Ronettes in the news: Nedra Talley Ross dies at 80, ending a girl-group era built on Be My Baby’s timeless harmonies. Led by cousins Ronnie and Estelle. Short, iconic dynasty.
Nedra Talley Ross, a member of the Ronettes, has died at age 80. She helped shape the group’s iconic sound and style in the 1960s, touring with the Rolling Stones and befriending the Beatles. The Ronettes released a single studio album and battled for royalties after leaving the group.