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Legendary folk singer Linda Perhacs reported missing
Folk singer-songwriter Linda Perhacs has been reported missing after friends and former collaborators said they had been unable to contact her for around eight months. The report has prompted a public appeal for information about the 82-year-old musician’s welfare, given her longstanding influence on experimental and psychedelic folk.
Perhacs was last seen at an assisted-living facility in California, where she had lived for eight years, before reportedly being discharged under the supervision of caregivers. Her former manager Laurel Stearns said a missing-person report was filed with the Los Angeles Police Department on 6 June, but friends have not been given an update because they lack a legal relationship to Perhacs. Her 1970 debut, Parallelograms, gained a cult following after its rediscovery in the 2000s; she later released albums in 2014 and 2017.
In short
- Linda Perhacs has been reported missing after eight months without contact.
- Friends seek information about the 82-year-old singer’s welfare.
- Police report filed, but friends have received no update.
Explained simply
Linda Perhacs is an American folk singer-songwriter known for her experimental approach to music. She recorded her debut album, Parallelograms, in 1970, but the record initially faded into obscurity. The album was rediscovered in the 2000s, when musicians and listeners recognised its artistic importance and impact on psychedelic folk music.
After decades of relative anonymity, Perhacs experienced a significant career resurgence following the rediscovery of her work. She has released albums in 2014 and 2017 and continued performing, proving that her music remains relevant and valued.
Perhacs is regarded as an important figure within experimental and folk music communities, respected for her artistic innovations and influence on other musicians. Her work remains valued by those interested in the history and development of psychedelic and experimental folk traditions.