The Ronettes
The Ronettes were an American girl group of the 1960s, best known for the Phil Spector–produced hit "Be My Baby." The trio, led by Ronnie Spector, helped define the Wall of Sound era with their dramatic vocals and striking look—heavy eyeliner, beehive hair, tight dresses.
The Ronettes influenced everyone from the Beatles to Amy Winehouse.
Honeycomb housing structure
- eyelinerCosmetic for lid rims
- mascaraLash-darkening cosmetic
- sultryHot, humid, or alluring
- glamourFascinating, elegant attractiveness
sex appeal · rebellious · edgy · provocative · fashion · look · image · attitude
Massive layered production technique
- reverbProlonged sound reflection
- echoReflected sound wave
- orchestralFor a symphony ensemble
- stringsThin flexible lines
Phil Spector · castanets · sleigh bells · overdub · layering · multitrack · mono · backing vocals
Sixties UK music takeover
- MotownDetroit's soulful moniker
- doo-wopFifties vocal harmony genre
- sock hopInformal school dance
- American BandstandPioneering music variety program
jukebox · vinyl · oldies · nostalgia · Top 40 · teen idol · Dick Clark · hit parade
Group of three
- sistersFemale kin or nuns
- RonnieDiminutive male name
- EstelleFeminine name, celestial origin
- harmonyAgreement or musical blend
lead vocal · backing singers · matching outfits · choreography · synchronized · rehearsal · audition · touring
One in number
Museum honoring influential musicians
- influencePower to affect others
- punkRaw, fast rock genre
- Billy JoelUptown Girl singer
- sampleSubset for study
Amy Winehouse · cover · tribute · documentary · memoir · induction · recognition · classic
beehive
Honeycomb housing structure
glamour · sex appeal · rebellious · edgy · provocative · fashion · look · image · attitude · signature
Wall of Sound
Massive layered production technique
- reverbProlonged sound reflection
- echoReflected sound wave
- orchestralFor a symphony ensemble
Phil Spector · strings · castanets · sleigh bells · overdub · layering · multitrack · mono · backing vocals · crescendo
British Invasion
Sixties UK music takeover
American Bandstand · jukebox · vinyl · oldies · nostalgia · Top 40 · teen idol · Dick Clark · hit parade
trio
Group of three
harmony · lead vocal · backing singers · matching outfits · choreography · synchronized · rehearsal · audition · touring · bandmates
single
One in number
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Museum honoring influential musicians
- influencePower to affect others
- punkRaw, fast rock genre
- Billy JoelUptown Girl singer
Amy Winehouse · sample · cover · tribute · documentary · memoir · induction · recognition · classic
The RonettesThe Ramones
The Rolling Stones · The Beach Boys · punk rock · grunge · heavy metal
The RonettesPat Boone