Brian Wilson, Joan Jett, Stevie Van Zandt And More Share Tributes To Ronnie Spector
LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) — Tributes began to pour in Wednesday following the news that 1960s icon Ronnie Spector passed away at 78.
According to Spector's family, she died Wednesday after a brief battle with cancer.
Fellow musicians took to Twitter to share tributes to the leader of The Ronettes who sang such hits as "Be My Baby," "Baby I Love You" and "Walking in the Rain."
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.
— Brian Wilson (@BrianWilsonLive) January 12, 2022
Love & Mercy, Brianhttps://t.co/dXZKTMWv8a
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.
— Joan Jett (@joanjett) January 12, 2022
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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
Peace and Love, Ronnie Spector.???? pic.twitter.com/QbkuVEgg92
— Susanna Hoffs (@SusannaHoffs) January 12, 2022
Oh No! Ronnie Spector, Girl Group Icon and Leader of the Ronettes, Dies at 78 https://t.co/xjh7zyRw2c
— Patricia Arquette (@PattyArquette) January 12, 2022
Rest In Peace Ronnie Spector such a special time in music. What a beautiful song ???????????? ???????????????????????????????? - ???????? ???????? ???????????????? - l???????????? | [????????????????????] https://t.co/762G9yoQ8b via @YouTube
— Dave Davies (@davedavieskinks) January 12, 2022
Dearest Ronnie Spector,
— Andy Kim (@AndyKimMusic) January 12, 2022
Your voice was the sound of my youth & my dreams.
You saved me from another life.
Onto the light,
Andy pic.twitter.com/b2kM3xrGeo