People say, 'Gee, you don't really do political music.' Well, I sing a lot of songs about how men and women and lovers treat each other, and none of us want to be talked down to or belittled or ignored or disrespected... So I'm proud to be a feminist. Bonnie Raitt belittledisrespectfeminist share on social
I made my first album, and I guess it wasn't a fluke, because now I'm on my 16th. Bonnie Raitt 16thalbumfluke 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
I didn't have to be a pop singer with a certain look. When I started, there was really a revolution in natural artists with blues and folk artists crossing over; otherwise, I wouldn't have been able to get started. Bonnie Raitt artistbluecross share on social
I was offered to take over for Reba in 'Annie Get Your Gun,' but it wasn't where I wanted to be. I think my fans would be upset if I confined my shows to one city for a long period of time. Bonnie Raitt anniecityconfine Change image and share on social
I'm really careful about not slamming my politics home in my shows, but I don't try to hide, either. The arts can be a great way to bring people together. I don't preach from the stage. I try to stay positive on solutions. Bonnie Raitt artbringcareful share on social
The great thing about the arts, and especially popular music, is that it really does cut across genres and races and classes. Bonnie Raitt artclasscut Change image and share on social
The world I live in is benefiting from things like satellite radio. Jazz and blues fests are everywhere now, and Americana is going strong on college radio. What I'm hearing is an appreciation of real music. Bonnie Raitt americanaappreciationbenefit share on social
A lot of political music to me can be rather pedantic and corny, and when it's done right - like Bruce Springsteen or Jackson Browne or great satire from Randy Newman, there's nothing better. Bonnie Raitt brownebrucecorny Change image and share on social
In blues, classical and jazz, you get more revered with age. Bonnie Raitt ageblueclassical Change image and share on social