greatest Vocal Groups in the World. The Hall of Fame is headquartered in Sharon, Pennsylvania, United States. ... shelby was here 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

It was believed that Phil Spector, in his capacity as a member of the Board of Governors, deliberately prevented the Ronettes (and Darlene Love) from being nominated for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, although they had been eligible for a considerable period. The alleged reasons included the acrimonious divorce of Ronnie and Spector, in addition to the group having (unsuccessfully) sued Spector for back royalties. While Spector was awaiting trial on a murder charge and out on $1 million bail, the Ronettes were finally inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame at the March 12, 2007, induction ceremony held at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City. Keith Richards, a self-confessed longtime fan, inducted the trio. Ronnie Bennett (Spector) and Nedra Talley performed "Baby I Love You," "Walking in the Rain" and "Be My Baby." Estelle Bennett was present to accept her award but did not perform. Harvey Phillip Spector (born December 26, 1939) is an American musician, songwriter, and record producer. ... Darlene Love (born Darlene Wright on July 26, 1938, in Los Angeles, California) is an American popular music singer. ... The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame at sunset. ... The hotels name with a single hyphen is engraved and gilded over the entrance. ... Keith Richards (born 18 December 1943) is an English guitarist, songwriter, singer and a founding member of the British musical group The Rolling Stones in 1962. ...

Trivia

• Ronnette is the name of one of the girl group-inspired street urchin characters in the musical Little Shop of Horrors, along with Chiffon and Crystal.

• Ronnie Spector accompanied Eddie Money on the 1986 hit song "Take Me Home Tonight".

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External links

• The Ronettes at All Music Guide
• 'The Ronettes' Vocal Group Hall of Fame Page
• Ronettes' Profits Limited by 1963 Contract, New York Law Journal, October 21, 2002