Singer-songwriter Linda Perhacs, an 82-year-old psychedelic folk musician whose 1970 cult classic “Parallelograms” earned her a devoted following decades after its initial release, has been located and is safe, according to a statement released on July 30, 2026, by her former manager.
Laurel Stearns, who previously managed the artist, confirmed that Perhacs is now residing in a new care facility. The announcement came after months of uncertainty and a coordinated public search effort that began earlier in the week when friends and collaborators raised alarms about her unknown location.
“We are grateful to share that singer-songwriter Linda Perhacs has been located and is safe,” Stearns said. Law enforcement verified her whereabouts after concerned members of the music world filed police reports when attempts to contact her proved unsuccessful.
A Decades-Spanning Career and Unexpected Resurgence
The California native holds a distinctive position in folk music history. While working as a dental hygienist, she recorded “Parallelograms,” her debut that initially went unnoticed upon release in 1970. The album remained virtually unknown until the late Nineties, when it gradually attracted attention and cultivated a fervent fanbase who regarded it as a lost treasure of psychedelic folk.
High-profile musicians across genres championed her work, with Nas and Daft Punk introducing her unconventional sound to new generations. Among the influential musicians who have recognized her contributions are Sufjan Stevens, Devendra Banhart, Joanna Newsom and Julia Holter, with Holter participating in the recent efforts to find her.
The renewed interest ultimately led Perhacs to return to recording. In 2014, she released her second album, “The Soul of All Natural Things,” breaking a silence that had lasted for decades while Stearns served as her manager. She issued a third record, “I’m a Harmony,” in 2017.
Public Appeal Launched After Extended Silence
On Tuesday, July 28, Stearns joined Julia Holter, Jessica Hundley and Mark McNeill—a musician, filmmaker and dublab co-founder respectively—in issuing social media appeals seeking information about Perhacs’ whereabouts. The group of friends and collaborators mobilized after extended periods without communication.
Perhacs had departed from a residential care facility late last year—approximately eight months before the public campaign commenced—while under supervision of her legal guardian. When months elapsed without contact, Stearns reported her missing in early June. However, officials were unable to disclose details about her location to individuals who lacked legal standing in relation to the artist.
When questioned about where the musician had vanished, Stearns responded cryptically, calling the situation “very involved.”
The LAPD investigated in June following Stearns’ report but could only communicate findings to a family member or legal guardian. The artist had resided in an assisted living facility in California’s San Fernando Valley for the previous eight years. Guitarist and record producer Fernando Perdomo announced via social media that Adult Protective Services had joined efforts to verify the singer’s safety.
Supporters Mobilize and Privacy Requested
DJ and music producer Mark McNeill informed supporters on Thursday, July 30, 2026, that the musician had been found in her new facility, expressing appreciation for their determination. An Instagram post on the singer’s official account that same day reported the outcome, thanking the community for rallying to protect her welfare.
In her announcement, Stearns praised the reaction from fans, journalists, fellow musicians and the broader creative world, characterizing it as evidence of how profoundly Perhacs’ work has touched audiences. She acknowledged both law enforcement and individuals who worked discreetly to achieve this resolution.
Stearns requested that the public respect the artist’s privacy while those in her inner circle determine appropriate next steps. She expressed hope that this chapter would allow for healing, care and continued support for a musician whose ethereal recordings have touched countless people since their quiet debut more than fifty years ago.
