Jennifer Finch Remembered: The Punk Glue Behind L7 and LA’s Scene

Jennifer Finch, L7’s bassist and a cornerstone of LA’s punk scene, died at 59 from brain cancer. Tributes from Courtney Love, Flea, Tom Morello, Billy Corgan, and others celebrate her fearless artistry and generosity. Finch’s upcoming memoir Shooting Up and Making Out, co-written with Jeff Alulis, chronicles her tumultuous childhood, sobriety, activism (Rock for Choice), and enduring friendships with Love, Morello, and other rock luminaries. L7 plans a fall “Last Hurrah” tour to bid farewell, highlighting Finch’s lasting influence on women in rock and the DIY LA underground.