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. Bonnie Raitt africanbasechange share on social
Sometimes I don't go into the studio for quite a while because I haven't found enough good songs. They have to have a certain caliber and connect with me because I'm going to be playing them for the rest of my life. I start off with a circle of friends whose songs I love anyway. Bonnie Raitt calibercircleconnect share on social
Thank God for Occupy and thank God for 'The Daily Show,' Colbert and the rising up that's going on around the world. Bonnie Raitt colbertdailygod Change image and share on social
I finally learned to accept that I can't make radio play blues any more than I could get Reagan out of the White House. Bonnie Raitt acceptbluefinally Change image and share on social
Sometimes I'm more true when I'm up onstage than I'm able to be in my regular life. It's not as exciting to be at home, but I've got to learn how to make that work, and then I will be an ordinary woman. Bonnie Raitt excithavehome share on social
The fifth member of my band is my non-profit work. Bonnie Raitt bandmemberprofit Change image and share on social
At 3 A.M., I'm still up watching videos of jazz heroes I never saw live. It's so thrilling. And not just the music. The Internet is changing the future of fund-raising. I'm thrilled by the potential. Bonnie Raitt changefundfuture Change image and share on social
I grew up in Los Angeles in a Quaker family, and for me being Quaker was a political calling rather than a religious one. Bonnie Raitt angelescallfamily Change image and share on social
I'm honored when young people say they've gone to school on slide guitar with my records. But people get their influence from my live shows and records and YouTube, not me personally. I walk around with a hat on. People don't know it's me. Bonnie Raitt guitarhathave share on social
I have a really full life, both within music and outside it. Bonnie Raitt fulllifemusic Change image and share on social
