Nedra Talley Ross, Last Ronette, Passes Away

0:00On April 26, Nedra Talley Ross, the last surviving member of the Ronets, passed away at 80 years old. She was the cousin of Ronnie Spector and Estelle Bennett, forming that legendary girl group back in the 60s with their Sky High B-Hives and Killer Harmony's Blending Pop, R&B, and Rock. Her daughter shared the news on Facebook. April 26, saying she went peacefully at home around 8.30 a.m. surrounded by family. Born January 27, 1946 in Spanish Harlem, Nedra started singing at school dances and bar mitzvahs before catching Phil, Spector's Ear. Fans are mourning the end of an era, but the Ronets' influence runs deep. They smash charts with hits like Be My Baby, peaking at number 2, and helped pioneer the wall of sound production style. They even opened for the Beatles on their final world tour in 1966, breaking racial barriers along the way. After the group disbanded in 1967, Nedra went solo, dropping a Christian album in 1978 and some singles.

1:04Estelle left us in 2009, Ronnie in 2022, marking the full close of the trio. A celebration of life is coming soon. Details to drop later, but their sound and swagger keep echoing through music history. Stay in the know with entertainment and celebrity news today, AI-powered updates.