4 Non Blondes was an American rock band formed in 1989 who were all women and none of whom were blonde. They have a bassist Christa Hillhouse, guitarist Shaunna Hall, drummer Wanda Day and vocalist Linda Perry. Prior to the release of their first album, Roger Rocha replaced Hall on guitar, and Dawn Richardson replaced Day on drums. They hit the charts in 1993 with "What's Up", their only hit. Perry left the band in 1995 to begin a solo career, and the remaining members disbanded soon thereafter. They represented American alternative rock genre of music. Image File history File links 4nonblones1. ... This page is a candidate for speedy deletion. ... Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Area  Ranked 3rd  - Total 158,302 sq mi (410,000 km²)  - Width 250 miles (400 km)  - Length 770 miles (1,240 km)  - % water 4. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Grunge music (sometimes also referred to as the Seattle Sound) is an independent-rooted music genre that became a commercially successful offshoot of hardcore punk, thrash metal, and alternative rock in the late 1980s and early 1990s. ... 1989 (MCMLXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... This does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Interscope Records is an American record label, owned by Universal Music Group, and operates as one third of UMGs Interscope-Geffen-A&M label group. ... Atlantic Records (Atlantic Recording Corporation) is an American record label, and operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Warner Music Group. ... Linda Perry, born April 15, 1965 in Springfield, Massachusetts, to a Portuguese father and Brazilian mother[1], is an American rock musician, songwriter, and record producer. ... In music a singer or vocalist is a type of musician who sings, i. ... Martin EB18 Bass Guitar in flight case. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... A drum kit (or drum set or trap set) is mostly a collection of drums, cymbals and sometimes other percussion instruments arranged for convenient playing by a single drummer. ... Best known as the guitarist for the group 4 Non Blondes. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... A drum kit (or drum set or trap set) is mostly a collection of drums, cymbals and sometimes other percussion instruments arranged for convenient playing by a single drummer. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Rock and roll. ... 1989 (MCMLXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Linda Perry, born April 15, 1965 in Springfield, Massachusetts, to a Portuguese father and Brazilian mother[1], is an American rock musician, songwriter, and record producer. ... Best known as the guitarist for the group 4 Non Blondes. ... Whats Up is a 1993 single by the band 4 Non Blondes, written by lead singer Linda Perry. ... 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Alternative rock (also called alternative music[1] or simply alternative) is a genre of rock music that emerged in the 1980s and became widely popular in the 1990s. ...

Founding of the group

Bassist Christa Hillhouse knew guitarist Shaunna Hall for many years in San Francisco. They met drummer Wanda Day, and after witnessing Linda Perry sing solo at a club they convinced her to join the band. In an interesting coincidence, October 17, 1989 was the day of the massive earthquake that hit San Francisco and was supposed to be their first day of rehearsal. Linda Perry, born April 15, 1965 in Springfield, Massachusetts, to a Portuguese father and Brazilian mother[1], is an American rock musician, songwriter, and record producer. ... This page is a candidate for speedy deletion. ...

The band picked the name, 4 Non Blondes, after an incident in a San Francisco park where the band members were having pizza. Apparently, a family was walking by, and their little boy wanted to grab some left over pizza to feed the birds. He was told by his parents, "No, don't touch that, that's dirty from all the birds and people around here,” and they proceeded to give the band members a dirty look. The family was supposedly "very Blonde", so decided to call themselves 4 Non Blondes.

Wanda Day was fired from 4 non Blondes because of drug use shortly before the making of the album Bigger, Better, Faster, More! (she died in 1997). While promoting the song "What's Up", lead singer Linda Perry, a lesbian, who wrote the song, displayed a "dyke" sticker prominently plastered on her guitar for a performance on "Late Night with David Letterman". Bigger, Better, Faster, More! is the only album by alternative rock band 4 Non Blondes, released in 1992 (see 1992 in music). ...

Dawn Richardson replaced Day, after being introduced to the group by mutual friend Cherie Lovedog; but as the recording of their first album progressed, producer David Tickle replaced Hall with a session guitarist. Roger joined after the recording was completed. David Tickle is a British record producer. ...

Musical Success

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In 1995, 4 Non Blondes contributed the song "Misty Mountain Hop" to the Encomium tribute album to Led Zeppelin. 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Misty Mountain Hop is a song from Led Zeppelins untitled fourth album. ... Encomium: A Tribute to Led Zeppelin is a tribute album by various artists dedicated to Led Zeppelin, released by Atlantic Records on March 14, 1995. ... Led Zeppelin were an English rock band who formed in 1968. ...

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Guitarist Roger Rocha recorded an unreleased record with the hard rocking Dolorosa in 1995 and then in 1997, joined psychedelic pop group, Mockingbirds on Guitar. Rocha then recorded two CD's with El Destroyo, "the Latest Drag" 1999 and "Power of my Mind" released in 2002. The later was produced and featured the bass guitar of founding member of the Violent Femmes, Brian Ritchie. Rocha recorded "Roger Rocha has..."the Blues!"" in 2006. Roger is currently living, singing, writing and performing in the San Francisco Bay Area and working on the upcoming recording "Is There Love On Mars?". Best known as the guitarist for the group 4 Non Blondes. ... This article is about the band. ... Brian Ritchie (born 21 November 1960) is the bass guitarist for the Violent Femmes. ...

Discography

Albums

• Bigger, Better, Faster, More! (1992)
• Dear Mr. President (Live In Italy) (1993)

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Singles

• "Dear Mr. President" (1993)
• "What's Up" (1993) #1 The Netherlands #2 Australia #2 United Kingdom #14 The US Bilboard Hot 100
• "Spaceman" (1993) #39 The Billboard Hot 100
• "Superfly" (1993)

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External links

• "4 Non Blondes" Lyrics
• "4 Non Blondes" Guitar chords and tabs
• Shaunna Hall's website
• Christa Hillhouse's website
• Dawn Richardson's website
• Roger Rocha's myspace page

Articles & Interviews

• 4 Non Blondes '1st' interview July '91
• Christa Hillhouse interview at BassGirls.Com
• SF Bay Guardian Article & reference to Wanda Day