Ronnie Bennett became Ronnie Spector when she married her producer in the 1960s. He brought her to tremendous fame and treated her very badly. Even today, anything she performs of his live still earns him 50%. She’s tied to Phil through eternity after lawsuits and decades of negotiations.
Here’s what she wrote today on Facebook. Below that is Ronnie post-Phil, a career she can be very proud of:
“It’s a sad day for music and a sad day for me.
When I was working with Phil Spector, watching him create in the recording studio, I knew I was working with the very best. He was in complete control, directing everyone. So much to love about those days.
Meeting him and falling in love was like a fairytale.
The magical music we were able to make together, was inspired by our love. I loved him madly, and gave my heart and soul to him.
As I said many times while he was alive, he was a brilliant producer, but a lousy husband.
Unfortunately Phil was not able to live and function outside of the recording studio.
Darkness set in, many lives were damaged.
I still smile whenever I hear the music we made together, and always will. The music will be forever
Phil Spector 1939-2021”
