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Nedra Talley Ross, last surviving member of the Ronettes, dies at 80

Alongside cousins, Veronica "Ronnie" Spector and Estelle Bennet, Ross was
part of an influential, genre-melding trio.

By Shania Russell April 26, 2026 5:05 p.m. ET

Nedra Talley Ross, the last surviving member of the iconic beehived girl-
group the Ronettes, has died. She was 80.

Ross' death was announced by her daughter, Nedra K., in an April 26
Facebook post.

"At approximately 8:30 this morning our mother Nedra Talley Ross went home
to be with the Lord," Ross' daughter wrote. "She was safe in her own bed
at home with her family close, knowing she was loved. Thank you Lord."

Nedra K. noted that a celebration of life ceremony will be planned,
promising details to come at a later date.

Born Jan. 27, 1946, Nedra Yvonne Talley was one third of the celebrated
trio known as the Ronettes, a girl-group with a distinctive blend of pop,
R&B, and rock n' roll. The group was composed of sisters Veronica "Ronnie" Spector, Estelle Bennett and Talley, their cousin. Together they would go
on to great acclaim, topping charts and eventually getting inducted into
the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Prior to their rise to fame, the teenaged Bennett sisters and their cousin Talley rCo all raised in Spanish Harlem rCo sang at bar mitzvahs and school dances. They eventually caught the attention of Phil Spector and after
signing to his Philles Records in 1963, produced their now-celebrated
string of hits.

Among their most beloved songs was their recording of "Be My Baby," which swiftly climbed the charts hitting No. 2 on Billboard magazinerCOs pop music chart that year. They also produced such hits as , "Baby, I Love You",
"(The Best Part of) Breakin' Up" and "Walking in the Rain."

Though their ability to top the charts began to fizzle within the decade
the Ronettes remain one of the most influential groups in music history.
With Phil, they pioneered the "Wall of Sound" techniquerCoa dense,
orchestral approach to music production designed to create a massive,
layered sound that marked a milestone in the development of modern pop
music.

The Ronettes additionally helped break down racial barriers, famously
opening for The Beatles on their final world tour in 1966. They were a critical influence for many music icons that followed, including the late
Amy Winehouse, who took direct inspiration in crafting her signature
beehive hairdo and chic bad girl look.

The Ronettes went their separate ways a year after the Beatles tour, disbanding in 1967. Nedra continued to work as a solo artist, recording a
solo contemporary Christian music album in 1978, in addition to several singles.

Estelle Bennett and Ronnie Spector died in 2009 and 2022, respectively.

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