Linda Perry is a singer, songwriter, and producer known for her work with the band 4 Non Blondes and her successful career as a songwriter for other artists. She shares how she overcame addiction and continues to work on herself.

On this episode, Linda talks to Matt about:

• How she was influenced by a variety of musical genres and artists, including Karen Carpenter, Tracy Thorn, and The Who
• Moving to San Francisco to immerse herself in the music scene
• Her experience working with Roger Daltrey and performing at Carnegie Hall with The Who
• The challenges she faced in the music industry
• Transitioning from being a member of 4 Non Blondes to becoming a successful songwriter for other artists
• The importance of making life changes and being fully committed to overcoming addiction

And More

This episode is sponsored by The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Centers – one of the oldest residential drug and alcohol rehab programs. ARC is a non-profit and was hit hard financially as a result of COVID. For more information, and to donate or sign up for their quarterly newsletter, visit thechanceto.org.

About Linda Perry

Linda Perry is an American singer-songwriter, musician, and record producer. She was the lead singer and primary songwriter of 4 Non Blondes, and has since founded two record labels and composed and produced songs for other artists, which include: "Beautiful" by Christina Aguilera; "What You Waiting For?" by Gwen Stefani; and "Get the Party Started" by Pink. Perry has also contributed to albums by Adele, Alicia Keys, and Courtney Love, as well as signing and distributing James Blunt in the United States. Perry was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2015.

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