Linda Perry is an iconic singer-songwriter who has worked with some of the most iconic voices in music. She talks about the making of her documentary “Let It Die Here,” what it means to be queer in the music industry, some of the younger talents in music she hopes to see grow, and much more.
Linda Perry:
I'm not a liar. I'm as honest as anyone you'll find on this planet. I know that for myself. Hi, I'm Linda Perry. And this is Billboard News.
Tetris Kelly:
Now, sitting across from an icon like you, I feel like you might never be asked this question. So, I want to start with this: Who is Linda Perry?
Linda Perry:
Linda Perry has been trying to figure it out. People think that, you know, just because someone is, you know, pretty tough. I'm aggressive. I'm a powerful person, I get that. And I see that in myself. I'm very talented. I'm smart. I'm a great mother. I'm a great friend. I'm all those things. I'm a great songwriter. But sometimes, you lose your way. That's what this movie is about. And in real time, I kind of figured things out. I'm still putting the pieces together. I don't think, honestly, anyone really knows who they are until they can be in harmony with everything. I guess I'm trying to get to that point where I don't have a reaction. Because reactions are emotional.
Tetris Kelly:
You've even said there's a kind of female Bruce Springsteen. Where does that analogy come from?
Linda Perry:
I love Bruce Springsteen, I was just making a joke about that. Because sometimes I like to think I'm Bruce Springsteen and sing like Bruce Springsteen, and then a song comes out and you know I should collaborate with Bruce Springsteen.
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