History of Linda Perry in Timeline
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.
April 15, 1965: Linda Perry's Birth
On April 15, 1965, Linda Perry, an American singer-songwriter, musician, and record producer, was born.
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.
1989: Composed First Professional Song
In 1989, Linda Perry composed her first professional song, "Down On Your Face," and was recruited into the band 4 Non Blondes.
July 1991: Signed to Interscope Records
In July 1991, the band 4 Non Blondes, featuring Linda Perry, was signed to Interscope Records.
1992: Recording of Bigger, Better, Faster, More!
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.
March 1993: "What's Up" Release
In March 1993, "What's Up" was released as the second single from the album Bigger, Better, Faster, More! and became a hit.
1993: 4 Non Blondes' hit "What's Up?"
In 1993, Linda Perry was the lead singer and primary songwriter of 4 Non Blondes, including their hit "What's Up?".
1994: Album sales
Between 1992 and 1994 Bigger, Better, Faster, More! album sold 1.5 million copies
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."
1996: Release of In Flight
In 1996, Linda Perry released her solo debut album, In Flight, which received positive reviews but did not sell well.
1997: Hosting Bay Area Music Awards
In 1997, Linda Perry hosted the Bay Area Music Awards, also known as "Bammies".
1997: Move to Sherman Oaks
In 1997, Linda Perry moved to Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, after living in San Francisco.
1998: Hosted Bay Area Music Awards again
In 1998, Linda Perry hosted the Bay Area Music Awards, also known as "Bammies".
1999: Release of After Hours
In 1999, Linda Perry released her second solo album, After Hours, on Rockstar Records, and she performed as an opening act for Bryan Adams.
2000: Collaboration with Pink
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.
2003: Awards and Grammy Nomination
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.
2005: Re-release of In Flight and Collaboration with Christina Aguilera
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.
2006: Collaboration with Christina Aguilera on Back to Basics
In 2006, Linda Perry co-wrote every song on the second disc of Christina Aguilera's album, Back to Basics.
2007: Contribution to Vanessa Carlton's Heroes and Thieves
In early 2007, Linda Perry contributed production and songwriting to Vanessa Carlton's third studio album, Heroes and Thieves.
2008: Signed Little Fish to Label
In 2008, Linda Perry signed the group Little Fish to her label and began producing its album, Baffled and Beat.
2009: Relationship with Clementine Ford
In 2009, Linda Perry began a relationship with actress Clementine Ford.
2009: Production for Adam Lambert
In 2009, Linda Perry wrote and produced "A Loaded Smile" for Adam Lambert's debut studio album For Your Entertainment.
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.
August 2010: Release of Baffled and Beat
In August 2010, Baffled and Beat album, produced by Linda Perry, was released.
November 5, 2010: Performance with Roger Rocha
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".
2010: Production for Christina Aguilera's Bionic
In 2010, Christina Aguilera's sixth studio album, Bionic, included "Lift Me Up", which was written and produced solely by Linda Perry.
2010: End of relationship with Clementine Ford
In 2010, Linda Perry ended her relationship with actress Clementine Ford.
March 2011: Deep Dark Robot Album Release and Touring
In March 2011, Linda Perry's band Deep Dark Robot released the album 8 Songs About a Girl and began touring.
July 2011: Acoustic Cover Song Releases
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.
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.
January 12, 2015: Scheduled Appearance on The Talk
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.
February 28, 2015: Birth of son with Sara Gilbert
On February 28, 2015, Sara Gilbert gave birth to their son.
June 2015: Induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame
In June 2015, Linda Perry was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame at a ceremony in New York.
2015: Collaboration with Adele and Miley Cyrus
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.
2015: Induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame
In 2015, Linda Perry was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
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.
2018: Collaboration with Dolly Parton
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.
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.
2020: Co-writing "A Beautiful Noise"
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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