1. The Crystals
Barbara Alston, Dolores “Dee Dee” Kenniebrew, Patricia “Patsy” Wright, and Dolores “Lala” Brooks
Formed in 1961 & signed to Philles Records
Songs focus on emotional themes, usually centered around romance and the teenage experience

2. “Da Doo Ron Ron” Recorded March 1963, Released April 1963
Peaked at #3 on US Billboard Hot 100
Written by Phil Spector, Jeff Barry, and Ellie Greenwich

3. Phil Spector Inducted 1989 Prominent record producer of the 1960s
Formed his record label Philles Records in 1961
Launched the careers of several prominent artists
The Ronettes
Inducted 2007
Righteous Brothers
Inducted 2003
Darlene Love
Inducted 2011
Ike and Tina Turner
Inducted 1991

4. “Wall of Sound” Production style pioneered by Phil Spector
characterized by combinations of sound, recorded in mono for a “flat” aesthetic
“Controlled chaos”
HAL BLAINE CLIP:
Drummer Hal Blaine