"As a founding member of The Ronettes, along with her beloved cousins Ronnie and Estelle, Nedra's voice, style and spirit helped define a sound that would change music. Her contribution to the group's story and their defining influence will live forever."
"Part of the reason I believe the Ronettes continued and we were as successful as we were, is because we held each other's hand when we walked out on stage, and we believed that God was watching what we did."
Nedra Talley Ross, the last surviving original member of the Ronettes, passed away at the age of 80. The Ronettes' official statement expressed sorrow over her death, highlighting her significant contributions to music alongside her cousins Ronnie and Estelle. Born in Manhattan in 1946, Ross began her musical journey in childhood, performing with her cousins. The trio's breakthrough came with Phil Spector, leading to their iconic hit 'Be My Baby.' Despite releasing only one album, their influence on music remains profound.
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