Bonnie Raitt

Biography

Bonnie Lynn Raitt (born 8 November 1949) is an American blues singer-songwriter, musician, and activist.

During the 1970s, Raitt released a series of roots-influenced albums that incorporated elements of blues, rock, folk and country.

In 1989, after several years of critical acclaim but little commercial success, she had a major hit with the album Nick of Time.

The following two albums, Luck of the Draw (1991) and Longing in Their Hearts (1994), were also multimillion sellers, generating several hit singles, including "Something to Talk About", "Love Sneakin' Up on You", and the ballad "I Can't Make You Love Me" (with Bruce Hornsby on piano).

Raitt has received 10 Grammy Awards.

She is listed as number 50 in Rolling Stone's list of the "100 Greatest Singers of All Time" and number 89 on the magazine's list of the "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time".

Known For

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Mark Knopfler: Live at Madison Square Garden 2019 2019 ★ 8.0
Sidemen: Long Road To Glory 2016 ★ 5.2
The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 1977 2007 ★ 7.0
Bonnie Raitt and Friends - Live at Decades Rock Live! 2005 ★ 2.5
John Lee Hooker - That's My Story 2001 ★ 5.4
Ellen 1994 ★ 6.1
Frasier 1993 ★ 7.7
Shelley Duvall's Bedtime Stories 1992 ★ 9.5
John Lee Hooker and Friends 1984-1992 1992
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band 1978 ★ 4.4
Bonnie Raitt Live at Montreax 1977
Del Shannon: The Runaway
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