Nedra Talley Ross obituary

"Nedra Talley Ross was with the Ronettes when they toured Britain in 1964, supporting the Rolling Stones and meeting the Beatles at a party."

"Be My Baby was masterminded by the producer Phil Spector, who brought resources unprecedented in pop music to three-minute singles he described as little symphonies for the kids."

"Talley Ross had renounced show business on leaving the group largely in protest against Spector's efforts to promote Ronnie and the latter's demand for a larger share of the royalties."

"Following her marriage, she devoted her time to bringing up her family and her talent as a singer to gospel music, releasing an album in 1978 under her married name, Nedra Ross."

Nedra Talley Ross, a member of the Ronettes, passed away at 80. The Ronettes, known for their hit 'Be My Baby,' featured Talley Ross alongside her cousins Veronica and Estelle Bennett. They gained fame in the 1960s with their unique style and sound, produced by Phil Spector. Talley Ross left the group in 1967 after marrying Scott Ross and became a born-again Christian. She later focused on family and gospel music, releasing an album in 1978. Talley Ross was the last surviving member of the trio.

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