Product Description
by Ronnie Spector (Author), Vince Waldron (With), Keith Richards (Foreword by)
The New York Times Bestseller
Rolling Stone: 50 Greatest Rock Memoirs of All Time
NME: 20 Rock Memoirs That Don't Hold Back
Far Out Magazine (UK): 10 Greatest Rock Memoirs of All Time
"An entertaining, gossipy, whirlwind ride through the 1960s." --Wendy Leigh, London Sunday Times
Hailed by Rolling Stone magazine as one of the greatest rock memoirs of all time, Be My Baby is the true story of how Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Ronnie Spector carved out a space for herself against tremendous odds amid the chaos of the 1960s music scene and beyond.
Ronnie had to fight tooth and nail to wrest back control of her life, her music, and her legacy. And while she regained her footing, Ronnie found herself recording with Stevie Van Zandt, partying with David Bowie, and touring with Bruce Springsteen. Smart, humorous, and self-possessed, Be My Baby is a whirlwind account of the twists and turns in the life of an artist. More than anything, Be My Baby is a testament to the fact that it is possible to stand up to a powerful abuser and start on a second--or third, or fifth--act. Includes photographs and an introduction by Keith Richards
Author Biography
Ronnie Spector shot to fame in 1963 as the lead singer of the Ronettes, the quintessential girl group responsible for bringing a streetwise style to rock music and for a string of hits that included "Be My Baby." Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2007, Ronnie Spector and her iconic look and sound have inspired new generations of female artists, including Amy Winehouse. She toured the world throughout the six decades of her extraordinary career. Ronnie Spector died on January 12, 2022.
Vince Waldron is an author and Emmy-winning writer. He lives in Los Angeles.
