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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.

via Rolling Stone|

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entertainment1 month ago•35 min saved

90s alt-rock legend dies after revealing brain cancer battle

Jennifer Finch, the bassist and vocalist of the 1990s alt-rock band L7, has died at age 59, just days after she publicly announced she was battling brain cancer.

via WKRC|

#90s-rock #brain-cancer #entertainment

music1 month ago•17 min saved

Jennifer Finch, L7’s Indie-Rock Trailblazer, Dies After Brain Cancer Battle

Jennifer Finch, bassist for the veteran indie-rock band L7, died at 59 after a battle with an aggressive brain cancer. A beloved figure in the 1990s punk/indie scene, she previously played with Courtney Love in Sugar Baby Doll and helped shape L7’s sound on landmark albums like Bricks Are Heavy. A GoFundMe set up to aid her treatment quickly surpassed its $350,000 goal with contributions from peers including Green Day, Pearl Jam and Tool. Finch’s legacy spans music, photography and writing, influencing a generation of women in rock, and she remained active with L7 until this year.

via Variety|

#brain-cancer #gofundme #indie-rock

entertainment1 month ago•15 min saved

Jennifer Finch, L7’s Iconic Bassist, Passes Away at 59 After Brain Cancer Battle

Jennifer Finch, the powerhouse bassist of L7 during their 1990s peak, has died at 59 after a long battle with brain cancer, per a band Instagram post. A GoFundMe for in-home nursing care and therapy has raised over $395,000 toward a $350,000 goal. Finch joined L7 in 1986, left in 1996 to get sober and grieve her father, and returned from 2014–2026; she also played in Sugar Babydoll and appeared in John Waters’ Serial Mom. The band’s tribute calls her a true original whose impact on music and art cannot be measured.

via Deadline|

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obits1 month ago•134 min saved

Riot-Grrrl Icon Jennifer Finch, L7’s Bassist, Dies at 59

Jennifer Finch, the brain cancer–fighting bassist for LA punk icons L7, died at 59. A pivotal figure in the LA scene, she joined L7 in 1986, helped propel their 1992 hit 'Pretend We're Dead,' left in 1997, and returned for the 2014 reunion; she was featured in the documentary L7: Pretend We're Dead, with tributes from peers like Tom Morello.

via Vulture|

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music1 month ago•4 min saved

Jennifer Finch, L7 Co-Founder and Grunge Icon, Dies at 59

Jennifer Finch, bassist and co-founder of the 90s feminist grunge band L7, died at 59 after an aggressive brain cancer diagnosis (she’d previously battled thyroid cancer). Bandmates mourned her fierce creativity and impact on music and politics; Finch helped form L7 in 1985 and played on their first four albums, including the hit “Pretend We’re Dead.” L7 had reunion tours and new material and planned a fall farewell tour without her, as peers paid tribute.

via Pitchfork|

#feminist-rock #grunge #jennifer-finch

music-news1 month ago•16 min saved

L7’s Jennifer Finch Dies at 59, Leaving a Lasting Punk Legacy

Jennifer Finch, the bassist, vocalist and songwriter whose ferocious playing helped power L7's 1990s alt‑punk surge, died at 59 after an aggressive brain cancer. Tributes from L7 praised her fierce spirit and pivotal role in shaping the band’s sound as she battled illness ahead of a farewell tour.

via Billboard|

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music1 month ago•15 min saved

Jennifer Finch, L7’s Bassist, Passes Away at 59

Jennifer Finch, the longtime bassist for influential rock band L7, died at 59 after an aggressive brain cancer diagnosis, with the band confirming the news on Instagram and praising her fierce spirit and creativity. Finch joined L7 in 1987 and helped define their 1990s peak, later playing with OtherStarPeople and the Shocker, launching Little Pusher Records, reuniting with L7 in 2015, and contributing to the 2019 Scatter the Rats, while undergoing surgeries and facing extensive care during her illness.

via Rolling Stone|

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L7’s Jennifer Finch Battles Brain Cancer as Farewell Tour Moves Forward

Jennifer Finch, the bassist/singer for L7, reveals an aggressive brain cancer diagnosis that will keep her from participating in the band’s farewell tour. She’s undergone multiple surgeries and will need ongoing medical and in-home care. Friends and family launched a GoFundMe to cover treatment and support Finch’s archival and creative projects. Despite the news, L7 plans to press on with the tour, with bandmate Donita Sparks expressing support and solidarity.

via Stereogum|

#brain-cancer #farewell-tour #gofundme

music1 month ago•13 min saved

L7's Jennifer Finch Battles Brain Cancer, GoFundMe Launched

Jennifer Finch, L7's bassist, has been diagnosed with an aggressive brain cancer and is undergoing treatment including multiple surgeries. A GoFundMe was launched to cover medical and in-home care costs and to support her creative projects; Finch will miss the U.S. leg of L7's Last Hurrah Tour as the band continues.

via Rolling Stone|

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