Bonnie Raitt
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Summary
Bonnie Raitt was born on November 8, 1949[1], in Burbank[2]. She has worked as a singer[3], singer-songwriter[4], guitarist[5], and musician[6]. She ranks in the top 0.49% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23,723 views/month, #4,909 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Father: John Raitt[8]
- Country of citizenship: United States[9]
- Field of work: music composing[10]
- Educated at: Radcliffe College[11], Harvard University[12], Oakwood Friends School[13]
- Award received: MusiCares Person of the Year[14], Americana Lifetime Achievement Award for Performance[15], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[16], honorary doctor of the Berklee College of Music[17], Grammy Award for Song of the Year[18], Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[19], Maple Blues Awards[20], Kennedy Center Honors[21], Grammy Award for Album of the Year[22]
- Sex or gender: female[23]
- Genre: blues[24], Americana[25], folk rock[26]
- Record label: Warner Bros. Records[27], Capitol Records[28], Warner Records[29]
- Discography: Bonnie Raitt discography[30]
- Commons category: Bonnie Raitt[31]
- Family name: Raitt[32]
- Given name: Bonnie[33]
- Official website: https://www.bonnieraitt.com/[34]
- Topic's main category: Category:Bonnie Raitt[35]
- Commons gallery: Bonnie Raitt[36]
- Instrument: voice[37], guitar[38]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[39]
- Name in native language: Bonnie Raitt[40]
- Start of work period: 1971[41]
Why It Matters
Bonnie Raitt has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] She is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]
She has been cited as an influence by Katie Pruitt[44], a singer-songwriter[45], b. 1994[46], of United States[47].
FAQs
Where was Bonnie Raitt born?
Bonnie Raitt's place of birth was Burbank[2].
Who were Bonnie Raitt's parents?
Bonnie Raitt's father was John Raitt[8].
What did Bonnie Raitt do for work?
Bonnie Raitt worked as a singer[3], singer-songwriter[4], guitarist[5], and musician[6].
Where did Bonnie Raitt go to school?
Bonnie Raitt was educated at Radcliffe College[11], Harvard University[12], and Oakwood Friends School[13].
What awards did Bonnie Raitt receive?
Honors received include MusiCares Person of the Year[14], Americana Lifetime Achievement Award for Performance[15], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[16], and honorary doctor of the Berklee College of Music[17].
Who did Bonnie Raitt influence?
Bonnie Raitt has been cited as an influence by Katie Pruitt[44].