Biography

Pair one of rock’s greatest voices (Ronnie Spector, born Veronica Bennett) with one of its greatest producers (Phil Spector), and memorable music was bound to result. That is exactly what happened when Veronica Bennett, along with her sister Estelle and cousin Nedra Talley, signed to Spector’s Philles label in 1963. From that point, the Ronettes quickly became the premier act of the girl-group era. The three singers from New York’s Spanish Harlem neighborhood first made their mark as dancers at New York’s Peppermint Lounge during the twist era. They also toured with Joey Dee and the Starlighters (of “Peppermint Twist” ...