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Born on April 15, 1965, in Springfield, MA, Linda Perry spent her youth struggling with kidney disease and then addiction before focusing on music. Growing up in an artistic and musical household, the young Perry displayed a good share of musical
talent and interest from an early age. During her teenage years, Perry floundered in school and tried unsuccessfully to form several bands in the San Diego area. A drug problem prevented the singer/guitarist from starting off her career at an early age, but after a few close calls and a move to San Fransisco in the late ’80s, she cleaned up and began making some real artistic and professional gains. During this period, Perry discovered and refined her powerful singing voice. Part Grace Slick, part Johnnette Napolitano, but unique in her own right and a little quirky, it didn’t take long before Perry’s solo performances at various Bay Area nightclubs were attracting the attention of scenesters and fellow musicians. One such musician was Christa Hillhouse, who was in quest of a new lead vocalist for her group 4 Non Blondes. Hillhouse asked Perry to join up with her outfit, which also included Shauna Hall and Wanda Day. Perry agreed to give it a try and it wasn’t long before 4 Non Blondes were being courted and eventually signed by Interscope Records. The group’s debut, Bigger, Better, Faster, More, was released on Interscope in 1992. After a very slow start sales-wise, the David Tickle-produced album began to break in 1993 when a modern rock disc jockey in Las Vegas began spinning “What’s Up?” Interscope then began pushing the song, which had by this time developed a life of its own.

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xMTHx wrote:
Tuesday morning

BADASS Singer!! Keep it going.

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Mandusia wrote:
last week

One of the best songwriters/producers of this generation [4]

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amanda173 wrote:
10 days ago

One of the best songwriters/producers of this generation [3]

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Rendrzerpin wrote:
January 2010

One of the best songwriters/producers of this generation [2]

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boruc1991 wrote:
December 2009

I've just fall in love in song " Shame ". This voice is just...She's marvellous. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wE2B6esISN4&feature=related and yea, she'is the best pop producer nowadays.

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lugobama wrote:
October 2009

I love your voice and your music. Kisses. d;-)

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cheztina wrote:
October 2009

legend

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qingying1989 wrote:
September 2009

I heard the songs she wrote for Christina Aguilera, they are quite good!

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CranberryMX wrote:
September 2009

LINDA MAKES ME FLY, I LOVE HER!

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tanya_90 wrote:
September 2009

oh, woman<3

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Warrior_Bard wrote:
August 2009

One of the best songwriters/producers of this generation.

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Lysa_ wrote:
July 2009

good songwriter, great producer and best voice! love her! and led zeppelin cover, awesome!

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AllieMcC wrote:
June 2009

what a voice this lass has

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haveuconfessed wrote:
June 2009

In my opinion for today she is the best pop producer [2]

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Majk_Angelo wrote:
June 2009

In my opinion for today she is the best pop producer.

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tanya_90 wrote:
May 2009

i've loved her ever since 4 non blondes, my first favorite band! her solo work is amazing as well. perfect voice!

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Jorge4April wrote:
May 2009

Eu só posso dizer que a Linda Perry é linda demais, com todo respeito.

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Coolcct wrote:
April 2009

great songwriter :)

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harrypxtina wrote:
April 2009

still,let's see what she'll do withLegendtina <3

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messofgod wrote:
January 2009

4 non blondes had an amazing success thanks to linda`s great voice. she`s on the top of my list since 1993. I love all her works

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