The Estate of Ronnie Spector is thrilled to have Barry Jenkins at the helm of this deeply personal film. Ronnie handpicked Zendaya to portray her and we know this dynamic duo will bring her story to the screen in the most authentic way.
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Les Surfs, a group from Madagascar, consisting of four brothers and two sisters, released their version of “Be My Baby” in 1964. The song topped the charts in France and Spain for three consecutive months, and their Spanish-language version was equally as successful in Mexico.
“Happy Pride Month! Beside my family, the first fans The Ronettes had were Gay. I guess they liked us cause were outsiders, different. They supported us from the beginning and still do. Love your Gay brothers and sisters, and your neighbors.” -Ronnie
#Pride#Pridemonth#Love 🌈
Ronnie and Cyndi Lauper at @sagaftra’s FairPlay FairPay artists summit. Ronnie was a strong fighter for artist rights and would have strongly urged her fans to support the No Fakes Act.
“Working with Joey made me a better artist…it was so apparent that all he wanted was the best for me. He gave me confidence. His respect for me as an artist and as a woman was so genuine and heartfelt.” -Ronnie
Happy Birthday Joey Ramone!
📸 Bob Gruen
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…
Ronnie’s debut solo single “Try Some, Buy Some” was released this month in 1971! The track was written and co-produced by her good friend and fellow touring mate George Harrison at Abbey Road Studios.
Happy Birthday Iggy Pop! Did you know he once played drums for The Ronettes when they performed in Michigan in the 60’s?
Long live the Godfather of Punk!
In 1978, Ronnie stopped by the Sha Na Na variety show to visit Rosie Grier. Ronnie cheekily agreed to sing under the condition that she wouldn’t have to appear on the show’s next reunion special!
This week in 2016, Ronnie released her final solo album English Heart. Her love for the UK began during the Ronettes’ early days touring with the best of the British bands — from the Stones, to the Yardbirds, to the Kinks. This album is a love letter to those magical days!