Nedra Talley Ross, Ronettes Member, Passes Away

0:00On April 27, Nejra Talley Ross, a founding member of the 1960s girl group The Ronets, has passed away at 80 years old. The group's official social media shared the news on Sunday, remembering her as a true lie to everyone who knew her. She started out with her cousins Ronnie and Estelle Bennett, first performing as the darling sisters before signing with producer Phil Spectorin, 1963 and becoming The Ronets. Her cousins and family are mourning deeply, with her daughter Nedra K. Ross confirming the news on Facebook. The tribute highlighted how Nejra's voice and spirit helped shape a sound that changed music forever. Their big breakout hit was Be My Baby, that same year, followed by their only studio album presenting the fabulous Ronets in 1964. They scored more smashes like Baby I Love You and Walking in the Rain, even opening for the Beatles in 1966. The group split in 1967, with Ronnie marrying Spector and Nedra tying the knot with Scott Ross to record Christian music in the 1970s.

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