Nedra Talley Ross, Ronettes Star, Passes Away

0:00On April 27, Nidra Talley Ross, the last surviving member of the 60s girl group, The Ronins, passed away at 80 years old. The news hit their official social media on Sunday, April 26, though no cause of death was shared. She formed the trio with her cousins, Ronnie and Estelle Bennett back in the early 60s, starting as a family act called The Darling Sisters Before, landing with producer Phil Specter. Their breakthrough came with Be My Baby in 1963, hitting number two on the Hot 100, plus hits like Baby I Love You and Walking In. The Rain. Fans and family feel the lost deep with the group's page calling her a light whose voice and style shaped music forever. They got inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame in 2007, performing to a standing ovation, and Keith Richards praised how they cut. Through that wall of sound, in a recent interview just months ago, Nidra shared how her mom sparked her singing in New York City, crediting family for keeping her grounded. After the group, she went solo with a Christian album

1:02in 1978, married radio guy Scott Ross, raised four kids, and stayed humble. Her legacy echoes in those timeless tracks, reminding us how a few voices from the Bronx flip the pop game for good. That wraps entertainment and celebrity news today, brought to you with AI. I'm Cory with the story.