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John Emmett Raitt was an American actor and singer best known for his performances in musical theater. Raitt was born in Santa Ana, California. He got his start in theatre as a high school student at Fullerton High School in Fullerton, California. While there, he played in several drama productions in the Plummer Auditorium. Raitt […]
Jun 27, 2023 · Renowned Broadway singer John Raitt (father to blues-rock singer/guitarist Bonnie Raitt) was born on January 19, 1917, in Santa Ana, CA, and began his singing career with the Los Angeles Civic Light Opera. From there, Raitt was signed by MGM, which led to appearances in stage productions of Flight Command, Billy the Kid, and Ziegfeld Girl.
Feb 2, 1994 · The fan is young, in his mid-20’s, and he looks at Bonnie Raitt, seven-time Grammy winner, as she walks down the street, with love in his eyes and lust in his heart. But who is that with her, that tall, still-dapper white-haired man in the black leather jacket? The fan seems puzzled. It is her father, John Raitt, who was the original Billy Bigelow in “Carousel” on Broadway in 1945 and Sid Sorokin in “The Pajama Game” in 1954, and who last week came to New York to be inducted into ...
Feb 20, 2005 · Though in his later years he joked that he had become best known as singer Bonnie Raitt's father, John Raitt enjoyed his own long trajectory through stardom as the tall, robust baritone at the center of such beloved Broadway musicals such as"Carousel" and "The Pajama Game." Born Jan. 10, 1917,...
Aug 4, 2012 · Who is David John Raitt. David and his bands over the years comprise of fine singer songwriters and performers David in most cases is the band leader lead ,singer guitarist, and songwriter. He also plays Bass, Piano, Flute and Congas, Bongos and harmonica. David records and mixes and engineers and manufactures his own CD’s and videos in ...
Born John Emmet Raitt, January 20, 1917, in Santa Ana, CA; died of complications from pneumonia, February 20, 2005, in Pacific Palisades, CA. Actor. Broadway star John Raitt was one of the most prolific stage performers of his generation. He was a leading star in the golden era of musical theater, and was perhaps best known for his role as Billy Bigelow in Carousel, which he originated in 1945. The show featured a seven-minute showstopper— written specifically for Raitt—and his booming ...
Feb 20, 2005 · Explore John Raitt's discography including top tracks, albums, and reviews. Learn all about John Raitt on AllMusic.
