Hip-Hop Media TrainingThe Ronettes: Best Soul Girl Groups Countdown
Though the family act The Ronettes only released one studio album, "Presenting The Fabulous Ronettes Featuring Veronica," they made a mark as one of the most successful groups of the 1960s.
Original members: Sisters Veronica and Estelle Bennett and their cousin Nedra Talley
Founded: 1959
Hometown: Spanish Harlem, New York
Biggest Hits: "Be My Baby," "Baby, I Love You," "Walking In The Rain"
Style: Doo wop, pop
Label: Colpix, Philles
Bragging Rights: In 2007, they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. They were the only girl group to tour with The Beatles.
Personal: Veronica, also known as Ronnie, was married to producer Phil Spector from 1968 to 1974.
Forgotten Fact: Actress, singer and director Chip Fields, mother of "Facts Of Life" star Kim Fields, performed with the group from 1974 to 1975.
Power Move: Phil Spector only wanted to sign Veronica to his Philles Records, but her mother insisted that he take on the entire group, so he did.
