Nedra Ross with Drunk Black History

Today, Nathan and Katy are joined by Brandon Collins from Drunk Black History for a cocktail-fueled deep dive into the life and legacy of Nedra Talley Ross — the often-overlooked heart of The Ronettes. From “Be My Baby” to Phil Spector chaos, we talk girl groups, fame, family harmonies, and why sometimes the quietest member of the group is the one holding everything together.

Plus: cat talk, Backstreet Boys discourse, history tangents, and Brandon shares stories from his own journey creating Drunk Black History and bringing untold stories to new audiences.

Cheers to Nedra. 🍒🥂

00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro

00:28 Weekend Catch Up

02:30 Origins of Drunk Black History

04:41 Why History Feels Heavy

07:11 Favorite Black Women in History

11:46 Juneteenth Tour Dates

14:51 Nedra Tally Ross Begins

19:18 Group Dynamics Talk

20:04 Wall of Sound Era

20:59 Why Be My Baby Hits

24:09 Family Harmony Sidebar

26:49 Phil Spector Fallout

28:45 Nedra Steps Away

29:39 Faith and Afterlife

34:13 Legacy and Farewell