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Bonnie Raitt

Bonnie Raitt grew up in a musical household as the daughter of Broadway actor John Raitt. At 14, she attended the Old Town School of Folk Music in Chicago,...

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Bonnie Raitt, a blues and folk storyteller with rock edges

Her music blends blues, folk, and soul, from early albums to later hits like 'I Can't Make You Love Me'.

If you want the quiet ache, put on 'I Can't Make You Love Me.' For something with a little more grit, 'Something To Talk About' still holds up.

Raitt's voice carries a lived-in warmth that makes heartbreak feel real, not just performed. 'I Can't Make You Love Me' is a quiet masterpiece that strips a painful moment down to its bones. She's never been a purist, pulling from blues, folk, and soul without getting stuck in one box.

She started with a self-titled debut in 1971 after learning at the Old Town School of Folk Music. By 1977, 'Sweet Forgiveness' gave her 'Angel From Montgomery,' a song that stuck as a signature. Later records showed her moving between quiet ballads and straightforward rock, working with players like guitarist George Marinelli.

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Bonnie Raitt grew up in a musical household as the daughter of Broadway actor John Raitt. At 14, she attended the Old Town School of Folk Music in Chicago, where she began developing her approach to blues and folk music. Her self-titled debut album came out in 1971, mixing those styles with rock.

Her 1977 album 'Sweet Forgiveness' included 'Angel From Montgomery,' which became one of her signature songs. Later recordings like 'I Can't Make You Love Me' and 'Something To Talk About' showed her ability to handle both quiet heartbreak and straightforward rock. She has worked with musicians including guitarist George Marinelli and bassist James Hutchinson.

She has continued to record and perform, releasing albums like 'Slipstream' in 2012. Her music draws from blues, folk, and soul traditions without settling neatly into any single category.

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