Nedra Talley Ross, last surviving member of 60s girl group the Ronettes, dies at 80

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Nedra Talley Ross, the last surviving member of the 1960s “Be My Baby” girl group the Ronettes, died Sunday.She was 80.

“It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of Nedra Talley Ross’ passing.She was a light to those who knew her and loved her,” the group’s official Instagram account said Sunday.

“As a founding member of The Ronettes, along with her beloved cousins Ronnie and Estelle, Nedra’s voice, style and spirit helped define a sound that would change music.Her contribution to the group’s story and their defining influence will live forever.” Entertainment & Arts ‘Storage Wars’ star Darrell Sheets, an antiques enthusiast known by fans of the A&E series as ‘The Gambler,’ was found dead on Wednesday.

Lake Havasu City Police say they are investigating cyberbullying claims.Ross’ daughter Nedra K.Ross confirmed her mother’s death to the Associated Press.Born Nedra Talley on Jan.

27, 1946, in New York City, Ross started singing as a child and joined cousins Veronica and Estelle Bennett to form the family act the Darling Sisters.The trio later took the name Ronnie and the Relatives and finally, in 1963, they became the Ronettes.

They auditioned that year for “Wall of Sound” music producer Phil Spector, who signed them to his Philles Records and had them sing backup for other artists until they put out their own music.The group released only one album, 1964’s “Presenting the Fabulous Ronettes,” but recorded nearly 30 songs under Spector’s watch.Nine of those landed in the Billboard Hot 100, with “Baby I Love You,” “(The Best Part of) Breakin’ Up” and “Walkin’ in the Rain” among those that made the Top 40.

“Be My Baby” peaked at No.2.

They toured with the Rolling Stones when the legendary rock band was just starting and the Ronettes were the stars.They befriended the Beatles before the foursome got h...