Nedra Talley Ross, Ronettes' Last Original, Passes

0:00It's April 27. This is entertainment and celebrity news to day pop culture, powered by AI. Nedra Tally Ross, a founding member of the Ronets, passed away at 80 years old. She was the last surviving original from the group, following her cousins Estelle Bennett in 2009 and Ronnie Specter in 20. 22. The band's social media confirmed the news on Sunday, April 26. The Ronets started as kids in Manhattan, singing at local events before signing with Copics Records in 1961. They hit big after auditioning for producer Phil Specter in 1963, dropping their breakthroughs single Be My Baby, which peaked at. 2. On the Billboard Hot 100, fans and the group are mourning deeply, with the official statement calling her a light whose voice and spirit shaped music forever. Their sound influenced generations, through hits like Baby I Love You and Walking in the Rain, even with just one album in 1964. After the group split post-1967 tour, amid tensions with Specter, who later faced legal

1:04battles including a $2.6 million dollar, royalty payout to the Ronets. Ross went solo with Christian music, releasing full circle in 1978 and earning a rock and roll hall. A fame spot in 2007 with the group? Her legacy echoes in those timeless tracks and family bonds that kept the Ronets strong, reminding us how one voice can redefine a genre for good.