An American female group called The Ronettes was based in Manhattan’s Washington Heights. Lead vocalist Veronica Bennett (later known as Ronnie Spector), her sister Estelle Bennett, and their relative Nedra Talley made up the group.
Since they were youngsters, they have performed together as “The Darling Sisters.” They were initially signed by Colpix Records in 1961, then in March 1963, they transferred to Phil Spector’s Philles Records, changing their name to “The Ronettes.”
How many of the Ronettes are still living?
Estelle passed away in Englewood, New Jersey, on February 11, 2009, at the age of 67, from colon cancer. On January 12, 2022, Ronnie passed away at the age of 78 after a brief fight with cancer, leaving Nedra Talley as the last remaining original member of the group.
Six of the nine tracks the Ronettes put on the Billboard Hot 100 went on to become Top 40 singles. Their best hits include “Be My Baby,” which reached at No. 2, “Baby, I Love You,” “(The Best Part of) Breakin’ Up,” and “Walking in the Rain,” which are all current songs. The group’s lone studio album, Presenting the Fabulous Ronettes Featuring Veronica, was released in 1964.
