![]() “That’s why they called us ‘The Bad Girls of Rock ‘n’ Roll. “We took it from the streets to the stage,” she says of the Ronettes’ iconic pencil skirts, thick mascara and sky-high beehives. Decades later, her influence lived on in Amy Winehouse, who frequently cited Spector as an idol. ![]() ![]() Dec 20 NYC Ronnie Spector on stage at City Winery for her annual. Her fiery live performances laid the groundwork for generations of front-women to come, and her edgy fashion is still in style. Nov 13 NYC Jenni Muldaur singing on stage at a rare solo show at the Standard. Alongside her sister Estelle Bennett and cousin Nedra Talley, Spector climbed the charts with pop rhapsodies like “Be My Baby” and “Walking in the Rain.” With looks to match her formidable talent, the cat-eyed siren bewitched the likes of John Lennon, Jimi Hendrix and David Bowie - all of whom vied for her affections - and served as a muse for Brian Wilson, Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel, and even punk pioneers the Ramones. A mix of street tough New Yorker, vulnerable schoolgirl and the occasional flirtatious giggle, it provided the heart, soul and swagger of the seminal ’60s girl group the Ronettes. For many, it’s a voice that defines an era. ![]()
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