Ronnie Spector, RIP

[oldunc]

Ronnie (Bennett) Spector, lead singer of the Ronettes and one time wife of Phil Spector has passed away from cancer at age 78. She was a fine singer, no telling how far she would have gone if Spector hadn't been so determined to hold her back. She eventually ditched him and had a long, if not terribly prominent, career.

 

[oldunc]

 

[Double Stop]

This is very sad, indeed.

As cheesy as it may sound, while listening to Christmas music non-stop over the holidays, whenever the Ronnettes version of "Frosty The Snowman" came on, her voice still gave me chills even on that song. Such was the plaintive, emotive tug of her voice on the heartstrings.

RIP, Ronnie.

 

[Teleguy61]

That song--that voice--that spirit.

 

[Speedfish]

R.I.P.

 

[Ronzo]

RIP, Ronnie. Thanks for all the music, and for being a sweet person despite those around you.

 

[Danb541]

RIP

 

[tery]

Rest In Peace.

 

[Crashbelt]

Some of those Ronettes hits are beautiful and timeless.

RIP Ronnie

 

[schmee]

Sad to hear this. Huge Motown fan when I was young.
Looks who's backing up the Ronettes!: (Is that a Duo Sonic?)

 

[OmegaWoods]

Sad to hear this. Huge Motown fan when I was young.
Looks who's backing up the Ronettes!: (Is that a Duo Sonic?)

Very sad about Ronnie!

What a cool picture!

 

[68tele]

 

[olewaylonfan74]

RIP Ronnie.

 

[Whateverdude]

Damn, RIP, thanks for the memories.

 

[EllroyJames]

RIP