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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…

Ronnie Spector
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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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