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The Official Website of Bonnie Raitt. Activism & Causes. Bonnie’s Quaker roots and family ties to the American Friends Service Committee inspire her commitment to social justice, equality, compassion for the suffering and protection of the air we breathe and the water we drink.
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.
Bonnie Raitt is a singer, songwriter and guitarist whose unique style blends blues, R&B, rock, and pop. After 20 years as a cult favorite, she broke through ...
Word spread quickly of the young red-haired blueswoman, her soulful, unaffected way of singing, and her uncanny insights into blues guitar. Warner Bros. tracked her down, signed her up, and in 1971 released her debut album, Bonnie Raitt.Her interpretations of classic blues by Robert Johnson and Sippie Wallace made a powerful critical impression, but the presence of intriguing tunes by ...
Apr 22, 2022 · “Just Like That” by Bonnie Raitt from her album, Just Like That... 65th GRAMMY Award winner for Song of the Year and Best American Roots Song!Available now e...
Jul 25, 2024 · Local favorite Bonnie Raitt returns for a concert at MGM Music Hall at Fenway. by Steve Morse, Globe Correspondent. Bonnie Raitt can’t be summed up easily. Some people might view her as a sassy blues singer, some as a no-nonsense social activist, and some as an observant balladeer who writes deeply serious songs such as “Nick of Time” (a 1990
May 2, 2022 · Bonnie Raitt has just released her first album in over six years. It's called "Just Like That" and finds her working in a variety of genres, including the blues, reggae, rock and funk. In April ...
Dec 28, 2023 · 1. “I Can’t Make You Love Me”. “I Can’t Make You Love Me” is a heart-wrenching ballad that captures the raw vulnerability of unrequited love. Bonnie Raitt’s soulful and emotive vocals draw listeners in, as she flawlessly conveys the pain and helplessness of a one-sided relationship.
Since her 1971 recording debut, Bonnie Raitt has faithfully demonstrated a catholicity of the heart. Over three decades, she has essayed most every facet of blues – and folk-derived American pop – from Robert Johnson to Motown, from the cockiest blues to the most heartrending contemporary ballads – yet distilled a style uniquely her own.
Feb 7, 2023 · Bonnie Raitt was born on November 8, 1949, in Burbank, California. She celebrated her 73rd birthday in 2022. Her mother, Marge Goddard was a pianist, and her father, John Raitt, was an actor in productions including Oklahoma! and The Pajama Game .
