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Bonnie Raitt. Bonnie Lynn Raitt ( / reɪt /; [1] born November 8, 1949) is an American blues rock singer, guitarist, and songwriter. In 1971, Raitt released her self-titled debut album. Following this, she released a series of critically acclaimed roots -influenced albums that incorporated elements of blues, rock, folk, and country.
The New York Times later wrote "Mr. Raitt's performance in Carousel was so memorable that he came to epitomize a new distinctively modern breed of Broadway leading man, with a rough-hewn realism that anticipated the flawed, vulnerable characters played by Brando and Dean a decade later". John Raitt, very simply, changed Broadway history.
John’s recording career began in 1945 with the original cast recording of Carousel. ... His final recording, John Raitt Broadway Legend, ...
The experiences of the young musical theatre singers who attended his master classes or whose student performances were sponsored by John could add to the legend. Or maybe just John’s keen and proactive interest in performers and productions kept him a vibrant, informed, highly approachable and generous connection to a historic era of ...
John Raitt recording Oklahoma! in 1964. The Giant. The Giant (Talent Records, 1970) Songs of the Open Road . Songs of the Open Road (Decca, 1947) Three Wishes for Jamie.
Oct 21, 2018 · John Raitt. 03:04. One of the Golden Age of Musical Theatre’s signature leading men was John Raitt. Possessing a rich, powerful singing voice (a golden baritione), good looks, and a touch of bravado, Raitt starred in two Broadway musicals that would be enormous successes in their day. John Raitt wasn’t immune to the occasional flop, and he ...
John Raitt. Actor. Born January 29, 1917 in Santa Ana, California, USA. One of the prime Broadway musical stars of the post WWII period, handsome John Raitt was once described by composer Richard Rodgers as "a big, brawny fellow with a magnificent baritone." John would go on to maintain an incredibly resilient career spanning over 60 years ...
