Ronnie Spector Photo

Ronnie Spector

Acting

0.2 Popularity Aug 10, 1943 (78 years old) Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Veronica Yvette Greenfield (née Bennett, formerly Spector; August 10, 1943 – January 12, 2022) was an American singer who co-founded and fronted the girl group the Ronettes. She is sometimes called the original "bad girl of rock and roll".

Spector formed the singing group the Ronettes with ...

Biography

Veronica Yvette Greenfield (née Bennett, formerly Spector; August 10, 1943 – January 12, 2022) was an American singer who co-founded and fronted the girl group the Ronettes. She is sometimes called the original "bad girl of rock and roll".

Spector formed the singing group the Ronettes with her older sister, Estelle Bennett, and their cousin, Nedra Talley, in the late 1950s. They were signed to Phil Spector's Philles label in 1963, and he produced most of their recording output. The Ronettes had a string of hits in the 1960s, including "Be My Baby" (1963), "Baby, I Love You" (1963), "(The Best Part of) Breakin' Up" (1964), "Do I Love You?" (1964), and "Walking in the Rain" (1964). Ronnie married Phil in 1968. Following the couple's divorce in 1974, Ronnie re-formed the Ronettes and began performing again.

In 1980, Spector released her debut solo album, Siren. Her career revived when she was featured on Eddie Money's song and video "Take Me Home Tonight" in 1986, a Billboard top-five single. She went on to release the albums Unfinished Business (1987), Something's Gonna Happen (2003), Last of the Rock Stars (2006) and English Heart (2016). She also recorded one extended play, She Talks to Rainbows (1999). In 1990, Ronnie Spector published a memoir, Be My Baby: How I Survived Mascara, Miniskirts, and Madness, Or, My Life as a Fabulous Ronette. She was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Ronettes in 2007. In 2023, Rolling Stone ranked Spector at 70 on its list of the 200 Greatest Singers of All Time.

Filmography 17

2024
Beatles '64 Movie

as Self (archive footage)

2022
Ronnie Spector at the BBC Movie

as Self (archive footage)

2019
My Music: A Classic Christmas Movie

as Self (archive footage)

2018
Howard Movie

as Self (archive footage)

2003
1997
Classic Albums TV

as Self

1995
The Wizard of Oz in Concert: Dreams Come True Movie

as Hail, Hail the Witch is Dead Performer

1972
The Midnight Special TV

as Self (as The Ronettes)

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Be My Baby Movie

Book

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Be My Baby Movie

Executive Producer

1965
The Big T.N.T. Show Movie

as Self (as the Ronettes)

Photos 1

Ronnie Spector Photo

Personal Details

Known For Acting
Gender Female
Birthday August 10, 1943 (78 years old)
Died January 12, 2022
Place of Birth Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
Also Known As Veronica Yvette Bennett, Veronica Bennett, Veronica Spector and 4 more
Years Active 1965 - 2024
Popularity 0.2
Career Stats
17 Total Credits
12 Movie Roles
2 TV Roles
1 Photos