Bonnie Raitt
Bonnie Raitt is an American singer, songwriter, and slide guitarist known for her blues-influenced rock and roots music.
After two decades of critical acclaim but modest sales, she achieved mainstream success in 1989 with the album *Nick of Time*.
Her distinctive voice and bottleneck guitar style have made her influential in American roots music: I've been listening to a lot of Bonnie Raitt lately.
One who sings professionally
- performerOne who entertains audiences
- folkRegular common people
- rockSolid earthen material
- countrySovereign state or territory
soul · Americana · torch singer · raspy · interpretation · phrasing · emotional · storytelling
Constriction limiting throughput
- open tuningPreset chord fingering eliminated
- glissandoRapid pitch sweep
- fingerpickString-plucking finger attachment
- resonatorFrequency-amplifying device
lap steel · vibrato · sustain · technique · phrasing · glass slide · metal slide · tone
Expressing deep emotion
- heartacheDeep emotional distress
- DeltaAlluvial formation at mouth
- Chicago bluesAmplified urban blues style
- B.B. KingBlues guitarist icon
Muddy Waters · John Lee Hooker · roots · tradition · torch song · yearning · expressive · moan
Honor given for merit
- trophyAward for winning
- ceremonyFormal event marking occasions
- nomineeOne proposed for position
- winnerOne who prevails
comeback · recognition · accolade · hall of fame · induction · lifetime achievement · Rock and Roll Hall of Fame · Americana
Pleading for a cause
- anti-nuclearOpposed to atomic energy
- environmentExternal conditions affecting life
- philanthropyGenerous giving for others
- benefit concertEvent raising funds through music
Native American rights · social justice · humanitarian · fundraiser · awareness · campaign · grassroots · empowerment
vocalist
One who sings professionally
country · soul · Americana · torch singer · raspy · interpretation · phrasing · emotional · storytelling · album
bottleneck
Constriction limiting throughput
- open tuningPreset chord fingering eliminated
- glissandoRapid pitch sweep
- fingerpickString-plucking finger attachment
resonator · lap steel · vibrato · sustain · technique · phrasing · glass slide · metal slide · tone · expressive
soulful
Expressing deep emotion
- heartacheDeep emotional distress
- DeltaAlluvial formation at mouth
- Chicago bluesAmplified urban blues style
B.B. King · Muddy Waters · John Lee Hooker · roots · tradition · torch song · yearning · expressive · moan · grief
award
Honor given for merit
winner · comeback · recognition · accolade · hall of fame · induction · lifetime achievement · Rock and Roll Hall of Fame · Americana · gold record
advocacy
Pleading for a cause
- anti-nuclearOpposed to atomic energy
- environmentExternal conditions affecting life
- philanthropyGenerous giving for others
benefit concert · Native American rights · social justice · humanitarian · fundraiser · awareness · campaign · grassroots · empowerment · political
- Female SingersAdele, Aretha Franklin, Beyonce, Celine Dion, Cher
- BluesB.B. King, Muddy Waters, Robert Johnson, twelve bar blues, delta blues
- guitaristsJimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, B.B. King, Jimmy Page, Eddie Van Halen
- songwritersBob Dylan, songwriter, lyricists, composer, lyricist
- Blues WomenBessie Smith, Etta James
- AmericanaAmerican flag, Fourth of July, bald eagle, Thanksgiving, apple pie
Bonnie RaittMilli Vanilli
Fraudulent vocal duo
Britney Spears · boy bands · Paula Abdul · The Monkees · Backstreet Boys
Bonnie RaittB.B. King
Blues guitarist icon
Stevie Ray Vaughan · Eric Clapton · Muddy Waters · Buddy Guy · Jeff Beck