Jennifer Finch Dead at 59: L7 Bassist and Rock Icon Remembered by Music Community

Jennifer Finch, the fearless bassist and co-vocalist of L7, has passed away at age 59 following a battle with aggressive brain cancer. The music world is reeling from the loss of one of the most influential female rockers of the nineties alternative scene. Finch joined L7 in 1986 and was a core member of the band’s classic lineup, helping create the critically acclaimed 1992 album‘Bricks Are Heavy,’which featured massive hits like‘Pretend We’re Dead’and‘Wargasm.’Though she left the band in 1996, she rejoined after L7’s 2014 reunion and was preparing for their farewell tour until her diagnosis.

The tributes have been pouring in from across the music industry, with major artists honoring her legacy and her kindness. Tom Morello of Rage Against the Machine called her‘an important fixture of the LA scene’and‘a true artist with a kind and welcoming heart.’Violet Grohl described her as‘such a force’who‘made so many feel so seen.’Courtney Love, Michael Stipe, and countless others have shared how much Finch meant to them personally and professionally. L7’s bandmates released a joint statement calling her their‘beloved bandmate, friend, and fellow troublemaker’who fought courageously.

Beyond her work with L7, Finch was a multi-disciplinary artist who worked as a photographer, writer, and visual artist, continuing to create and express herself throughout her life. The band’s planned farewell tour‘The Last Hurrah’is still moving forward as scheduled for October, reportedly at Finch’s request. What was your favorite Jennifer Finch or L7 moment? Share it in the comments and help us celebrate her incredible legacy.