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Quote by Bonnie Raitt

“I'm glad people think I'm a badass. I'm a rock and roller, and I'm an R&B and a blueswoman. I don't do fairy music, although I love Celtic music and sensitive music. There's a balance between ballads and kick-ass songs.”

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Bonnie Raitt

Bonnie Raitt, born on November 8, 1949, is a renowned American singer-songwriter. Her musical style blends blues, country, and rock elements, and she is known for her distinctive voice and guitar skills. Raitt holds a significant position in the music industry, and her songs and albums have won multiple Grammy Awards. more

“Leading a band and producing yourself and picking cool tunes and putting a show together takes a lot of thought, and a certain amount of courage. In my early twenties, if I wasn't getting good enough at it, then people would not come and see me. Anybody who has lasted this long - I hope we get better with age.”

People Ifs Long Enough Shows Age Together Certain Amount Band Twenties Get Better Tunes Good Enough

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“Some people are caricatures of themselves, and some people keep people coming back and keep themselves growing. Otherwise, the fans would get bored.”

People Growing Fans Bored Coming Back Caricatures

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“How I measure success is getting to make another record and being able to the come back to the same town and play again cause you sold out the last time.”

Play Able Lasts Causes Records Towns Last Time Measure Of Success Sold Out

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“My career is based on the slow build of an audience based on putting on a good show live and putting out a record every couple of years. I was already doing really well in terms of my goals, to keep my fans coming back.”

Years Wells Shows Goal Term Careers Audience Records Fans Couple Coming Back

Author:Bonnie Raitt