Honor the extraordinary legacy of Bonnie Raitt on November 8 with these curated quotes, philosophical reflections, and heartfelt tributes celebrating their monumental impact on American Blues Singer, Songwriter & Slide Guitar Virtuoso.
“The blues is about dignity, survival, and telling the truth with three chords and a slide.”
“I didn't pick up the slide guitar to be flashy; I picked it up because it sounded like a human voice crying.”
“If you don't feel the song in your marrow, all the technique in the world won't save it.”
“I owe everything to the great Delta blues masters who welcomed me and showed me how to play.”
“Music has kept me honest, kept me clean, and kept my spirit alive through every storm.”
“You've got to use whatever platform you have to speak up for social justice and our planet.”
“Success in your forties and seventies tastes so much sweeter because you know who you are.”
“Writing 'Just Like That' was about human grace—how an organ donor can heal a grieving heart.”
“Stay true to what you love; trends will fade, but authentic roots music never dies.”
“Never stop playing, never stop caring, and never stop fighting for what is right.”
