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Linda Perry

リンダ・ペリー　/　りんだ・ぺりー

American singer

April 15, 1965 (age 61)　・　Springfield, Massachusetts, United States

Massachusetts
singer
composer
songwriter

My Take

What strikes me most about Linda Perry is how completely she rewired her own career. Most artists who score a generational anthem like "What's Up?" spend decades chasing that high; Perry walked away from the spotlight and became one of the most trusted songwriters and producers in pop, shaping other voices instead of selling her own. That takes a rare, ego-less kind of confidence. I hear her fingerprints all over modern pop balladry — raw, throat-first emotion over polish. To me she is proof that a second act, done entirely on your own terms, can matter more than the hit that made you famous.

Overview

Linda Perry (born April 15, 1965) is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer. She was the lead singer, primary songwriter, and guitarist of 4 Non Blondes, including their 1993 hit "What's Up?".

Summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

1. Profile

Name (English): Linda Perry
Name (Japanese): リンダ・ペリー
Reading: りんだ・ぺりー
Born: April 15, 1965 (age 61)
Zodiac / Chinese zodiac: Aries / Snake
Origin: Springfield, Massachusetts, United States
Blood type: Private
Height: Private
Agency: Private
Occupation: singer / composer / songwriter / record producer / guitarist

2. Background

Elementary school: Private
Junior high: Private
High school: Private
University: Private

3. Relationships

Spouse: Private
Children: Private
Parents: Private
Siblings: Private

4. Personality

Motto

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6. Links

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/reallindaperry/
Xhttps://x.com/RealLindaPerry
Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linda%20Perry

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