Ronnie Spector

The Estate of Ronnie Spector is thrilled to have Barry Jenkins at the helm of this deeply personal film. Ronnie handpicked Zendaya to portray her and we know this dynamic duo will bring her story to the screen in the most authentic way. Read more at linktr.ee/ronniespector

This week in 2016, Ronnie released her final solo album English Heart. Her love for the UK began during the Ronettes’ early days touring with the best of the British bands — from the Stones, to the Yardbirds, to the Kinks. This album is a love letter to those magical days!

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In celebration of Women’s History Month, we’re throwing it back to 2014 when Ronnie closed out the WOW Festival (Women of the World) with her one woman show ‘Beyond the Beehive’ at Queen Elizabeth Hall. #womenshistorymonth

In March of 1965 Ronnie and the Ronettes were back on the Billboard Hot 100 with “Born to be Together”!

Ronnie and the E Street Band - 1977 📸 David Gahr

“Everyone wishes they could go back to a simpler time, especially today. Things are crazy, and the girl groups represent that time when things were slower.” - Ronnie 📸 Debra Greenfield

The Ronettes claimed their rightful place in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on March 12, 2007. Ronnie, Estelle and Nedra stood on stage together for the first time in over 40 years as their former touring mate and good friend Keith Richards of The Rolling Stones inducted them!

“All my life, all I ever wanted to do was sing rock ‘n’ roll.” -Ronnie Ronnie on stage with Southside Johnny at The Bottom Line in New York - 1976

“My parents couldn’t afford to send me to singing school, so every day my homework was to listen to Frankie Lymon.” -Ronnie

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“Everybody liked us — every race liked us — and that was so important because we communicated with all the kids out there.” The Ronettes photographed for Ebony Magazine, 1966

Remembering the great George Harrison, born on this day. George, pictured here with The Ronettes during their UK tour in January 1964, also produced Ronnie’s first solo recordings.

Ronnie and her sister Estelle in Florida with Mary Mcleod Bethune; educator, entrepreneur, businesswoman, pioneer and founder of namesake HBCU Bethune-Cookman University. 📸 (c) Ronnie Spector Estate

Ronnie - 🎨 by @paco.may

Name a more perfect love song. We’ll wait.

"Baby, I Love You" is a perfect addition to your Valentine's Day playlist!

Remembering Ronnie's big sis and Fabulous Ronette, Estelle Bennett on the anniversary of her passing. Forever missed.

Black history includes mixed-race stories. They could try, but Ronnie was never one to be categorized, or contained. #BlackHistoryMonth #BHM

Ronnie. 🎨 @hlc3art