As someone who’s achieved massive success on their own terms as a singer-songwriter (the 1993 single “What’s Up?” from her band 4 Non Blondes hit No. 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 and has 1.7 billion views to date on YouTube) and written a cornucopia of hits for other artists (P!nk, Christina Aguilera, Gwen Stefani, Alicia Keys), Linda Perry seems like someone who must have it all figured out.
And while she’s certainly managed a lengthy, impressive career in the fickle music business on her own terms (her guitar at the 1993 Billboard Music Awards proudly displayed the word “d-ke” at a time when few women were out and proud), a new documentary reveals the tormented human behind the edgy, imposing exterior. See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Linda Perry: Let It Die Here, directed by Don Hardy, premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival on Thursday (June 6) and offers a compelling portrait of an artist who can’t stop searching and reaching, but is never quite sure what for. While Perry is full of uncertainty and self-laceration, talking heads such as Brandi Carlile, Christina Aguilera and Dolly Parton offer a far more positive (and accurate) summation of her substantial talents.
Following the riveting film, Perry and a full backing band took the stage for a rare live performance of several of the songs featured in the film. The new material demonstrates her uncanny songcraft and distinctive creative voice (abetted by her demanding wor.
