Linda Perry is an American singer-songwriter, musician, and producer who has been active in the music industry for over three decades. She is best known for her work with the rock band 4 Non Blondes and as a songwriter for popular artists like Christina Aguilera and Gwen Stefani. Perry has also achieved success as a solo artist and producer. This article will take a closer look at her life and career.
Early Life
Linda Perry was born in Springfield, Massachusetts on April 15, 1965. She grew up in an Italian-American family and was exposed to music from a very early age. Perry’s father was a jazz musician and her mother was an opera singer. As a child, Perry was drawn to the sounds of classic rock and punk, and she began playing guitar and writing songs at the age of 15.
Perry attended the Berklee College of Music in Boston, but dropped out after two semesters. She then moved to San Francisco, where she formed the rock band 4 Non Blondes in 1989. The band achieved success with their 1993 hit single “What’s Up?” and Perry wrote or co-wrote the majority of their songs.
Music Career
After 4 Non Blondes disbanded in 1995, Perry began working as a session musician and songwriter. She wrote songs for a variety of artists, including Christina Aguilera, P!nk, Gwen Stefani, and Alicia Keys. Perry also released her debut solo album In Flight in 1996. The album was met with critical acclaim and spawned the hit single “Fill Me Up”.
In 2000, Perry formed her own record label, Custard Records. She released her second solo album, After Hours, in 2004 and her third album, Into the Blue in 2008. Perry has also produced albums for other artists, including Gwen Stefani’s 2006 album The Sweet Escape and P!nk’s 2008 album Funhouse.
Personal Life
Linda Perry is married to musician Sara Gilbert, whom she married in 2014. The couple has two children together, a son named Rhodes Emilio and a daughter named Sawyer Jane. Perry is also an advocate for LGBT rights and is a vocal supporter of same-sex marriage.
Linda Perry is a talented singer-songwriter, musician, and producer who has achieved success in the music industry for over three decades. She is best known for her work with the rock band 4 Non Blondes and for writing songs for popular artists like Christina Aguilera and Gwen Stefani. Perry has also released three solo albums and produced for other artists. Her personal life includes her marriage to musician Sara Gilbert and her two children.
