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Bonnie Raitt
AKA: Bonnie Lynn Raitt
Acting
Born: 1949
Burbank, California, USA
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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".
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
Laurel Canyon
Self
2020 · US
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Self
2019 · US
Soundbreaking
Self
2016 · US
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Self - Musical Guest
2015 · US
The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien
Self - Musical Guest
2009 · US
The Colbert Report
Role
2005 · US
The Blues
Self
2003 · US
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Self
2003 · US
Full Credits
| Show / Title | Year | Credit / Role |
|---|---|---|
| Laurel Canyon | 2020 | Self |
| The Kelly Clarkson Show | 2019 | Self |
| Soundbreaking | 2016 | Self |
| The Late Show with Stephen Colbert | 2015 | Self - Musical Guest |
| The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien | 2009 | Self - Musical Guest |
| The Colbert Report | 2005 | Contributor |
| The Blues | 2003 | Self |
| The Ellen DeGeneres Show | 2003 | Self |
| Jimmy Kimmel Live! | 2003 | Self - Musical Guest |
| CMT Crossroads | 2002 | Self |
| Behind the Music | 1997 | Self |
| Ellen | 1994 | Bonnie Raitt |
| Late Night with Conan O'Brien | 1993 | Self - Musical Guest |
| Late Show with David Letterman | 1993 | Self - Musical Guest |
| The Tonight Show with Jay Leno | 1992 | Contributor |
| Late Night with David Letterman | 1982 | Self - Musical Guest |
| Fridays | 1980 | Self - Musical Guest |
| CBS News Sunday Morning | 1979 | Self |
| The Kennedy Center Honors | 1978 | Self - Honoree |
| Saturday Night Live | 1975 | Self - Musical Guest |
| Austin City Limits | 1975 | Self |
| The Old Grey Whistle Test | 1971 | self |
| The Mike Douglas Show | 1961 | Self |