Ronnie Spector RIP

[DrumBob]

Ronnie Spector of The Ronettes passed away today, it has been reported. This year has not started out well. I'm afraid we're going to see more and more 60's rock icons dying this year. This is a very sad passing of a great lady and singer.

 

[davismanLV]

I read this while we were out with my niece and her guy..... they're like... "Why crying uncle Tom??" Hooo boy. What a life and a legend. This one hits hard.... Rest in Joy my sweet songstress......

 

[Zelja]

Another icon gone. What a voice. Really like this version of a Johnny Thunders tune, great vocal of course:

 

[LeFinPepere]

Truly sad.She'll be in my heart forever.

 

[GGJaguar]

She was great. I was lucky enough to see her perform.

 

[walrus]

What a distinctive voice! RIP.

walrus

 

[HeyMikey]

That is sad. What a voice. She helped shape the music of a generation. RIP

 

[Teleguy61]

Another icon gone. What a voice. Really like this version of a Johnny Thunders tune, great vocal of course:

What a voice!
Another sad loss--a seminal, gigantically important artist in American popular music.

 

[Guildedagain]

Early catalog and informative write-up from Rollingstone.

Takes you back...

Ronnie Spector: 15 Essential Songs

Following the death of Ronnie Spector, we look back on 15 songs spanning her career, from "Be My Baby" to "Take Me Home Tonight" and beyond.

www.rollingstone.com

 

[SFIV1967]

November 29th, 1965:

 

[Guildedagain]

Screaming was very in ;]

 

[Guildedagain]

Another icon gone. What a voice. Really like this version of a Johnny Thunders tune, great vocal of course:

What a great song, great band.