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Ronnie Spector

American singer (1943-2022).

Born August 10th, 1943 in New York City. [ref]

Died January 12th, 2022 at 78 years old in Danbury (cancer). [ref]

Occupations
singer
Wikipedia

On January 12, 2022, Ronnie Spector, the legendary singer and songwriter, passed away at the age of 78. Ronnie Spector rose to fame in the 1960s as a founding member of the all-female, vocal doo-wop group, The Ronettes. She was admired for her strong, powerful voice, and often referred to as the "Original Bad Girl of Rock & Roll." Her first hit single as a solo artist, a cover of The Crystals' "Be My Baby," rose to the top of the charts and established Spector as a legend. Her many hits followed, including "Try Some Buy Some," "Oh, Yeah, Baby, Baby," "Sleigh Ride," and "Walking in the Rain." Ronnie Spector will be remembered and honored around the world as one of the most influential figures in music. She will be sorely missed.

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