First Name |
Bonnie
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Middle Name |
Lynn
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Last Name |
Raitt
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Full Name at Birth |
Bonnie Lynn Raitt
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Birthday |
8th November, 1949
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Birthplace |
Burbank, California, USA
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Height |
5' 4" (163 cm)
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Weight |
123lbs (56 kg)
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Build |
Average
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Eye Color |
Brown - Dark
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Hair Color |
Dyed Red
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Zodiac Sign |
Scorpio
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Sexuality |
Straight
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Religion |
Other
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Ethnicity |
White
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Nationality |
American
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University |
Radcliffe College, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
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Occupation Text |
Singer, songwriter, producer, guitarist, musician, activist
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Occupation |
Singer
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Claim to Fame |
9 Grammy Awards
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Music Genre (Text) |
Blues, Country, Folk-Rock, Pop, Blues Rock, Roots Rock, Americana, folk rock, folk
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Music Genre |
Rock, Pop/Rock
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Year(s) Active |
1971–present
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Music Style |
Blues, Blues-Rock, Adult Contemporary, Contemporary Pop/Rock, Slide Guitar Blues, Contemporary Singer/Songwriter, Album Rock, Singer/Songwriter
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Music Mood |
Summery, Earthy, Organic, Confident, Party/Celebratory, Exuberant, Rollicking, Passionate, Amiable/Good-Natured, Laid-Back/Mellow, Sensual, Refined/Mannered, Rousing, Freewheeling, Romantic, Reflective
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Instrument |
Guitar, Vocals, Slide Guitar
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Instrument (text) |
Vocals, Guitar, Slide Guitar, Piano, guitar * Electric piano, Electric piano
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Record Label |
Warner Bros., Capitol, Redwing, Proper
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Bust (inches) |
34
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Cup Size |
C
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Waist (inches) |
25
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Hips (inches) |
31
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Shoe Size |
7
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Official Websites |
www.bonnieraitt.com, http://www.bonnieraitt.com/, http://bonnieraitt.com
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Father |
John Raitt (actor)
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Mother |
Marjorie Haydock (pianist)
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Bonnie Lynn Raitt (; born November 8, 1949) is an American blues singer and guitarist. 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. She was also a frequent session player and collaborator with other artists, including Warren Zevon, Little Feat, Jackson Browne, The Pointer Sisters, John Prine and Leon Russell.