Bonnie Bramlett (born Bonnie Lynn O'Farrell, November 8, 1944) is an American singer and occasional actress known for performing with her husband,

Delaney Bramlett Delaine Alvin "Delaney" Bramlett (July 1, 1939 – December 27, 2008) was an American singer and guitarist. He was best known for his musical partnership with his wife Bonnie Bramlett in the band Delaney & Bonnie and Friends, which included a ...

, as

Delaney & Bonnie Delaney & Bonnie were an American duo of singer-songwriters Delaney Bramlett and Bonnie Bramlett. In 1969 and 1970, they fronted a rock/soul ensemble, Delaney & Bonnie and Friends, whose members at different times included Duane Allman, Gregg ...

. She continues to sing as a solo artist.

Life and career

Early life

Bonnie O'Farrell was born in

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, the daughter of a steelworker. When she was young her parents divorced and remarried other spouses. She was raised with an extended family that included four half-and step-siblings. She began singing as a child. When she was five years old, she sang "Beautiful Golden Harbor" at the family church in Granite City. Bonnie started her musical career at the age of fifteen singing around St. Louis. She performed as a backup singer for blues musicians such as

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and Little Milton, and R&B singer

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. Bonnie was inspired by

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to pursue a singing career. In her teens, she saw

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perform at a club in nearby

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. Bonnie became the first white Ikette in the Ike & Tina Turner Revue. She filled in for Ikette Jessie Smith who had briefly quit after her boyfriend, Sam Rhodes, a bassist in the

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was fired. Bramlett recalled: "Jessie left when Sam left and they needed an Ikette. I was there so I went with them. For three days. I was 17 and I was white and my mother wouldn't let me stay any longer than that. I could only help them out, she said. So I just put on a dark wig because I'm blonde and Man Tan because I'm white and helped them out."

Delaney & Bonnie

Eventually Bramlett moved to

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to escape abuse by her father and stepfather. In 1967, she met musician

(1939–2008), performing at the opening of a bowling alley with the "Shindogs", the

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of the television show '' Shindig!''. They were married a week later. The duo signed with

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and became known as

. They soon toured Europe with the British rock guitarist

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. With frequent drop-in performances by other noted musicians like

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, and

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, the group became known as Delaney & Bonnie & Friends. Their album ''

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'' (1970) reached #29 on the ''Billboard'' 200. Between 1970 and 1972, the duo had seven songs chart on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, including their best-known single "

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" which peaked at #13 and a

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of Dave Mason's " Only You Know and I Know" which peaked at #20. With

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, Delaney and Bonnie co-wrote "

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", popularized by the

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, and the classic " Let It Rain", which is included on Clapton's eponymous first album. The song '"Superstar'" was originally written by Bonnie Bramlett and

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as detailed in the autobiography 'Delta Lady' by Rita Coolidge and Michael Walker. Eric Clapton added some embellishments to the music. In 1969, The

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originally asked Bonnie to sing a duet with

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on their song "

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", but Delaney refused to let her perform with the Stones. The Stones then asked soul and gospel singer

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to sing on the track. It remains the most prominent contribution to a Rolling Stones track by a female vocalist. According to Bonnie, just before a concert tour in 1970, the duo's band abruptly quit. However, Delaney claims it was Bonnie who didn't show up for the tour. Bonnie and Delaney Bramlett had small roles in the 1971 film ''

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'' and in 1974's ''

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''. Their last album together, ''D&B Together'' (1972) released #133 on the ''Billboard'' 200. Delaney and Bonnie disbanded, both musically and maritally, in 1972. Bonnie Bramlett continued her career as a solo songwriter and recording artist.

Solo career

She released her first solo album ''Sweet Bonnie Bramlett'' in 1973, recorded with the

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whose name she initially proposed. That album presaged the

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movement, particularly with the track ''Crazy 'Bout My Baby'' played heavily in underground dance clubs like the Gallery in New York. The song is featured on Nicky Siano's Legendary The Gallery on

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. Her second album ''It's Time'' peaked at #168 on the ''Billboard'' 200 in 1975. In 1973/74, Bramlett toured the United States and Canada, with her band, 'The Entertainers', promoting her new album and herself as a single artist. That musical entourage featured: Michael 'Papabax' Baxter on the keyboards; Little Moe Mosely on drums; Doc Schwebke on bass; Michael Elliot, Donnie Dacus, and Phillip John Diaz on guitars; Larry Williams, Jimmy Reed and Big John Rayford on saxophones; background singers; Carolyn (Brandt) Corlew, Lagatha (Smallwood) Wharton, and Lea Santos..and Bandleader, Gabe Flemings on trumpet. Bramlett continued to contribute vocals to recordings by other artists, including

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and the Allman Brothers Band. In 1979, Bramlett travelled to

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, to participate in the historic Havana Jam festival, alongside

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, the CBS Jazz All-Stars, the Trio of Doom,

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, Mike Finnegan,

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and

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, plus an array of Cuban artists such as Irakere,

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and Orquesta Aragón. Her performance appears in ''Havana Jam '79'' a documentary film by

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. While on tour with Stills in 1979, Bramlett punched

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in the face at a hotel bar in

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, after Costello referred to

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as a "jive-ass

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" and

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a "blind, ignorant nigger." Costello apologized at a press conference in

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a few days later, stating he had been drunk and had been trying to be obnoxious in order to bring the conversation to a swift conclusion. According to Costello, "it became necessary for me to outrage these people with about the most obnoxious and offensive remarks that I could muster." Bramlett guest-starred in an episode of '' Fame'' in 1986.

The Bandaloo Doctors and ''Roseanne''

After exploring

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in the 1980s, Bramlett married Danny Sheridan in 1988 and she changed her professional name to Bonnie Sheridan. He became her manager and produced her next recordings. She fronted their group the Bandaloo Doctors, with their self-proclaimed "revolutionary hard rockin' blues." The group's music attracted the admiration of many Hollywood celebrities. In 1990, Bonnie met Roseanne Barr at a rehab program fund-raiser, and she was soon cast as a semi-regular on the hit ABC series ''

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''. Bonnie Bramlett (credited as Bonnie Sheridan) played a co-worker and friend (named Bonnie) of Roseanne Barr's character Roseanne Conner, with Danny Sheridan occasionally writing music and appearing as the character Hank the bass player. In 1992, the Bandaloo Doctors toured as the opening act for

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Later years

Bonnie was cast in the 1991 movie ''

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'', playing a bartender. She also appeared in the Andrew Davis film ''

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'' (2006), starring

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and

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. In 2002, Bramlett returned to her musical roots, releasing the album ''I'm Still the Same''. In 2006, she was a backup vocalist for the

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artist

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on his album '' Electric Rodeo''. She declined to accompany him on his ensuing tour. Bramlett later sang "

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" on the 2009 tribute album for

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titled ''Rocket 88: Tribute to Ike Turner''.

Personal life

Marriage and children

In 1967, Bramlett met

during a gig performing at the opening of a bowling alley. They were married a week later. Their first daughter, Rebecca, who is now also a singer, was born in 1968. Their marriage was marred by violence due to their cocaine addictions. Bonnie Bramlett told ''People'' that they had an

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relationship: "We fought a lot—heavy-duty physical stuff. It wasn't nice to be around, and I'm sure it wasn't fun to watch." In 1972, she divorced Delaney, leaving him and his mother with her own daughters, Suzanne and Rebecca, and the two daughters Delaney had brought to the marriage, Michelle and Mikkol. Bramlett later rebuilt her relationship with her daughters. Rebecca became a singer, professionally known as

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. She joined

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in 1993 after the departure of

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, and appeared on their album ''Time''. Bramlett began dating musician Danny Sheridan in 1983. They were married in 1988, but later divorced. She credited Danny Sheridan for saving her from her addictions and her friend Roseanne Barr for giving her work on her show.

Drug addiction

Bramlett began using cocaine during her marriage to Delaney. After their marriage ended, Bramlett suffered from depression. While visiting her friend

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's farmland in

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, she planned to commit

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by shooting herself with a shotgun in December 1976. Instead, she thought about her children, shot the gun up in the air, and then called the hospital. She continued to struggle with her addictions to cocaine, pills, and alcohol throughout the decade. In 1982, she underwent more hospital treatment that proved unsuccessful. Eventually, with the help of Danny Sheridan she joined a 12-step recovery program.

Discography

Delaney & Bonnie

*''

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'' (Stax, 1969) *''

Accept No Substitute ''The Original Delaney & Bonnie'', also known by its subtitle ''Accept No Substitute'', is the second studio album by American recording duo Delaney & Bonnie. It was recorded with many of the "friends" that would form the core of their best-known ...

'', previously entitled ''The Original Delaney & Bonnie'' (Elektra, 1969) *''

'' (Atco, 1970) *'' To Bonnie from Delaney'' (Atco, 1970) *''Genesis'' (GNP Crescendo, 1971) *'' Motel Shot'' (Atco, 1971) *''Country Life'' (Atco, 1972) *'' D&B Together'' (Columbia, 1972), reissue of ''Country Life'' *'' The Best of Delaney & Bonnie'' (Atco, 1972) *'' The Best of Delaney & Bonnie'' (Rhino, 1990)

Bonnie Bramlett

*''Sweet Bonnie Bramlett'' (Columbia, 1973) *''It's Time'' (Capricorn, 1975) — peaked at #168 on the ''Billboard'' 200 *''Lady's Choice'' (Capricorn, 1976) *''Memories'' (Capricorn, 1978) *''Step by Step'' (Refuge/Benson, 1981) *''I'm Still the Same'' (Audium/Koch, 2002) *''It's Time/Lady's Choice'' (Raven, 2004), reissue of 2 LPs on 1 CD *''Roots, Blues & Jazz'' ( Zoho Music, 2006) *''Beautiful'' (Rockin' Camel, 2008) *''Piece of My Heart: The Best of 1969–1978'' (Raven, 2008) *''I Can Laugh About It Now'' (Music Avenue, 2009), reissue of ''Roots, Blues & Jazz''

Vocal credits

* 1969: '' Joe Cocker!'' –

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* 1970: ''Eric Clapton'' –

* 1972: ''

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'' –

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* 1972: ''No Secrets'' –

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* 1978: ''

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'' –

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* 1979: '' Enlightened Rogues'' –

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* 1980: ''Reach for the Sky'' –

* 1980: ''Touch You'' –

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* 1982: ''Night After Night'' –

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* 1982: ''Party Line'' –

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* 1983: ''

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'' –

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* 1987: ''Born To Boogie'' – Hank Williams Jr. * 1990: ''Fire Me Back'' – Rita Coolidge * 1992: ''Love Lessons'' – Rita Coolidge * 1998: '' A Long Way Home'' –

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* 2000: ''Road Dogs'' – The Charlie Daniels Band * 2009: ''Rocket 88: Tribute To Ike Turner'' – Mr. Groove Band

Instrumental & performance credits

* 1970: ''Motel Shot'' – Delaney & Bonnie & Friends * 1972: ''

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'' –

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& Yoko /

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with Elephant's Memory and Invisible Strings * 1975: ''Anniversary Special Volume One'' – The

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Revue * 1976: ''Happy To Be Alive'' – T. Talton / B. Stewart / J. Sandlin * 1978: ''

'' –

& Great Southern * 2019: ''Sweet Release'' – Reese Wynans and Friends

Filmography

* ''

'' (1971) * ''

'' (AKA ''Santa Fe Satan'') (1974) * '' Fame'', episode "Fame and Fortune" (1986) * ''

'' (1991) * ''

'' (1991–1992) * ''

'' (2006) * '' Roseanne's Nuts'', episode "Star Spangled Banner" (2011)

References

External links

Official website
* All-Music Guide: Bonnie Bramlett
Bonnie Bramlett's album recordings
* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Bramlett, Bonnie 1944 births Living people American television actresses American women rock singers Delaney & Bonnie & Friends members Ike & Tina Turner members American blues singers Columbia Records artists Capricorn Records artists Zoho Music artists People from Granite City, Illinois