Nedra Talley
Nedra Talley | |
|---|---|
 Talley in 1966 | |
| Born | January 27, 1946 Manhattan, New York City, U.S. |
| Died | April 26, 2026 (aged 80) Chesapeake, Virginia, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | Nedra Talley-Ross |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Years active | 1957–2005 |
| Spouse |
Scott Ross (m. 1967) |
| Children | 4 |
| Relatives | Ronnie Spector (cousin) Estelle Bennett (cousin) |
Nedra Talley (January 27, 1946 – April 26, 2026),[1] later known as Nedra Talley-Ross, was an American singer who was a member of the girl group the Ronettes with her cousins Ronnie and Estelle Bennett.[2] After retiring from music, she worked in real estate in Virginia Beach, Virginia, where she lived with her husband, Scott Ross.[3]
In 2007, Talley and the other members of the Ronettes were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.[4][5]
Talley died at her home in Chesapeake, Virginia on April 26, 2026 at the age of 80.[4][6] Before she died, Talley was the last living member of the original Ronettes.[7]
References
- ↑ "The Ronettes Biography". Archived from the original on 2018-07-01. Retrieved 2021-01-18. Note: Talley's birth year was open to speculation. This entry states 1946. Several other sources cited 1944. However a search of Virginia legal records (via Intelius) shows conclusively her birthdate as being January 27, 1946
- ↑ "Estelle Bennett: Ronettes singer, 67". Philadelphia Inquirer. February 14, 2009. Retrieved September 18, 2009.
- ↑ "Forever and a song". Daily Press. March 11, 2007. Archived from the original on January 9, 2016. Retrieved October 18, 2015.
- 1 2 Cain, Sian; Beaumont-Thomas, Ben (2026-04-27). "Nedra Talley Ross, last surviving member of the Ronettes, dies aged 80". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2026-04-27.
- ↑ "The Ronettes | Rock & Roll Hall of Fame". Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2026-04-27.
- ↑ Clack, Erin (April 26, 2026). "Nedra Talley Ross, Last Surviving Member of 1960s Girl Group The Ronettes, Dies at 80". People. Retrieved April 27, 2026.
- ↑ Russell, Shania (April 26, 2026). "Nedra Talley Ross, last surviving member of the Ronettes, dies at 80". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved April 27, 2026.