Estelle Bennett

Estelle Bennett (July 22, 1941 – February 11, 2009)[1] was an American singer who was in the group the Ronettes with her sister Ronnie Bennett and their cousin, Nedra Talley.

Estelle Bennett
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Bennett in 1966
Background information
Born(1941-07-22)July 22, 1941
New York City, New York, U.S.
DiedFebruary 11, 2009(2009-02-11) (aged 67)
Englewood, New Jersey, U.S.
GenresR&B, Pop, Rock
Occupation(s)Singer
Years active1959–68
LabelsLaurie Records
Associated actsThe Ronettes, Ronnie Spector

Over many years after the group ended, Bennett had anorexia and schizophrenia, and was homeless many times.[1][2] When the Ronettes were added to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2007, Bennett was too frail to perform, and only said a few words "I would just like to say, thank you very much for giving us this award. I'm Estelle of the Ronettes, thank you".[1][2]

Bennett died on February 11, 2009 at the age of 67 from colon cancer.[1][2]

Estelle Bennett Media

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Sisario, Ben (February 13, 2009). "Estelle Bennett, a singer for the Ronettes, is dead at 67". The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/14/arts/music/14bennett.html?_r=1&ref=obituaries. Retrieved 3 March 2011. 
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 Sisario, Ben (17 February 2009). "A Life of Troubles Followed a Singer's Burst of Fame". The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/17/arts/music/17rone.html. Retrieved 4 March 2011.