Ronnie Spector died yesterday (January 12) at the age of 78 following a brief battle with cancer.

The passing of the iconic and influential singer of The Ronettes has led to many tributes to her from a variety of music’s biggest names. Here are just a handful of those tributes.

• Brian Wilson

  I just heard the news about Ronnie Spector and I don’t know what to say. I loved her voice so much and she was a very special person and a dear friend. This just breaks my heart. Ronnie’s music and spirit will live forever.
  Love & Mercy, Brianhttps://t.co/dXZKTMWv8a

  — Brian Wilson (@BrianWilsonLive) January 12, 2022

• Joan Jett

  Our dear friend Ronnie Spector, has passed. She was the sweetest person you could ever know. And her mark on rock and roll is indelible.
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  .#RonnieSpector @RonnieSpectorGS pic.twitter.com/9ozv0Yqk9j

  — Joan Jett & the Blackhearts (@joanjett) January 12, 2022

• Bob Seger

  "...started hummin' a song from 1962"
  "'Be My Baby' is among my favorite songs of all time. Ronnie was such a great singer and a wonderful person. I will miss her like crazy." #RonnieSpector pic.twitter.com/RBw2ixlKcl

  — Bob Seger (@BobSeger) January 13, 2022

• Stevie Van Zandt

  RIP Ronnie Spector. It was an honor to Produce her and encourage her to get back on stage where she remained for the next 45 years. Her record with the E Street Band helped sustain us at a very precarious time (thanks to Steve Popovich). Condolences to her husband and family.

  — 🕉🇺🇦🟦Stevie Van Zandt☮️💙 (@StevieVanZandt) January 12, 2022

• Billy Joel

  The great Ronnie Spector has died.
  So many faces in and out of my life….
  We mourn her passing
  — Billy Joel
  
  📷: Tom Sheehan pic.twitter.com/kbgIB1ESCw

  — Billy Joel (@billyjoel) January 13, 2022

• Susanna Hoffs

  Peace and Love, Ronnie Spector.💔 pic.twitter.com/QbkuVEgg92

  — Susanna Hoffs (@SusannaHoffs) January 12, 2022

• Joe Walsh

  We have lost a national treasure today. Ronnie was undisputedly the Queen of the Golden era of Rock and Roll. I had loved her from the moment I heard The Ronettes. She was everything I had hoped she would be and much more. Thank you for the music. I still love you. pic.twitter.com/BYEcgfIO1y

  — Joe Walsh (@JoeWalsh) January 13, 2022

• Carole King

  Rest In Peace #RonnieSpector https://t.co/uWCGCLGqHK

  — Carole King (@Carole_King) January 13, 2022

• Cyndi Lauper

  https://twitter.com/cyndilauper/status/1481389374482927620

• Paul Stanley

  RIP RONNIE SPECTOR. Even as a young boy who didn’t yet understand, I was entranced by something achingly sensual & sexual about Ronnie & The Ronettes. For me Walking in The Rain was magical. I dreamed of what being a teenager might be when that time came. https://t.co/jdWPYx0bG4

  — Paul Stanley (@PaulStanleyLive) January 13, 2022

• Gene Simmons

  RIP Ronnie Spector. The iconic voice of the Ronettes.I was proud to have spent some time with Ronnie at A&M Studios, listening to her tell stories about the early years of rock ‘n roll. She will be missed. https://t.co/nKgJxT45cw

  — Gene Simmons (@genesimmons) January 13, 2022

• Margo Price

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• Vernon Reid

  There’s a direct line from Ronnie Spector’s phrasing & vibrato to Chrissie Hynde’s.
  Joey Ramone’s too for that matter

  — Vernon Reid (@vurnt22) January 13, 2022

• Shirley Manson

  Absolutely gutted to hear this news.
  Dear beautiful, talented , fierce Ronnie. I will love you eternally. But then again you knew that.
  Love Love Love from your girl, Sx pic.twitter.com/h5mI4mPWCr

  — Garbage (@garbage) January 12, 2022

• Dave Davies

  Rest In Peace Ronnie Spector such a special time in music. What a beautiful song 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝘀 - 𝐁𝐞 𝐌𝐲 𝐁𝐚𝐛𝐲 - l𝗶𝘃𝗲 | [𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗿] https://t.co/762G9yoQ8b via @YouTube

  — Dave Davies (@davedavieskinks) January 12, 2022

• Kathleen Hanna

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• Southside Johnny

  SSJ: “She was definitely one of the high points of my teenage years, one of the high points of my touring life. When she came on stage with The Jukes the crowd went crazy. And, I got to play castanets! Who could ask for more. Rest in a groove, Ronnie.”
  
  https://t.co/7Yd6h5dhpm

  — Southside Johnny (@asburyjukes) January 13, 2022

• The Misfits

  R.I.P. Ronnie Spector pic.twitter.com/7oeqZRzaR8

  — The Misfits (@themisfits) January 13, 2022

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