Stefanie Sargent
Stefanie Sargent | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Stefanie Ann Sargent |
| Born | June 1, 1968 Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
| Died | June 27, 1992 (aged 24) Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
| Genres | Punk rock |
| Instruments | Guitar |
| Years active | 1990–1992 |
| Labels | C/Z |
| Associated acts | 7 Year Bitch |
Stefanie Ann Sargent (June 1, 1968 – June 27, 1992) was an American musician. She was the lead guitarist and co-founder of Seattle punk rock band 7 Year Bitch.[1][2]
Biography[]
Sargent was born to Paula and Kenneth Sargent on June 1, 1968, in Seattle, Washington, where she was raised. She attended Roosevelt High School, then transferred to the Summit K-12 Alternative School, and graduated at age 16.[3]
After leaving high school, Sargent worked various jobs and traveled across the West Coast. She had been a member of several bands by 1990, when she co-founded 7 Year Bitch alongside Selene Vigil, Valerie Agnew and Elizabeth Davis. She played guitar on the band's debut record, Sick 'Em (1992).
Death[]
Sargent was found dead in her Capitol Hill apartment on June 27, 1992, at the age of 24. After consuming alcohol and using heroin at a party, she returned home and passed out on her back. She died of asphyxiation after vomiting, having failed to wake up.
Discography[]
Albums[]
- Sick 'Em (C/Z Records, 1992).
Other contributions[]
- "8-Ball Deluxe" on Kill Rock Stars (Kill Rock Stars, Nov '12).
- "Dead Men Don't Rape" on There's A Dyke in the Pit (Outpunk/Harp Records, 1992).
References[]
- ^ "7 Year Bitch | Music Biography, Credits and Discography". AllMusic. Retrieved November 18, 2013.
- ^ "7 Year Bitch Discography at Discogs". Discogs.com. Retrieved November 18, 2013.
- ^ Macdonald, Patrick. "Living | Guitarist Sargent Found Dead | Seattle Times Newspaper". Community.seattletimes.nwsource.com. Retrieved November 18, 2013.
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