Stefanie Sargent
Stefanie Ann Sargent (June 1, 1968 – June 27, 1992) was an American musician who was the original guitarist and co-founder of the punk rock band 7 Year Bitch. She was also referred to by her nickname "Friday". Sargent died of asphyxiation from vomiting due to a heroin overdose in June 1992 at the age of 24, having been sober for eight months before relapsing.
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Stefanie Sargent
- Name
- Stefanie Sargent
- Birth Name
- Stefanie Ann Sargent
- Born
- 1 June 1968
- Birthplace
- Seattle, Washington, U.S.
- Died
- 27 June 1992
- Occupation
- Musician
- Nationality
- United States
- Fields
- punk rock
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Biography
The band's debut studio album, Sick 'Em (1992), which was the only one to feature Sargent, was scheduled to be released in July 1992, but was postponed to October 1992 to allow time for friends and family to mourn. Following careful consideration and a period of uncertainty, the surviving members of 7 Year Bitch made the decision to continue and recruited Roisin Dunne as their new guitarist.
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Key facts
• Name — Stefanie Sargent • Birth Name — Stefanie Ann Sargent • Born — 1 June 1968 • Birthplace — Seattle, Washington, U.S. • Died — 27 June 1992 • Place of death — Seattle, Washington, U.S. • Instrument — Guitar • Genre — Punk rock • Occupation — Musician • Years Active — 1990–1992 • Label — C/Z Records • Past Member Of — 7 Year Bitch
Early life
Early life
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.
Career
Career
After leaving high school, Sargent worked various jobs and traveled across the West Coast. She was a member of several bands, including Barbie's Dream Car. In 1990, she co-founded 7 Year Bitch alongside Selene Vigil, Valerie Agnew and Elizabeth Davis. The band made their debut opening for The Gits, then played at a Books for Prisoners Benefit concert. Sargent played guitar on the band's debut record, Sick 'Em (1992).
Death
Death
Sargent was found dead in her Capitol Hill apartment on June 28, 1992. After consuming alcohol and using heroin at a party after having been sober for eight months, she returned home and passed out on her back. She died of asphyxiation after vomiting, having failed to wake up. A syringe was found near her body. Sargent died while 7 Year Bitch was recording their first full album, Sick 'Em, which was originally scheduled to be released in July 1992, but was postponed to October 1992 and was dedicated to her. 7 Year Bitch's second album, ¡Viva Zapata! (1994), is a tribute to both Sargent and The Gits' lead singer Mia Zapata.
Albums
Albums
• Sick 'Em (C/Z Records, 1992).
Other contributions
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).
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- 1.AllMusic. 7 Year Bitch | Music Biography, Credits and Discography.
- 2.Discogs.com. 7 Year Bitch Discography at Discogs.
- 3.Ali, Lorraine. POP MUSIC : Survival of the Rawest : Death has touched 7 Year Bitch several times in the last two years, but the group has turned its grief and anger into intense songs that have attracted a loyal following in alternative circles. Los Angeles Times. July 17, 1994.
- 4.Strauss, Neil. Review/Rock; Four Women Crying Out Life's Pains and Losses. The New York Times. 17. June 24, 1994.
- 5.Guitarist Sargent Found Dead. The Seattle Times. 30 June 1992.
- 6.Thompson, Dave. The Grunge Diaries: Seattle, 1990–1994. Rowman & Littlefield. 89. 2021-09-15. 978-1-4930-5570-8.
- 7.Weidman, Rich. Punk: The Definitive Guide to the Blank Generation and Beyond. Rowman & Littlefield. 238. 2023-01-15. 978-1-4930-6241-6.
- 8.Heroin's tragedy. Entertainment Weekly's EW.com.
- 9.Int: Valerie Agnew, 7 Year Bitch. Popular 1 Magazine. August 2009.
- 10.Prato, Greg. Grunge is Dead: The Oral History of Seattle Rock Music. ECW Press. 359–360. 2009. 9781550228779.
- 11.Talevski, Nick. Rock Obituaries: Knocking On Heaven's Door. Omnibus Press. 2010-04-07. 978-0-85712-117-2.
- 12.Ali, Lorraine. POP MUSIC : Survival of the Rawest : Death has touched 7 Year Bitch several times in the last two years, but the group has turned its grief and anger into intense songs that have attracted a loyal following in alternative circles. Los Angeles Times. July 17, 1994.
- 13.Strauss, Neil. Review/Rock; Four Women Crying Out Life's Pains and Losses. The New York Times. 17. June 24, 1994.
- 14.Stovall, Natasha. Spins: Platter du Jour. Spin Magazine. September 1994.
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