The Ronettes opened for the Beatles on their 1966 US tour, becoming the only girl group to tour with them, before splitting up in 1967. In the 1970s, the group was briefly revived as Ronnie Spector and …

The Ronettes were an American girl group formed in 1959 by sisters Ronnie Bennett (byname of Veronica Bennett, later Ronnie Spector) and Estelle Bennett with their cousin Nedra Talley.

Released in August 1963, "Be My Baby" was the Ronettes' first single under the Philles label. Produced by Phil Spector, it became an immortal hit for the group, and a #1 record.

In towering black beehive hairdos and dark eye makeup, the Ronettes were a classic mid-sixties girl group with a sultry twist; vulnerable but tough, sexy but sweet.

The Ronettes members were originally a trio, consisting of lead singer Ronnie Spector, her older sister Estelle Bennett, and their cousin Nedra Talley. However, Estelle and Nedra left the group in early …

May 31, 2025 · The Ronettes were an innovative American girl group that originated from Washington Heights, Manhattan, and were instrumental in defining the sound and image of pop music in the 1960s.

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The Ronettes (/ ˌrɒnˈnɛts / ron-NETS) were an American girl group from Washington Heights, Manhattan, New York City. [1] . The group consisted of the lead singer Veronica Bennett (later …

While The Ronettes were unique musically, they were also the first really seductive girl group. Others before them seemed to be singing to their friends about the boys they desired (“Maybe,” The …

When the Ronettes returned to the U.S., Fab Four were right behind them. Sensing the fierce competition to American groups, Spector test marketed Ronnie as a solo act, issuing two singles …