This Classic Hit 

is More Relevant Than Ever

The hit song “What’s Up?” rings as true today as it did in 1993. 4 Non Blondes lasted only a short while, but they left an enduring mark on 90s music. They expressed through their lyrics what people were feeling at the time. And it’s not unlike the feelings we’re experiencing in our current times. Let’s find out what’s happening with “What’s Up?” and how it still speaks to many of us.

Who Originally Wrote “What’s Up?”

Who Originally Wrote “What’s Up?”

Formed in 1989, 4 Non Blondes blasted onto the music scene from their home base in San Francisco, California. The original formation included four dark-haired female members – Linda Perry (lead singer), Christa Hillhouse (bass), Shaunna Hall (guitar), and Wanda Day (drums).

A Reboot

A Reboot

The band fired their original guitarist and drummer while producing their first (and only) album Bigger, Better, Faster, More! Guitarist Louis Metoyer replaced Shaunna Hall, and drummer Dawn Richardson replaced Wanda Day. They were no longer an all-female band but remained four non-blondes.

What Was 4 Non Blondes Creative Process for “What’s Up?”

What Was 4 Non Blondes Creative Process for “What’s Up?”

While the lyrics to What’s Up aren’t overtly political, they can be seen as a commentary on social ills. Written during the early days of George H.W. Bush’s presidency, the song became an anthem of the times.

Did 4 Non Blondes Ever Reunite?

Did 4 Non Blondes Ever Reunite?

The band reunited in 2014 for the Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Center’s “An Evening For Women” fundraiser. 4 Non Blondes performed “What’s Up?” that night for the first time in over 20 years. Linda Perry sang the song with as much emotion as she had in 1992 when the band first performed it.

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