Bonnie Raitt: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2000

Rock Hall Bio: http://www.rockhall.org/inductees/bonnie-raitt/bio/

After graduating high school, Raitt ended up playing folk and R&B in Boston clubs.  She signed with Warner Brothers in 1970.

A buzz surrounded her leading to press coverage. Raitt did not breakthrough commercially until 1977.

Runaway (1977): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPzcZNgVfpA

She was dropped from her label in 1983. By the late 80s, she had kicked substance abuse and experienced her greatest commercial success.

Thing Called Love (1989): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krF6LpUXODc

Have a Heart (1990):  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I43BIcTqgUo

Nick of Time (1990): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLaiSG-6DzA

Something to Talk About (1991): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJ58TVYNFro

I Can’t Make You Love Me (1991): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_SIfLzccbc

Not the Only One (1992): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ns9SlZDR2k

Love Sneakin’ Up On You (1994): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tc0tFCbs1tE

You Got It (1995): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=heuqGDZVYxg

Rock Steady w/Bryan Adams (1995): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjHr8obkNUM

Since election to the RnR HOF, she continues to work.

Silver Lining (2002): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ixLcIAk9xZQ

Right Down the Line (2012): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-T_aMNbXVdA