Long a critic's darling, singer/guitarist Bonnie Raitt did not begin to win the comparable commercial success due her until the release of the aptly titled, 1989 blockbuster, [Nick of Time,] her tenth album. [Nick of Time] rocketed her into the mainstream consciousness nearly two decades after she first committed her unique blend of blues, rock, and R&B to vinyl. Born in Burbank, CA, on November 8, 1949, in Burbank, California, she was the daughter of Broadway star John Raitt, best known for his starring performances in such smashes as [Carousel] (Majestic Theatre, 4/19/1945-5/24/1947) and [The Pajama Game] (St. James Theatre, 5/13/1954-11/10/1956; Shubert Theatre, 11/12/1956-11/24/1956), and his first wife, pianist Marjorie Haydock.

After picking up the guitar at the age of 12, according to Raitt, "My parents would drag me out to perform for my family, like all parents do, but it was a hobby, nothing more... I think people must wonder how a white gir.....MORE.....(full Bonnie Raitt biography) ←