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Veronica 'Ronnie' Spector was the lead singer of one of the greatest "girl groups" of the 60's, the Ronettes.
working with her future husband, Phil Spector, the Ronettes turned out a string of classic songs including "Be My Baby," "Baby, I Love You," and "Walking in the Rain."
Later in life, she did a duet with Eddie Money ("Take Me Home Tonight"), recorded songs written by Billy Joel and Brian Wilson, and worked with Steve Van Zandt of the E Street Band.
Here's a great quote from her auto-biography:
"We weren't afraid to be hot. That was our gimmick," Spector said in her memoir. "When we saw The Shirelles walk on stage with their wide party dresses, we went in the opposite direction and squeezed our bodies into the tightest skirts we could find. Then we'd get out on stage and hike them up to show our legs even more."
working with her future husband, Phil Spector, the Ronettes turned out a string of classic songs including "Be My Baby," "Baby, I Love You," and "Walking in the Rain."
Later in life, she did a duet with Eddie Money ("Take Me Home Tonight"), recorded songs written by Billy Joel and Brian Wilson, and worked with Steve Van Zandt of the E Street Band.
Here's a great quote from her auto-biography:
"We weren't afraid to be hot. That was our gimmick," Spector said in her memoir. "When we saw The Shirelles walk on stage with their wide party dresses, we went in the opposite direction and squeezed our bodies into the tightest skirts we could find. Then we'd get out on stage and hike them up to show our legs even more."
