Ronnie Spector
Ronnie Spector
Veronica Yvette Bennett, Veronica Spector Greenfield
Veronica “Ronnie” Spector Greenfield (born Veronica Yvette Bennett on August 10, 1943) is an American singer and songwriter, best known for being one of the founding member of 60s supergroup The Ronettes, and producing many of the most iconic songs of the era alongside her then-husband Phil Spector.
Born in New York City in 1943, Spector was encouraged to enter the music industry by her large family, and she became a part of The Darling Sisters, later known as The Ronettes, along with her sister Estelle Bennett and their cousin Nedra Talley.
Before signing to a record label, the group was a popular live attraction in the greater New York area, and eventually signed to record label Colpix Records without success. Following their run with Colpix, they signed with Spector’s future husband, Phil, at his label Philles Record. From then on, The Ronnettes were a huge success, with songs like “Be My Baby” and “Walking in the Rain” topping charts.