Early Life and Education of Linda Perry: A Complete Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 30, 2025

Discover the defining moments in the early life of Linda Perry. From birth to education, explore key events.

Linda Perry is a highly successful American singer-songwriter, musician, and record producer. She gained initial fame as the lead singer and songwriter for 4 Non Blondes, most notably for their hit song "What's Up?". Perry transitioned into a prolific songwriter and producer for other artists, crafting hit songs like "Beautiful" for Christina Aguilera and "Get the Party Started" for Pink. She has also worked with prominent artists like Adele and Alicia Keys and founded two record labels, demonstrating her entrepreneurial spirit within the music industry. Her significant contributions to music were recognized with her induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2015.

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April 15, 1965: Linda Perry's Birth

On April 15, 1965, Linda Perry, an American singer-songwriter, musician, and record producer, was born.

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1986: Move to San Francisco

In 1986, at the age of 21, Linda Perry moved to San Francisco after spending her teenage years in San Diego.

1994: Display of the word "dyke" on guitar

In 1994, Linda Perry displayed the slang word "dyke" on her guitar for a performance with 4 Non Blondes at the Billboard Music Awards.

1994: 4 Non Blondes Disband

In late 1994, during the recording of their second album, 4 Non Blondes disbanded due to dissatisfaction and creative differences, including issues related to Linda Perry's sexuality.

1995: Perry openly declares that she loves women

In 1995, Linda Perry told a journalist from The Advocate, "All my life I've loved women, and that's it. I've never been any other way."

1997: Move to Sherman Oaks

In 1997, Linda Perry moved to Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, after living in San Francisco.

2009: Relationship with Clementine Ford

In 2009, Linda Perry began a relationship with actress Clementine Ford.

June 2010: Formation of Deep Dark Robot

In June 2010, Linda Perry announced the formation of her new band Deep Dark Robot with Tony Tornay, planning to make an album.

2010: End of relationship with Clementine Ford

In 2010, Linda Perry ended her relationship with actress Clementine Ford.

2011: Relationship with Sara Gilbert

In 2011, Linda Perry began a relationship with actress Sara Gilbert.

April 2013: Engagement to Sara Gilbert

In April 2013, Linda Perry and Sara Gilbert announced their engagement.

March 30, 2014: Marriage to Sara Gilbert

On March 30, 2014, Linda Perry married actress Sara Gilbert.

2014: Appearance on Make or Break: The Linda Perry Project

In 2014, Linda Perry appeared in the VH1 reality television show Make or Break: The Linda Perry Project, where she worked with up-and-coming musicians.

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February 28, 2015: Birth of son with Sara Gilbert

On February 28, 2015, Sara Gilbert gave birth to their son.

2017: Launch of We Are Hear

In 2017, Linda Perry partnered with Kerry Brown to launch We Are Hear, a record label, music publisher, and artist management company.

2018: One Love Malibu festival

In 2018, Linda Perry co-curated events with We Are Hear such as One Love Malibu festival, which raised $1 million in relief funds for damage caused by the Woolsey Fire.

December 2019: Filing for legal separation from Sara Gilbert

In December 2019, Sara Gilbert filed for legal separation from Linda Perry.

2020: The Art of Elysium fundraiser

In 2020, Linda Perry co-curated events with We Are Hear such as The Art of Elysium fundraiser Heaven Is Rock & Roll, featuring the surviving members of Nirvana and other performances.