The iconic 90s rock band, 4 Non Blondes, is set to reunite for a special performance at the BottleRock Napa Valley music festival in May. Known for their hit single "What's Up?" which became a defining anthem of the early 1990s, the group disbanded shortly after releasing their debut album. Now, three decades later, lead vocalist Linda Perry has revealed the reasons behind this rare reunion and hinted at potential new music on the horizon.
Linda Perry, who co-founded the band in San Francisco during the late 1980s, shared her thoughts on the upcoming performance in an exclusive interview with The Allison Hagendorf Show. Perry emphasized that the timing feels right both emotionally and mentally. She expressed her desire to make 2025 a significant year for herself, likening it to nurturing seeds she has been planting over time.
Perry explained that after receiving an invitation to perform at BottleRock, she reached out to her former bandmates individually. Despite not having communicated much over the years, the response was overwhelmingly positive. The band plans to rehearse in San Francisco without a strict agenda, allowing the reunion to unfold naturally.
Perry also hinted at the possibility of releasing previously unreleased material. A second album had been recorded but never released due to personal challenges Perry faced during that period. Her departure from the band in 1994 was driven by emotional struggles rather than conflicts with her bandmates. After leaving 4 Non Blondes, Perry embarked on a successful solo career and became a renowned producer, working with top artists like Pink and Christina Aguilera.
The BottleRock Napa Valley music festival, scheduled for May 23-25, will mark only the second time since their breakup that the original members of 4 Non Blondes will take the stage together. Fans are eagerly anticipating this historic event, hoping for a memorable performance and perhaps even some surprises.