Heat Rocks

Sheila Burgel on The Ronettes' "Presenting the Fabulous Ronettes Featuring Veronica" (1964)

Heat Rocks

Show Notes

Writer and DJ Sheila Burgel sits down with Oliver and guest co-host Jocelyn Brown to discuss the impact of girl groups through the decades, the "wall of sound" formula, and the influence of girl groups across the globe.

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