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Bonnie Raitt is an American blues and rock singer, songwriter, and guitarist. She has achieved critical acclaim for her soulful voice, guitar skills, and ability to blend different musical styles. Raitt is known for hits like "I Can't Make You Love Me," "Something to Talk About," and "Love Sneakin' Up on You." She has received numerous awards, including multiple Grammy Awards. Raitt's contributions to music and her impactful performances have made her a revered figure in the industry. Her music continues to resonate with audiences and her guitar playing is admired by fellow musicians.

I was always drawn to the blues. Alberta Hunter at the Cookery was a life-changing experience. I only wanted to get enriched as a performer as I got older, to have an audience which got older, too, and would come to see me when I'm 80.

In 1967 I entered Harvard as a freshman, confident - in the way that only 17-year-olds are - that I could change the world. My major was African Studies, and my plan was to travel to Tanzania, where President Julius Nyerere was creating a government based on democracy and socialism.

We did a two month tour with Taj Mahal that was really healing and cathartic and a good distraction after my brother passed away. Then I knew I wanted to take a year off, and it was really nice to have that chance to fall apart.

Religion is for people who are scared to go to hell. Spirituality is for people who have already been there.

I never saw music in terms of men and women or bla... -Bonnie Raitt

I never saw music in terms of men and women or black and white. There was just cool and uncool.

I'm happy to say that at 62, I think I've reached that point where stuff doesn't bother me as much, and my gratitude level has gone way up, especially having gone through the loss that I've had, and losing so many of the great artists that I was close to. They taught me how to see it with a grain of salt and a lot of humor and perspective.

Solar power is the last energy resource that isn't... -Bonnie Raitt

Solar power is the last energy resource that isn't owned yet - nobody taxes the sun yet.

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