Happy Birthday Bonnie Lynn Raitt (born November 8, 1949) is an American singer, guitarist, and songwriter. In 1971, Raitt released her self-titled debut album. Following this, she released a series of critically acclaimed roots-influenced albums that incorporated elements of rock, blues, country, and folk. She was also a frequent session player and collaborator with other artists, including Warren Zevon, Little Feat, Jackson Browne, the Pointer Sisters, John Prine, and Leon Russell. In 2000, Rai

Bonnie made her professional debut performing in and around Philadelphia in 1969 shortly after taking a break from college to explore a career in music. As a lover of folk music she heard at camp, she picked up the guitar around 9 years old to play songs by her heroes Joan Baez, ODETTA and Bob Dylan. Always a fan of Ray Charles, Fats Domino, and Motown Records as well, she first fell hard for the blues through The Rolling Stones and English bands who turned the world onto Muddy Waters and Howlin

Throwback to Bonnie’s appearance on Saturday Night Live on January 20, 1990 mere weeks before her album Nick of Time won AOTY at the 32nd Recording Academy / GRAMMYs Awards. The episode’s host was Christopher Walken and Bonnie and her band performed “Have A Heart” and “Thing Called Love.” In celebration of Saturday Night Live’s 50th season, Bonnie will perform LIVE on February 14th at the #SNL50: The Homecoming Concert! The event will stream live from Radio City Music Hall on Peacock TV at 8PM E