Legendary Musician Linda Perry Slams 'American Idol'! | HPL

Linda Perry, the iconic singer-songwriter and front woman of the 90's rock band "4 Non Blondes" joins Jacob in studio. Here she explains why she is not a fan of singing competitions. HuffPost Live is a live-streaming network that puts you, the community, front and center. HuffPost Live streams 12 hours of original programming 5 days a week with highlights showing overnight and on weekends. We operate out of state-of-the-art studios in New York and Los Angeles and feature a rotating team of hosts and producers.

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[TheLochs]

As a pro musician who has been in the industry for over 25 years I can honestly say I have played with or seen such incredible singers that would smoke most people on these so called talent shows. But they won't enter because they are 1, older, or 2, dont want to denigrate themselves on a glorified talent contest. Its a shame. Its horrible. The industry is F'd.

[dramaleks]

one of the best Kelly Clarkson shoutouts ever!

[robangel]

Linda is FUCKING AMAZING!!! Excuse my language, but I cant emphasize enough. Shes so Real, and Honest. She knows REAL music, and understands the shit so many crappy people are putting out nowadays isnt good at all

[colevosburyofficial]

I was a top 5 contestant on The Voice and Linda is 100% right. It's a very hollow form of success. I was 21 years old at the time and I went on the show because I wanted to be famous. I wanted adulation and recognition (that I hadn't earned) And it amounted to nothing but a few months of good paying gigs. I erroneously thought that people watched those shows looking for new artists to follow their eventual creative output but I was wrong. They watch because they like that tv show, and nothing more. Now I make my music and put it out which is enough for me, but I have released 10 albums since then and all of the people who "voted for me" don't support it in any way. My original music is completely over-shadowed by the 10 karaoke songs I recorded for The Voice. What Linda Perry is saying is a tough pill to swallow, and it's the reality. I love her.

[lornemacdougall]

I love Linda and her band they are phenominal Linda is so very talented in singing and writing songs

[jammybadger]

Love that she gave PJ Harvey a shout out, both amazing artists.

[randywoolum]

I have to agree. Most of the American Idol, and The Voice contestants sound like generic run around town singers. Not saying they're bad, but I've never heard one that made me say WOW! And she's right, they're not artists, they're people who sing, and singing...someone else's song no less, isn't going to get you a mansion in Malibu with a shelf full of Grammy's. There's tons and tons of people who can not everyone can be an artist.

[timrush]

Always loved her as an artist. Now the more I hear her talk the more I like her as a person. She tells it like it is!

[dasnitch]

I've been saying this for so long. We are saturated with singers but missing ARTISTS.

[MarjolaineDaudrumez]

I was really happy wen she talked about Kelly in a positive way because she is VERY talented!

[CathyPrestley]

actually she speaks a lot of sense she's only tellin what many of us logical yet common ppl (public) think but don't say out loud or can't say out loud coz we aren't on tv but finally someone who is can say it.. these music competitions are fraud when it comes to talent and idols

[cfg]

She was honest, without disrespecting the contestants.

[lehisilver]

I love Linda Perry's music she's absolutely awesome 🤓

[matthewhoward]

100% agree they suck, you have to earn your place in music.

[QwidgyboMan]

Song writing, Linda. It's song writing you're looking for. I agree wholeheartedly. These talent show people, for the most part, are not song writers. Absolutely, who cares if they can sing. That will not sustain a career. To be an artist you have to create. They're not creators.

[kristencroft]

I was about to be a little disappointed in what she was saying...and then she said, "except Kelly Clarkson. She would have made it!"

Yup...I agree 100% with what she's saying!!!

[HarleyFurgesson]

The music industry has changed beyond recognition in recent years, the true artists, the ones with talent are ignored if they are not attractive on camera or won't bend at the knee to the record labels or express opinions not widely respected, meanwhile the record company's care about one thing, the bottom line, how much money can we make out of this attractive audience pleasing sucker, before we throw them to the dogs and consign them to the vast music history quick fire library, Linda's right, most wouldn't have made it without BGT Most can read a book, it doesn't mean everyone can write one.

[gman]

Great opinion and love how she acknowledges Kelly Clarksons talent.

[Mick_Aus]

She's a gem and she is spot on...

[jammts]

You are extremely special....i grew up on the best music ever it would have not been complete without hearing your soul....thank you so very mush for shareing your