Nedra Talley Ross, the last surviving member of the 1960s girl‑group phenomenon the Ronettes, passed away at her Chesapeake, Va., home at age 80. The trio’s signature blend of driving drums, brass and soaring harmonies propelled hits such as "Be My Baby", a track that sold two million copies in its first year and remains a staple of classic‑rock playlists.

Formed as the Darling Sisters when Talley was 14, the group caught Phil Spector’s attention in 1963, leading to a contract that birthed the “wall of sound” era. Their sole studio album, *Presenting the Fabulous Ronettes* (1964), yielded additional chart‑makers like “Baby, I Love You.” Decades later, the Ronettes earned a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction in 2007, cemented by Keith Richards’ tribute to their vocal chemistry.

Financial disputes shadowed their legacy: a 1988 lawsuit against Spector sought over $10 million in royalties, ultimately yielding a $2.6 million judgment that was later reduced by appeals. Talley’s later years were spent recording gospel music and living in Virginia Beach with her husband, disc‑jockey Scott Ross, who died in 2022. Her death closes the final chapter on a group that helped shape modern pop production.