Bonnie Raitt's Blues Comeback

It's April 2nd.

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Bonnie Raid fell hard for blues music and slag guitar when she was just 14 years old.

By 21, she dropped her debut album and quickly earned props for her killer mastery of that

gritty style.

Coming from Showbiz Royalty helped.

Her dad, John Raid, starred in Broadway hits like the original carousel.

Her brothers signed her in 1970, betting big on her as their next gem.

She built a solid cult fan base, with critics and other artists singing her praises, but

her record struggled to sell.

By the mid-70s, the label pushed mismatch producers to mold her into a pop star, leading

to some rough patches personally and professionally.

Then in 1989, she bounced back fierce with her 10th album, Nick of Time.

It's shot to number 1, snag multiple Grammys, and basically birth, that mature blend

of blues, folk, and pop, turning her into a must see live act, and hot collab pick.

Her run since has been one of music's epic second chapters, dropping consistent albums

that keep evolving while staying true.

Raid's grit and chops prove she's built to last in this game.