Ronnie Spector: Tributes from Brian Wilson, Joan Jett & More
Ronnie Spector died yesterday (January 12) at the age of 78 following a brief battle with cancer. The passing of the iconic and influential singer of The Ronettes has led…

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The passing of the iconic and influential singer of The Ronettes has led to many tributes to her from a variety of music's biggest names. Here are just a handful of those tributes.
Brian Wilson
Joan Jett
Bob Seger
Stevie Van Zandt
Billy Joel
Susanna Hoffs
Joe Walsh
Carole King
Cyndi Lauper
Paul Stanley
Gene Simmons
Margo Price
Vernon Reid
Shirley Manson
Dave Davies
Kathleen Hanna
Southside Johnny
The Misfits
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