I understand from a semi-reliable source, that she, not Yoko was the love of John Lennon’s life. The reason that they never consummated their relationship was because Ronnie insisted that they respect each other’s partners and she did not want sex before marriage.

Keith Richards was smitten with her from 1964 when The Stones supported The Ronettes on tour. “Keith always sends me flowers” said Ronnie. And don’t forget it was Keef who inducted them into the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame!

After the horrific marriage that robbed her of her career, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street band were so determined to help Ronnie and get her back on stage, that they played on and produced an album for her. Bruce and Ronnie both guested with Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes on a subsequent tour. There is audio available of Ronnie singing on Bruce and The E Street Band’s live cover of “Be My Baby.”

Joey Ramone reportedly wanted to be just like Ronnie, hence The Ramones brilliant cover of “Baby I love You” on which he stays faithful to Ronnie’s phrasing in a heartfelt tribute.

Cher, Margo Price, Joan Jett, Debbie Harry and Susanna Hoffs have all professed their love and admiration. And then, although they never met, Ronnie heard Amy Winehouse namecheck her as the inspiration for her sound and her look. Ronnie’s reaction was that she knew then that her career had been worthwhile.

Damn right Veronica Greenfield was special. We won’t see her like again!

Image ©️Art Zelin as far as I can tell!