Estelle Bennett
American singer (1941–2009)
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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.JPG) Bennett in 1966 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | July 22, 1941 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Died | February 11, 2009 (aged 67) Englewood, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Genres | R&B, Pop, Rock |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Years active | 1959–68 |
| Labels | Laurie Records |
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]
References
change- ↑ 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. Retrieved 3 March 2011.
- ↑ 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. Retrieved 4 March 2011.
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