Ronettes' Last Original, Nedra Talley Ross, Passes Away

0:00On April 27th, Niger-Tali 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 Benin in 2009, and Ronnie Specter in 2022. The band's social media confirmed the news on Sunday, April 26th. The Ronets started as young cousins singing covers at local events in New York, evolving from the darling sisters to their iconic name. They signed with producer Phil Specter in 1963, dropping massive hits like Be My Baby, which hit number two on the charts, along with Baby I Love You, and Walking in the Rain. Fans in the group shared heavy hearts over her loss, praising her voice, style, and spirit that shaped girl group sounds forever. Their music defined in era, blending tight harmonies with that wall of sound production. After the group split in the late 60s amid creative clashes and royalty fights, Ross pursued solo Christian music, releasing her album Full Circle. In 1978, a judge later ordered Specter to pay them $2.6 million

1:04in back royalties around 2000. Ross Day connected to her faith and family, married to DJ Scott Ross from 1967 until his death last year, leaving a legacy in rock. History and the rock and roll hall of fame induction in 2007 that echoes on. From the world of music, powered by AI, this is Music News Today.