Jennifer Finch, bassist of L7, has died. The heartfelt message from her bandmates

Jennifer Finch, L7's longtime bassist, has died at the age of 59 after a long battle against an aggressive form of brain cancer, an illness she had spoken about publicly in recent weeks. The news was announced by her bandmates in a message posted on social media: "With very heavy hearts we announce that today our beloved bandmate, friend and partner in crime Jennifer Finch has passed away. She fought a long and courageous battle against brain cancer and was loved by so many extraordinary friends, fellow musicians and fans around the world. We love you, Jennifer."

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Having joined L7 in 1986, Finch was one of the band's key figures, contributing not only as bassist but also to writing the group's material. Alongside Donita Sparks, Suzi Gardner and Dee Plakas, she helped define a powerful, abrasive sound that fused punk, grunge and hard rock with lyrics steeped in irony, rage and social critique.
L7 were one of the emblematic bands of early-Nineties alternative rock and played a key role in asserting a female presence within a scene dominated by male groups. Although often linked to the riot grrrl movement, they always retained a strong identity rooted in punk and hard rock, becoming a touchstone for entire generations of women musicians. Jennifer Finch took part in the band's most successful period, recording landmark albums such as "Smell The Magic" (1990), "Bricks Are Heavy" (1992) and "Hungry For Stink" (1994). In particular, "Bricks Are Heavy", produced by Butch Vig, established L7 on the international scene thanks to the success of the single "Pretend We're Dead", which became one of the defining songs of Nineties alternative rock.

In 1995 Jennifer Finch adopted the stage surname "Precious" in tribute to her adoptive father, who died that same year. After leaving L7 in 1996, she formed OtherStarPeople and later The Shocker. In 2014 she rejoined the band for its reunion, taking part in tours and also recording "Scatter the Rats", the album released in 2019.
Alongside her musical career, she also pursued work as a photographer. In 2006 she presented an exhibition dedicated to the Los Angeles punk scene, featuring a collection of photographs documenting the movement's key figures and atmosphere.

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