Nedra Talley Ross, last surviving member of the Ronettes, dies aged 80
Summary
Nedra Talley Ross, the last surviving member of the 1960s music group the Ronettes, died at age 80 at home with her family. The Ronettes were famous for hits like "Be My Baby" and greatly influenced popular music before splitting up in 1967.Key Facts
- Nedra Talley Ross was born in Manhattan in 1946.
- She formed the Ronettes with her cousins Ronnie Spector and Estelle Bennett as teenagers.
- The Ronettes became popular after producer Phil Spector heard them sing in 1963.
- Their hit songs included "Be My Baby," "Walking in the Rain," "Baby, I Love You," and "(The Best Part of) Breakin’ Up."
- The Ronettes toured with the Beatles in 1966 and were supported by the Rolling Stones in the UK.
- The group broke up in 1967 due to pressures of the music business.
- The Ronettes were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2007.
- Nedra Talley Ross died at home on a Sunday morning, surrounded by family.
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