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.
On April 15, 1965, Linda Perry, an American singer-songwriter, musician, and record producer, was born.
In 1986, at the age of 21, Linda Perry moved to San Francisco after spending her teenage years in San Diego.
In 1989, Linda Perry composed her first professional song, "Down On Your Face," and was recruited into the band 4 Non Blondes.
In July 1991, the band 4 Non Blondes, featuring Linda Perry, was signed to Interscope Records.
In 1992, 4 Non Blondes, including Linda Perry, recorded their only album, Bigger, Better, Faster, More!, which included the song "What's Up?" written by Perry.
In March 1993, "What's Up" was released as the second single from the album Bigger, Better, Faster, More! and became a hit.
In 1993, Linda Perry was the lead singer and primary songwriter of 4 Non Blondes, including their hit "What's Up?".
Between 1992 and 1994 Bigger, Better, Faster, More! album sold 1.5 million copies
In 1994, Linda Perry displayed the slang word "dyke" on her guitar for a performance with 4 Non Blondes at the Billboard Music Awards.
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.
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."
In 1996, Linda Perry released her solo debut album, In Flight, which received positive reviews but did not sell well.
In 1997, Linda Perry hosted the Bay Area Music Awards, also known as "Bammies".
In 1997, Linda Perry moved to Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, after living in San Francisco.
In 1998, Linda Perry hosted the Bay Area Music Awards, also known as "Bammies".
In 1999, Linda Perry released her second solo album, After Hours, on Rockstar Records, and she performed as an opening act for Bryan Adams.
In 2000, Linda Perry was contacted by Pink for songwriting and production assistance on her second album, Missundaztood. Perry co-wrote and produced much of the album, including "Get the Party Started", which became a major hit.
In 2003, Linda Perry won two American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers awards for her songwriting, and a Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for the song "Beautiful" at the 46th Annual Grammy Awards.
In 2005, Linda Perry re-released her solo album In Flight. The same year, she began working with Christina Aguilera on her third studio album, Back to Basics.
In 2006, Linda Perry co-wrote every song on the second disc of Christina Aguilera's album, Back to Basics.
In early 2007, Linda Perry contributed production and songwriting to Vanessa Carlton's third studio album, Heroes and Thieves.
In 2008, Linda Perry signed the group Little Fish to her label and began producing its album, Baffled and Beat.
In 2009, Linda Perry began a relationship with actress Clementine Ford.
In 2009, Linda Perry wrote and produced "A Loaded Smile" for Adam Lambert's debut studio album For Your Entertainment.
In June 2010, Linda Perry announced the formation of her new band Deep Dark Robot with Tony Tornay, planning to make an album.
In August 2010, Baffled and Beat album, produced by Linda Perry, was released.
On November 5, 2010, Linda Perry appeared live in San Francisco with 4 Non Blondes guitar player Roger Rocha at TwentyFifty, celebrating the release of Rocha's album. Perry performed covers and joined Rocha for Led Zeppelin's "Since I've Been Loving You".
In 2010, Christina Aguilera's sixth studio album, Bionic, included "Lift Me Up", which was written and produced solely by Linda Perry.
In 2010, Linda Perry ended her relationship with actress Clementine Ford.
In March 2011, Linda Perry's band Deep Dark Robot released the album 8 Songs About a Girl and began touring.
In July 2011, Linda Perry began publishing acoustic cover songs recorded with her iPhone on her Facebook account, including "Mad World" by Tears for Fears and "Creep" by Radiohead.
In 2011, Linda Perry began a relationship with actress Sara Gilbert.
In April 2013, Linda Perry and Sara Gilbert announced their engagement.
On March 30, 2014, Linda Perry married actress Sara Gilbert.
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.
In January 12, 2015, Linda Perry was scheduled to appear as the house band in a special series of late night editions of The Talk.
On February 28, 2015, Sara Gilbert gave birth to their son.
In June 2015, Linda Perry was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame at a ceremony in New York.
In 2015, Linda Perry co-wrote "Can't Let Go" with Adele for her album 25 and wrote "Hands of Love," performed by Miley Cyrus, for the film Freeheld.
In 2015, Linda Perry was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
In 2017, Linda Perry partnered with Kerry Brown to launch We Are Hear, a record label, music publisher, and artist management company.
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.
In 2018, Linda Perry collaborated with Dolly Parton, writing "Girl In The Movies" for the Netflix film Dumplin', which was nominated for a Golden Globe.
In December 2019, Sara Gilbert filed for legal separation from Linda Perry.
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.
In 2020, Linda Perry co-wrote "A Beautiful Noise" with seven other female writers, performed by Alicia Keys and Brandi Carlile, to inspire American voters in the 2020 Presidential Election.
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