Interview: Bassist Freebo Reveals Why Bonnie Raitt is a Blues Goddess

Freebo: one name, one groovin’ cat! A master of blues, folk, roots music, bassist Freebo (born Daniel Friedberg) was a longtime associate of Bonnie Raitt, anchoring her stage and studio band from 1971-79.
In this interview clip, Freebo reveals his former Rock and Roll Hall of Fame bandleader’s dedication to the blues and her interactions with the icons of the genre which continues to define her music well into the 21st Century.
A multi-instrumentalist, composer, recording artist, singer, and producer, Freebo has waxed sides and shared stages with a wide array of iconic artists including Dr. John, Maria Muldaur, Neil Young, Willy DeVille, John Mayall, Ringo Starr, Crosby Stills & Nash, and Aaron Neville, among others.
Join two veteran journalists / authors / bassists David C. Gross and Tom Semioli as they engage in conversation with artists who have shaped pop culture through music on NOTES FROM AN ARTIST.
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[@phillipstone3719]

Had the pleasure of sharing a joint with Freebo before a show in D.C. back in the day!

[@rudispruell883]

Love me some Freebo! Always have... One of the first, if not the first, fretless bass player I was aware of. ❤

[@notesfromanartist7361]

Thanks for watching!

[@PhilBaird1]

Those records that Freebo made with a young Bonnie in the '70s are very special and the best she ever did.

[@PeterRabbit53]

Loved how you two dovetailed musically back in the day. Saw you guys a few times in Minneapolis, great memories there. I remember doing left hand little finger pushups for weeks after watching her strength there. Just wow...

[@notesfromanartist7361]

Thanks for watching Peter!

[@pattichambley2779]

I worked backstage for Bonnie and my favorite artist back then 77 and met Freebo Such a nice guy I was preggers and his family was too Angel From Montgomery one of my fave songs ever My friend broke my vinyl record of them I played so much But the gig I Treasured was when Muddy Waters was on your with Bonnie I got to be there Yay

[@harveywasserman3145]

bonnie is the best. no nukes!!!