Ronnie Spector, born Veronica Yvette Bennett, is an American singer known for her work as the lead vocalist of the girl group, The Ronettes, in the 1960s. Her signature powerful, emotive vocal style influenced the girl-group sound and had a lasting impact on pop music. Spector's most notable work includes "Be My Baby," an influential song that has been covered by numerous artists. Her distinctive voice, combined with Phil Spector's Wall of Sound production technique, established her as a significant figure in the transition from early rock and roll to 1960s pop.