Biography
Bonnie Lynn Raitt (born 8 November 1949) is an American blues singer-songwriter, musician, and activist. During the 1970s, Raitt released a series of roots-influenced albums that incorporated elements of blues, rock, folk and country. In 1989, after several years of critical acclaim but little commercial success, she had a major hit with the album Nick of Time. The following two albums, Luck of the Draw (1991) and Longing in Their Hearts (1994), were also multimillion sellers, generating several hit singles, including "Something to Talk About", "Love Sneakin' Up on You", and the ballad "I Can't Make You Love Me" (with Bruce Hornsby on piano). Raitt has received 10 Grammy Awards. She is listed as number 50 in Rolling Stone's list of the "100 Greatest Singers of All Time" and number 89 on the magazine's list of the "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time".
Acted in 16
2020s
- 2023
Feast Your Ears: The Story of WHFS 102.3 FM
Performer
- 2021
Playback Social Entrepreneurs: Climate Change, COVID, and Commerce
Movie
2010s
- 2019
Mark Knopfler: Live at Madison Square Garden 2019
guitars, vocals
- 2016
2000s
- 2007
The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 1977
Movie
- 2005
Bonnie Raitt and Friends - Live at Decades Rock Live!
Movie
- 2001
John Lee Hooker - That's My Story
Movie
1990s
- 1994
- 1993
- 1992
John Lee Hooker and Friends 1984-1992
Movie
1970s
- 1978
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
Our Guests at Heartland
- 1977
Bonnie Raitt Live at Montreax
Movie
No release date
Del Shannon: The Runaway
Movie
Appearances77
2020s
- 2025
You Got Gold: A Celebration of John Prine
Self
- 2023
The 9 Lives of Barbara Dane
Herself
Heartbreakers at the BBC
Self (archive footage)
- 2021
Anne Murray: Full Circle
Self
Fanny: The Right to Rock
Self
- 2020
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2019
Self
Picture Show: A Tribute Celebrating John Prine
Self
Laurel Canyon
Self · 2 episodes
2010s
- 2019
John Lee Hooker: The Boogie Man
Self
- 2018
Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame: In Concert 2014-2017
Self
- 2017
Roy Orbison: Black and White Night 30
Self
Monochrome: Black, White & Blue
Self · 3 episodes
- 2016
Shake 'Em On Down
Herself
Road to Austin
Self
- 2015
- 2014
Led Zeppelin Played Here
Self (archive footage)
Austin City Limits Celebrates 40 Years
Self - Performer
This Ain't No Mouse Music!
Self
- 2012
B.B. King: The Life of Riley
Self
- 2011
Troubadours
Self
- 2010
Saint Misbehavin': The Wavy Gravy Movie
Self
Les Paul - Live in New York
Self
2000s
- 2009
The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts
Self
- 2006
Before the Music Dies
Self - Musician
A MusiCares Person of the Year Tribute Honoring James Taylor
Self
The New Orleans Concert: The Music of America's Soul
Self
- 2005
Make It Funky!
Self
Trudell
Self - Musician, Activist
- 2004
Genius. A Night for Ray Charles
Self
John Lee Hooker: Come and See About Me
Self
Lightning in a Bottle
Self
- 2003
The Blues
Self · 1 episode
Can't Buy Me Lunch: Another Look at The Rutles
Self - Interviewee
The Soul of a Man
Self
Muddy Waters: Can't Be Satisfied
Self
- 2002
- 2001
Last Party 2000
Self
1990s
- 1999
Raitt, Browne, Colvin, Hornsby, Lindley & Ingram - Red Rocks, Denver - Sept.12, 1999
Self - vocals, guitar
- 1998
Motown 40: The Music Is Forever
Self
- 1997
- 1996
A Tribute to Stevie Ray Vaughan
Self
Bonnie Raitt: Road Tested
Self
- 1993
Curves Contours & Body Horns
Self
Willie Nelson: The Big Six-O
Self
Aretha Franklin: Duets
Self
- 1992
1980s
- 1989
- 1988
Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night
Self - Backing Vocals
- 1986
Women in Rock
Self
- 1982
- 1980
No Nukes
Self
1970s
- 1979
- 1978
- 1977
The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1977
Self
- 1975
- 1971
1960s
- 1961
1950s
- 1959
The Grammys
Self · 3 episodes
No release date
The Wild West Bank Sound
Self - Musician
Thanked in the credits1
2010s
- 2010
