Ronnie Spector

Ronnie Spector

Deceased · Born: Aug 10, 1943 · Died: Jan 12, 2022

Personal Details

Official Socials
BornAug 10, 1943 Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
Spouse
  • Jonathan Greenfield

    ( Jan 16, 1982 to Jan 12, 2022 )
  • Phil Spector

    ( Apr 14, 1968 to Dec 31, 1969 )
Parents
  • Beatrice Mobley
  • Louis Albert Bennett
Relatives
  • Estelle Bennett (Sibling)
  • Nedra Talley (Cousin)
  • Toyin Hunter (Niece or Nephew)

Biography

Ronnie Spector is a renowned American singer, best known as the lead vocalist of the iconic rock/pop vocal girl group The Ronettes. During the early to mid-1960s, The Ronettes enjoyed a remarkable string of hits, including the timeless classics "Be My Baby", "Baby, I Love You", and "The Best Part of Breakin' Up". This remarkable run of success marked the beginning of Ronnie Spector's illustrious music career.

In the years that followed, Ronnie Spector embarked on a successful solo career, releasing a total of five studio albums: Siren in 1980, Unfinished Business in 1987, Something's Gonna Happen in 2003, Last of the Rock Stars in 2006, and English Heart in 2016. Additionally, she has released one extended play, She Talks to Rainbows in 1999.

In 1986, Ronnie Spector experienced a career resurgence when she was featured on Eddie Money's Grammy-nominated pop rock song "Take Me Home Tonight", which reached an impressive number four on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Throughout her career, Ronnie Spector has had the privilege of collaborating with and singing alongside numerous other talented artists.

In 2007, Ronnie Spector and The Ronettes were inducted into the prestigious Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, a testament to their enduring impact on the music industry. In 2018, Ronnie Spector appeared in the music documentary Amy Winehouse: Back to Black, which explores the life and legacy of the late singer Amy Winehouse. Winehouse's final studio album, Back to Black, was heavily influenced by 1960s girl groups, including The Ronettes, which Winehouse admired and drew inspiration from.

Career

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1995
The Wizard of Oz in Concert: Dreams Come True
The Wizard of Oz in Concert: Dreams Come True as Hail, Hail the Witch is Dead Performer
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2024
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2019
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2011
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2008
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2003
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1966