4 Non Blondes

American alternative rock band formed in San Francisco, best known for their 1993 global hit 'What's Up?'Formed in 1989, the band released one studio album before disbanding in 1994. Their signature song 'What's Up?' reached top-5 charts in over 15 countries and remains a 1990s cultural touchstone.
  • Lead singer Linda Perry wrote 'What's Up?' in five minutes, later calling it 'mediocre' despite its massive success that sold over 7 million copies worldwide.
  • Internal tensions escalated when Perry became the band's focal point, leading to guitarist Roger Rocha quitting mid-tour. Perry herself left shortly after, causing the band's dissolution.
  • Post-breakup, Perry became a Grammy-nominated songwriter/producer for artists like Pink ('Get the Party Started'), Christina Aguilera ('Beautiful'), and Gwen Stefani.
  • The band reunited briefly in 2014 for a one-off performance at San Francisco's Castro Theatre, marking their first show together in 20 years.