Ronnie Spector, HOF Singer of The Ronettes, Dies at 78
Ronnie Spector, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame singer of the Ronettes, has died. She was 78.
Spector’s death was the result of a brief battle with cancer. He passing was confirmed in a statement to the media from her family which read, “Ronnie lived her life with a twinkle in her eye, a spunky attitude, a wicked sense of humor and a smile on her face. She was filled with love and gratitude. Her joyful sound, playful nature and magical presence will live on in all who knew, heard or saw her.”
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Erica Banas is a news blogger who's been covering the rock/classic rock world since 2014. The coolest event she's ever covered in person was the 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. (Sir Paul McCartney inducting Foo Fighters? C'mon now!) She's also well-versed in etiquette and extraordinarily nice. #TransRightsAreHumanRights
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