Who Are 4 Non Blondes and Why Are They Performing on ‘Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve 2026′?
What To Know
- 4 Non Blondes, known for their 1993 hit “What’s Up?”, are making a comeback with a performance on Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve and their first new album in over 30 years.
- The band, formed in 1989, gained fame for their blend of alternative rock and folk, and frontwoman Linda Perry later became a renowned songwriter and producer for major pop artists.
- Following a brief reunion in 2014, the group has announced a full reunion for 2025 with live shows and new music expected to be released in 2026.
If you grew up in the ’90s, you probably don’t need much of a refresher on who 4 Non Blondes are, but their name popping up on the lineup for Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest might feel kind of random. The San Francisco-based band was very popular in the early ’90s, leaving behind one of the decade’s most instantly recognizable songs, “What’s Up?” And even if you didn’t grow up in the ’90s, you might recognize bits of the song from its recent run as part of a viral trend on social media. Now, they are gearing up for a comeback, performing this New Year’s Eve and preparing to release their first new album in over 30 years.
Who are 4 Non Blondes?
4 Non Blondes formed in 1989 and broke through with their 1992 debut album Bigger, Better, Faster, More!, which spent more than a year on the Billboard 200 and went platinum in the U.S. The band’s sound blended alternative rock with folk influences and raw, emotional lyrics. Frontwoman Linda Perry became the group’s unmistakable voice and while “What’s Up?” became the defining hit, tracks like “Spaceman” and “Dear Mr. President” helped cement the band’s identity.
Despite their success, the band split in 1994, just a couple of years after their album took off. Perry later spoke openly about her frustrations with the record and the pressures surrounding the band’s sudden fame. What followed, however, turned Perry into one of the most influential behind-the-scenes figures in pop music, writing and producing hits for artists like Christina Aguilera, Pink, Alicia Keys and Gwen Stefani.
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Why are 4 Non Blondes appearing on Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest ?
Their upcoming appearance on Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest is not just a nostalgia booking; it reflects a genuine comeback moment. The band reunited for a one-off performance in 2014, then announced a full reunion in 2025, including live shows and plans for new music. Perry said on social media, according to Parade, “In the studio recording for 4 Non Blondes. This is one of the songs we’re working on. It’s called ‘It Follows,'” as she sang a bit part of the track. The official album title and its tracks have not yet been released, but fans can probably expect them sometime in 2026.
How to watch Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest
The special will air live beginning at 8/7c on December 31 on ABC, with an encore showing the following day on Hulu.
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