Linda Perry

Linda Perry: Biography in Details

Who is Linda Perry?

Linda Perry is an American musician, singer-songwriter, and record producer.

She is a former lead vocalist of the American rock band 4 Non-Blondes.

She has worked with various well-known artists such as Gwen Stefani, Pink, Alicia Keys, Melissa Etheridge, Solange Knowles, and James Blunt.

What is the birth sign of Linda Perry?

Linda Perry was born in Springfield, Massachusetts, U.S, on April 15, 1965, to Alfred Xavier Perry and Marluce Perry. Her birth sign is Aquarius.

Her father was Portuguese-American and her mother is Brazilian. Similarly, she developed musical talent and interest from a young age.

Linda Perry struggled with kidney disease and dealt with drug addiction. Even after all this, she focused on music.

Linda Perry- Career, Profession

Eary Career, 4 Non-Blondes

Linda Perry wrote her first song at the age of 15. She started her music career while in San Franciso, by playing on the street and in coffee houses and bars. Later 4 Non-Blondes bands, asked her to join their crew. In 1989, together they launched their first album called What’s Up?.

Solo Career

• In 1997, she established her record label called Rockstar. Later she signed a contract with a San Francisco band, 2 Lane Blacktop.
• In 1998, she performed on CNN as part of a special on music and the internet.
• She recorded her second solo album After Hours from Rockstar Record.
• In 2005, she appeared at ASCAP’S showcase at the Sundance Film Festival as a performer.

Working with Singer-Pink

Perry signed a contract with pop-rock singer Pink in 2000. Then, she works as a Producer and songwriting assistant on Pink’s second album, Missundaztood. This album was successful all over the U.S. While working with Pink, Perry also got huge credit for the songs Get the Party Started and Lonely Girl.

Contribution to Films and TV Shows

In 2014, Linda Perry appeared in the VH1 TV show, Make or Break. she worked as a composer and songwriter for musicians like VanJess and Winner Hemming.

In 2015, she wrote a song, Hands of Love, for the American drama movie Freeheld. This song was performed by Miley Cyrus.

Collaborating with Dolly Parton in 2018, she co-wrote a song Girl in The Movies for the Netflix film Dumplin. This song was nominated for Golden Globe Awards as well as Grammy Awards.

Awards and Nominations

• In 2003, Perry won two American Society of Composers Authors and Publishers, ASCAP.
• Grammy Award nomination for the song Beautiful and Song of the Year.
• Perry was awarded for her contribution to the world of music from San Francisco.

How much is the net worth of Linda Perry?

Linda Perry’s net worth is approximately $18 million US as of 2023.

A music composer earns an average salary of $85 k in the US.

The songwriter’s average salary is around $43 k the US a year and the music producer’s average salary is $89 k US.

Body Measurement, Height, Weight

Linda Perry has dark brown hair and brown eyes. Her height is 5 feet 3 inches and her weight is 55 kg.

Social Media

Linda Perry has over 143.3 k followers on Twitter with the id @RealLindaPerry. She joined Twitter in May 2010.

She has over 106 k followers on Instagram but she is not active on Facebook.

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