Bonnie Raitt is an American blues singer, songwriter and slide guitar player. She is known for her music skills and hit albums such as Nick of Time, Slipstream, Luck of the Draw, and Longing in Their Hearts. Her hit single include ‘Something to Talk About’, ‘Love Sneakin’ Up on You’, and ‘I Can’t Make You Love Me’. She has received ten Grammy Awards. Rolling Stone ranked her #50 in their list of the “100 Greatest Singers of All Time”, and ranked #89 on their list of the “100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time”. Bonnie was born Bonnie Lynn Raitt on November 8, 1949 in Burbank, California, to John Raitt and Marjorie Haydock. She was married to Michael O’Keefe from 1991 to 1999.
Bonnie Raitt
Bonnie Raitt Personal Details:
Date Of Birth: 8 November 1949
Birth Place: Burbank, California, USA
Birth Name: Bonnie Lynn Raitt
Nickname: Bonnie
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, Musician
Nationality: American
Race/Ethnicity: White
Religion: Unknown
Hair Color: Dyed Red
Eye Color: Brown
Sexual Orientation: Straight
Bonnie Raitt Body Statistics:
Weight in Pounds: 123.5 lbs
Weight in Kilogram: 56 kg
Height in Feet: 5′ 4″
Height in Meters: 1.63 m
Body Measurements: 34-26-32 in (86-66-81 cm)
Breast Size: 34 inches (86 cm)
Waist Size: 26 inches (66 cm)
Hips Size: 32 inches (81 cm)
Bra Size/Cup Size: 32C
Feet/Shoe Size: 7 (US)
Dress Size: 4 (US)
Bonnie Raitt Family Details:
Father: John Raitt (Broadway musical star)
Mother: Marjorie Haydock (Pianist)
Spouse/Husband: Michael O’Keefe (m. 1991-1999)
Children: None
Siblings: David Raitt (Brother), Steven Raitt (Brother)
Bonnie Raitt Education:
Oakwood Friends School, Poughkeepsie, New York (graduated)
Harvard University
Radcliffe College (social relations and African studies)
Music Career:
Years active: 1971–present
Labels: Warner Bros., Capitol, Redwing
Instruments: Vocals, Guitar, Slide, Guitar, Piano
Genres: Blues, Blue-eyed soul, Blues rock, Roots rock, Americana
Associated acts: Vince Gill & Emmylou Harris & Bonnie Raitt, Don Henley & Bonnie Raitt, Bonnie Raitt & David Grisman, Jon Cleary and The Absolute Monster Gentlemen, Bonnie Raitt & Little Feat, Bonnie Raitt & Was (Not Was), John Lee Hooker & Bonnie Raitt
Bonnie Raitt Facts:
*Started playing guitar at Camp Regis-Apple Jack in Paul Smiths, NY, at an early age.
*She was placed #4 on VH1’s 100 Greatest Women of Rock N Roll.
*Follow her on YouTube, Twitter, Myspace, Facebook and Instagram.