Musicians, friends react to the death of Ronnie Spector

Ronnie Spector seems within the press room after performing on the Rock and Roll Corridor of Fame induction ceremony on March 15, 2010, in New York. Spector, the cat-eyed, bee-hived rock 'n' roll siren who sang such Sixties hits as "Be My Child," "Child I Love You" and "Strolling within the Rain" because the chief of the woman group the Ronettes, has died. She was 78.

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Ronnie Spector, who as chief of the woman group The Ronettes sang Sixties hits together with “Be My Child,” “Child I Love You” and “Strolling within the Rain,” died Wednesday at age 78 after a quick battle with most cancers. Her dying drew tributes and expressions of grief from music business colleagues.

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“I’m in complete shock! Didn't see this one coming. Please give me time to course of my ideas to present Ronnie the correct tribute she deserves. She and I shared a lot collectively.” — Darlene Love, by way of Fb.

“I simply heard the information about Ronnie Spector and I don’t know what to say. I beloved her voice a lot and he or she was a really particular individual and an expensive buddy. This simply breaks my coronary heart. Ronnie’s music and spirit will reside without end.” — Brian Wilson, by way of Twitter.

“It was an honor to supply her and encourage her to get again on stage the place she remained for the following 45 years. Her document with the E Avenue Band helped maintain us at a really precarious time (due to Steve Popovich). Condolences to her husband and household.” — Stevie Van Zandt, by way of Twitter.

“Our pricey buddy Ronnie Spector, has handed. She was the sweetest individual you would ever know. And her mark on rock and roll is indelible.” — Joan Jett, by way of Twitter.

“Relaxation In Peace Ronnie Spector such a particular time in music. What a phenomenal music The Ronettes — ‘Be My Child.’” — Dave Davies, by way of Twitter.

“The voice of one million teenage desires together with mine. Sing in energy without end pricey Ronnie. Thank U for singing mine and @Desmonchild music. We had been honored.” — Diane Warren, by way of Twitter.

“For New York guys my age, the Ronettes had been the intercourse symbols of the period. When she left Phil and got here dwelling to her mother, she requested me to be her conductor.” — Billy Vera, by way of Twitter.

“Completely gutted to listen to this information. Expensive lovely, gifted , fierce Ronnie. I'll love you eternally. However then once more you knew that. Love Love Love out of your woman, Sx.” — Rubbish, by way of Twitter.

“Peace and Love, Ronnie Spector.“ — Susanna Hoffs, by way of Twitter.