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Redhaired blueswoman Bonnie Raitt
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Brief introduction Bonnie Raitt was the daughter of Broadway star John Raitt. After picking up the guitar at the age of 12, Raitt felt an immediate affinity for the blues. As a Harvard/Radcliffe student majoring in Social Relations and African Studies, she attended classes and immersed herself in the city's turbulent cultural and political activities. Three years after entering college, Bonnie left to commit herself full-time to music, and shortly afterward found herself opening for surviving giants of the blues. She learned first-hand lessons of life as well as invaluable techniques of performance. Word spread quickly of the young redhaired blueswoman, her soulful, unaffected way of singing, and her uncanny insights into blues guitar. Throughout her career, Raitt remained a committed activist, playing hundreds of benefit concerts and working tirelessly on behalf of the Rhythm and Blues Foundation. More than a best-selling artist, respected guitarist, expressive singer, and accomplished songwriter, Bonnie Raitt has become an institution in American music. her contributions, in music as well as social issues, will endure as hallmarks of our time. References: Official website of Bonnie Raitt Lyrics: Background music: Slow Ride |
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Stars' data Born on Nov 8, 1949 in Burbank, CA From USA Styles Blues-Rock, Pop/Rock |
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Audios online 16
albums on 9SKY
17
albums on CD
Universe
200
sample clips on home.planet.nl
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