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Ronnie Spector Says She Made Rock Hall Despite Phil

Ronnie Spector, naturally, is exceedingly happy that she and the other Ronettes, after several years of eligibility, soon will be welcomed into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. For this she gives absolutely no thanks to her former producer -- and former husband -- Phil Spector.

"You know, I've been so, like, every door closing on me because of my ex," the legendary Ronettes lead singer tells Spinner. According to Ronnie, while they were a couple, Phil kept her literally and her songs figuratively under lock and key. "When I was out in California [with Phil] making all these records, I would say, 'Well, when are you gonna put it out?' He says, 'This is wrong with it.' And then I just sat there like a Tiffany lamp."

She also theorizes that the doors of the Rock Hall have finally opened "because he can't do anything else," suggesting that Phil is probably too preoccupied to interfere with her. The former Mrs. Spector is alluding to her ex-husband's upcoming trial, as Phil Spector is charged with murder in the shooting death of actress Lana Clarkson. Ronnie's schadenfreude extends to the relative lack of attention his case has been receiving in the media. "Phil thought he was gonna be the next O.J. Simpson,'' she says. "And they hardly even show him."

Read our exclusive Q&A with Ronnie Spector

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Martin Beck

I love her breasts ok ? I didn't say titts this time

June 26 2009 at 11:28 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Martin Beck

I just love

June 26 2009 at 11:26 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Paul DePace

I love the Ronettes sound and have everything they ever recorded... But these posts on here are being selective in their content. The truth is, Estelle and Nedra hadn't seen Ronnie for 20 years before the HOF ceremony... Estelle and Nedra are devote Christians, it is no secret that Ronnie is anything but. It is like a lot of families, sisters go their own ways. Ronnie's voice is gone...she sounds like she has emphysema when singing, and can't carry a note. The backup musicians and singers at the HOF event behind her saved her. (If you want to see someone who can still sing, check out Jay Black of Jay and the Americans sing "Cara Mia" on YouTube...or Kathy Young ("A Thousand Stars"). But Ronnie? I don't think so. She lost her voice 15 years ago. But the musicians couldn't Ronnie during her acceptance speech that night. She embarrassed herself, and the audience showed deserved disrespect for her classless comments. She continually blames Phil Spector (another mess) for her lack of a career. But the reality is that Estelle and Nedra found real lives shortly after "Be My Baby", while Ronnie became a dinosaur when rock and roll changed.

February 16 2008 at 1:46 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
david burke

i wish i could get a date with ronnie, i love her!

September 14 2007 at 8:05 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
dan peek

ronnie, keep on goinng you finaly won!! get exposure. how about american idol! got money, get good manager, promotion, don't forget good attorney,start out with a hit you have 3! follow up with experimental stuff r.s, kinks, or single female vocolisit, stand alone! you have a unique voice it deserves to have its place in history! you are way under estimated!! this is what phil knew and took advantage of. get to work! I want my 3 year old daughter to meetyou! dan (peeps)

May 24 2007 at 12:33 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
griz

i love ronnie spector and it was great to see her on
the rock and roll hall of fame show. she sounded great and looked great, how ever i don't feel sorry for phil spector at all... i read ronnies book and i watched her give interviews and he put her through pure hell.. what goes around comes around .. sorry
phill!

May 15 2007 at 4:09 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Chris Wilson

Ronnie & The Ronettes ARE the music of that time and a new generation today. My kids have heard it for all of their 25+ years, and as a result appreciate music from mutiple decades. When I listen to the music and view videos of their performances over the years, my heart smiles.

Thanks Ronnie, please come to Michigan again soon! I'll save an open seat in the TBird for the Woodward Dream Cruise, my wife will understand!

April 24 2007 at 12:17 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Trish

I'm glad they Ronnette's are being honored and Ronnie should be thankful she's been successful, being honored and especially, away from him and leading a better life. That dude seems whacked.

It's sort of funny this turned out to be a place where old classmates have been able to touch base again... very cool.

"I'll make you happy baby....just wait and see....for every kiss you give me, I'll give you three....."

Rock on, people!!

March 26 2007 at 7:42 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Cam

I can listen to Ronnie's voice hittin' the hi-notes all day/night long. I don't believe anyone will ever top her lyrics or "Woh, oh, oh, oh, oh". Definitely "Music to My Ears"

March 24 2007 at 10:25 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Bill Mc Donald

Ronnie & The Ronettes "ROCKED MY WORLD"When they entered the Music Scene..I fell in LOVE with Ronnie's Voice..She had a Magic way of drawing me in and not letting go...Congrats on this award thats Overdue for these Ultra Talented Girls...Sorry Ronnie I didn't meet you on a Sunday (The Doo Ron Ron)

March 23 2007 at 12:27 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply