Bonnie Raitt at 75 is proving that age doesnât mean silence. The legendary blues-rock singer shocked fans this week when she allegedly blasted six iconic musicians during a candid, unfiltered podcast appearance. Known for her soulful voice and guitar mastery, Raitt didnât hold back â and the music industry is reeling.
 Bonnie Raitt Slams Eric Clapton
Raitt, who has long shared stages with blues legends, called Eric Clapton âone of the most overrated guitarists of his generation.â
While acknowledging his influence, she reportedly said, âClaptonâs ego outgrew his music decades ago. The blues arenât about private jets and antivax rants.â
John Mayer Called a âBlues Touristâ
When asked about younger blues artists, Raitt didnât mince words: âJohn Mayer? Please. He plays the blues like a guy who read about it on Wikipedia and decided to buy a Strat.â
She went on to critique Mayerâs âpop-filtered take on heartbreak.â
Don Henley and âHotel Misogynyâ
Raitt took aim at Don Henley next, labeling the Eagles frontman as âtone-deaf in more ways than one.â
She added: âHe once told me women donât sell records â Iâve got Grammys that say otherwise.â
Bruce Springsteen Not Safe Either
Despite both being Rock and Roll Hall of Famers, Bruce Springsteen didnât escape Raittâs wrath. âI respect Bruce,â she said, âbut heâs been singing the same song about working-class struggle for 40 years from his mansion. Itâs getting old.â
Van Morrison and COVID âNonsenseâ
The âBrown Eyed Girlâ singer came under fire as Raitt called out Van Morrisonâs COVID-19 conspiracy theories. âVan lost me when he started ranting about lockdown tyranny. What kind of folk hero turns into a Facebook uncle?â
Kid Rock: âTrashy and Proud of Itâ
Raitt ended with a scorcher aimed at Kid Rock, saying he âembodies everything wrong with American rock.â
âWhen you build your brand on beer, guns, and yelling âfreedomâ into a mic, donât expect me to clap along,â she quipped.