Dawn Richardson

The group’s 1992 debut album Bigger, Better, Faster, More! received Gold and Platinum status in the USA, was the #1 album in 8 countries, went Gold in 16 countries, and went Platinum in 7 countries. In 1993, the band's single "What’s Up?", a rock song written by lead singer Linda Perry, topped the charts, reaching #1 in twelve countries. However, after touring North America and Europe, the group disbanded in 1994 while in the middle of recording their second album.

On May 11, 2014, Richardson and 4 Non Blondes reunited to perform at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles, in a fundraiser to benefit the Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Center.

She is the author of six books, including most recently an instructional book with an accompanying video, Chart Topping Drum Fills (2014).

Richardson joined the band 4 Non Blondes in 1991, after the band had achieved local popularity in the San Francisco area. At the time, 4 Non Blondes had just been signed to Interscope Records. Richardson met the band through mutual friends and was asked to audition for them after the departure of their original drummer, Wanda Day. Richardson was hired directly after her audition, and relocated from Hollywood to San Francisco.

Dawn Richardson (born April 19, 1964) is an American rock drummer, teacher, and writer of instructional books on percussion. She is best known as drummer for the San Francisco-based band 4 Non Blondes from 1991 to 1994.