Starting out in the ’60s as a more conventional girl group - first the Bluebelles and then Patti LaBelle and the Bluebelles - this trio launched the format into some futuristic funkiness in the ’70s. The Ronettes (led by Ronnie Spector, center) in 1964. But while the Phil Spector-produced trio had a pretty short discography - only making one album, 1964’s “Presenting the Fabulous Ronettes featuring Veronica” - Ronnie Spector had a long-lasting impact on everyone from Madonna to Amy Winehouse.
In fact, no less than Brian Wilson has declared it the greatest pop record ever made. If one single song could land the Ronettes a place on this list, then “Be My Baby” - their biggest and best hit - is it. The Pussycat Dolls (led by Nicole Scherzinger, fourth from left) in 2005. Too bad they only made two albums before splitting up, after Scherzinger left to pursue a solo career that never really took off. The Pussycat Dollsīeginning as a burlesque dance troupe, the Pussycat Dolls became the biggest girl group born in the 21st century on the stripper-jam strength of their debut album, 2005’s “PCD,” and its smash single “Don’t Cha.” At their button-loosening best, they were the perfect mix of the Mary Jane Girls and the Spice Girls. Here, we rank the Top 10 girl groups of all time, from the ’60s heyday to today. Meow.Īs opposed to all-female bands such as the Go-Go’s and the Bangles, girl groups are all about vocals, style and showwomanship. 12 at 78 - was a girl-group legend.Īnd some classic girl-group drama also went down in January: The Pussycat Dolls fought over their reunion tour cancellation, with founder Robin Antin suing frontwoman Nicole Scherzinger for breach of contract. The best and worst Super Bowl halftime shows of all timeĪs lead singer of the Ronettes in the ’60s, Ronnie Spector - who died Jan. The 10 best Super Bowl national anthem performances of all time ‘Island of Love’ where Jeff Bezos and Michael Jordan party lists for sale Ministry founder goes viral comparing Beyoncé to a ‘witch’ who holds covens
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