It is still a surprise when people tell me that I've had an influence on them, particularly when it's someone I really respect.
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Bonnie Raitt
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About Bonnie Raitt
Bonnie Lynn Raitt is an American singer 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 rock, blues, country, and folk. 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.
Read on Wikipedia → Find books by Bonnie RaittI just play the music that I love with musicians that I respect, and fortunately, I'm in a position where people are willing to play with me, and perhaps I can do something to help them.
Religion is for people who are scared to go to hell. Spirituality is for people who have already been there.
Playing guitar was one of my childhood hobbies, and I had played a little at school and at camp. My parents would drag me out to perform for my family, like all parents do, but it was a hobby - nothi…
I never saw music in terms of men and women or black and white. There was just cool and uncool.
I've watched my peers get better with age and hoped that would happen with me.