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Linda Perry is credited as a singer, composer and songwriter. Linda Perry was born in Springfield, Massachusetts, United States on April 15, 1965. That works out to 61 years old in 2026.
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.
This take was written by generative AI, one per person, from publicly reported facts (editorial policy). It is a reading of the record, not reporting.
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)
- Origin
- Springfield, Massachusetts, United States
- Occupation
- singer / composer / songwriter / record producer / guitarist
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Snake
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Linda Perry born?
Linda Perry was born on April 15, 1965 and is 61 years old.
Where is Linda Perry from?
Linda Perry is from Springfield, Massachusetts, United States.
What does Linda Perry do?
Linda Perry works as singer, composer, songwriter, record producer, guitarist.
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