Read Ronnie Spector tributes from Darlene Love, Brian Wilson, Margo Price, the Misfits & more
Following the heartbreaking news that the legendary Ronnie Spector has died at age 78, tributes have come pouring into her from all throughout the music community.
Longtime associate and friend Darlene Love penned an essay for Rolling Stone about Ronnie. “She was rock and roll, the way she sang and moved onstage,” Darlene said in part. She also spoke about their shared struggles with Phil Spector. Read the whole thing here.
Crystals singer La La Brooks also spoke to Rolling Stone, saying, “Ronnie was a hoot, like a firecracker. She was so sweet, but she was so more advanced than we were,” and later adding, “Fans should know, when Ronnie hit the stage, she was the most happiest. That’s what she wanted. That’s what she loved. And that’s what gave her inspiration.” Read more here.
Tributes have also come in from Brian Wilson, Joan Jett, The Kinks’ Dave Davies, Margo Price, E Street Band’s Stevie Van Zandt, Garbage, The Go-Gos’ Kathy Valentine, The Bangles’ Susanna Hoffs, Bikini Kill’s Kathleen Hanna, Sonic Youth’s Lee Ranaldo, KISS’ Gene Simmons, Cyndi Lauper, Public Enemy’s Chuck D, Sky Ferreira, Kid Congo Powers, the Misfits, Ted Leo, Negative Approach’s John Brannon, Yeah Yeah Yeahs’ Nick Zinner, and more. Read on for more tributes to Ronnie…
I just heard the news about Ronnie Spector and I don’t know what to say. I loved her voice so much and she was a very special person and a dear friend. This just breaks my heart. Ronnie’s music and spirit will live forever.
Love & Mercy, Brianhttps://t.co/dXZKTMWv8a— Brian Wilson (@BrianWilsonLive) January 12, 2022
Our dear friend Ronnie Spector, has passed. She was the sweetest person you could ever know. And her mark on rock and roll is indelible.
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.#RonnieSpector @RonnieSpectorGS pic.twitter.com/9ozv0Yqk9j— Joan Jett & the Blackhearts (@joanjett) January 12, 2022
Rest In Peace Ronnie Spector such a special time in music. What a beautiful song 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝘀 – 𝐁𝐞 𝐌𝐲 𝐁𝐚𝐛𝐲 – l𝗶𝘃𝗲 | [𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗿] https://t.co/762G9yoQ8b via @YouTube
— Dave Davies (@davedavieskinks) January 12, 2022
RIP Ronnie Spector. It was an honor to Produce her and encourage her to get back on stage where she remained for the next 45 years. Her record with the E Street Band helped sustain us at a very precarious time (thanks to Steve Popovich). Condolences to her husband and family.
— 🕉🇺🇦🟦Stevie Van Zandt☮️💙 (@StevieVanZandt) January 12, 2022
Absolutely gutted to hear this news.
Dear beautiful, talented , fierce Ronnie. I will love you eternally. But then again you knew that.
Love Love Love from your girl, Sx pic.twitter.com/h5mI4mPWCr— Garbage (@garbage) January 12, 2022
this totally blows. fuck cancer. RIP the legend Ronnie Spector. Thank you for the music, for being so freaking cool. pic.twitter.com/RqKEWsZtrL
— Kathy Valentine (@Kathy_Valentine) January 13, 2022
Peace and Love, Ronnie Spector.💔 pic.twitter.com/QbkuVEgg92
— Susanna Hoffs (@SusannaHoffs) January 12, 2022
RIP Ronnie Spector. The iconic voice of the Ronettes.I was proud to have spent some time with Ronnie at A&M Studios, listening to her tell stories about the early years of rock ‘n roll. She will be missed. https://t.co/nKgJxT45cw
— Gene Simmons (@genesimmons) January 13, 2022
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Ronnie SPEctor Peace pic.twitter.com/3uDmRV7Fpn
— Chuck D (@MrChuckD) January 13, 2022
Ronnie Spector. All Hail! (We always have!) R.I.P. When me and Ryan got married we played "Be My Baby" as we walked up the aisle after being pronounced "Husband and Husband" .The whole place sang at the top of their lungs. Thank you for the beauty in all ways pic.twitter.com/VqHlSgNFzZ
— Kid Congo Powers (@kidcongopowers) January 13, 2022
R.I.P. Ronnie Spector pic.twitter.com/7oeqZRzaR8
— The Misfits (@themisfits) January 13, 2022
Just to have gotten to see her sing, on a show like that, in a place like that, on a day like that… Some things are real, she was one of them.
— Continuity Ted Leo Account (@tedleo) January 13, 2022
Rest In Peace dearest Ronnie Spector ❤️ your work influenced me greatly, so much soul https://t.co/abnBsfvZfU bless pic.twitter.com/uryK9eqbQ0
— anton newcombe (@antonnewcombe) January 12, 2022
SSJ: “She was definitely one of the high points of my teenage years, one of the high points of my touring life. When she came on stage with The Jukes the crowd went crazy. And, I got to play castanets! Who could ask for more. Rest in a groove, Ronnie.”
— Southside Johnny (@asburyjukes) January 13, 2022
Nick Zinner:
