Skip to comments.
Broadway star John Raitt dies (father of Bonnie Raitt)
AP ^
| Feb. 20, 2005
| AP
Posted on 02/20/2005 3:54:19 PM PST by JellyJam
John Raitt, the robust baritone who created the role of Billy Bigelow in the original New York production of "Carousel" and sang with Doris Day in the movie "Pajama Game," died Sunday, his manager said. He was 88.
Raitt, the father of the blues and rock singer and songwriter Bonnie Raitt, died peacefully from complications with pneumonia at his Pacific Palisades home, his manager, James Fitzgerald, said in a printed statement.
(Excerpt) Read more at contracostatimes.com ...
TOPICS: Culture/Society; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: bonnieraitt; johnraitt; music; obituary; raitt
Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first 1-20, 21-29 next last
Very talented man. RIP.
1
posted on
02/20/2005 3:54:20 PM PST
by
JellyJam
To: JellyJam
2
posted on
02/20/2005 3:59:44 PM PST
by
Puppage
(You may disagree with what I have to say, but I shall defend to your death my right to say it.)
To: JellyJam
Is Bonnie Raitt still married to Michael O'Keefe, a.k.a. "Noonan" in Caddyshack?
3
posted on
02/20/2005 4:00:11 PM PST
by
Lizavetta
(Modern liberalism: Where everyone must look different but think the same.)
To: JellyJam
My favorite leading man of musicals. A rich voice, cheerful affect, handsome face and body.
To: JellyJam
There's been a rash: Ossie Davis, the gal I looked up to so much when I was a teen, Sandra Dee- only 62, now John Raitt .. a big bunch of notables. God rest their souls.
5
posted on
02/20/2005 4:03:16 PM PST
by
STARWISE
(The UN -- sanctuary for thieves, liars, despots, protected criminals, mercenaries + phonies)
To: Lizavetta
Yes, indeed, they are still married.
6
posted on
02/20/2005 4:08:43 PM PST
by
JellyJam
(Headline of the year: "The Painful Truth: All the World Terrorists Are Muslims!")
To: STARWISE
Dan O'Herlihy is another one who died within the past few days.
To: JellyJam
died peacefully from complications with pneumoniaAn old man's best friend.
8
posted on
02/20/2005 4:23:16 PM PST
by
Glenn
(The two keys to character: 1) Learn how to keep a secret. 2) ...)
To: Glenn
No kidding. I hope that's the way I go ... 50 years from now.
9
posted on
02/20/2005 4:25:13 PM PST
by
JellyJam
(Headline of the year: "The Painful Truth: All the World Terrorists Are Muslims!")
To: JellyJam
Yes, indeed, they are still married.
They were divorced in 2000.
http://us.imdb.com/name/nm0707248/bio
To: JellyJam
11
posted on
02/20/2005 4:32:25 PM PST
by
Pharmboy
("Rebellion to tyrants is obedience to God")
To: Lizavetta
"Is Bonnie Raitt still married to Michael O'Keefe, a.k.a. "Noonan" in Caddyshack?"
According to IMDB.com they are divorced.
12
posted on
02/20/2005 4:34:03 PM PST
by
AngieGOP
(I never met a woman who became a stripper because she played with Barbie dolls as a kid.)
To: JellyJam
I was thinking about him when his daughter was singing on the Grammy's. He was one of my favorites of that era.
To: Glenn
died peacefully from complications with pneumonia An old man's best friend.
Yeah, I want to die peacefully in my sleep, just like my Grandpa...
Not screaming and yelling, like the passengers in his car.
14
posted on
02/20/2005 4:40:16 PM PST
by
So Cal Rocket
(Proud Member: Internet Pajama Wearers for Truth)
To: The Westerner
Yes, a wonderful voice. May he rest in peace.
15
posted on
02/20/2005 5:06:59 PM PST
by
OldFriend
(America's glory is not dominion, but liberty.)
To: BansheeBill
Thank you for correcting that. I had no idea that got divorced.
16
posted on
02/20/2005 5:07:34 PM PST
by
JellyJam
(Headline of the year: "The Painful Truth: All the World Terrorists Are Muslims!")
To: JellyJam
A huge supporter of Pepperdine University.
To: STARWISE
When did Sandra Dee die? I missed that one. We are the same age.
To: JellyJam
John Raitt's 1961 Columbia recording of "Showboat" with Barbara Cook is a classic. Wonderful.
Godspeed Mr. Raitt.
19
posted on
02/20/2005 5:08:20 PM PST
by
zarf
To: So Cal Rocket
LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL An oldie but goodie!
Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first 1-20, 21-29 next last
Disclaimer:
Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual
posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its
management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the
exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson
