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L7 Bassist Jennifer Finch Dies at 59 After Brain Cancer Battle

Jennifer Finch, the influential bassist for the grunge band L7, has died at the age of 59 following a battle with brain cancer. Finch was a pioneering figure in the Los Angeles punk scene and a tireless champion of indie rock.

19 Jul, 02:48 — 20 Jul, 02:48
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varietyMostly Factual6d ago

Jennifer Finch, L7 Bassist and Tireless Indie-Rock Champion, Dies After Battle With Brain Cancer

Jennifer Finch, bassist, singer and songwriter for the veteran indie-rock band L7, died Saturday after a battle with an aggressive form of brain cancer, according to a statement from the band’s rep. She was 59. A popular and well-known presence on the indie-rock scene of the 1990s, earlier in her career Finch played with Courtney […]

By Jem Aswad

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deadlineMostly Factual5d ago

Jennifer Finch Dies: L7 Bassist Who Battled Brain Cancer Was 59

Jennifer Finch, the powerhouse bassist of L7 during the band’s creative peak in the 1990s, has died. That, according to her Instagram account. She was 59. A social media post from the band today noted Finch waged “a long courageous fight with brain cancer.” Earlier this month, friends and family launched a GoFundMe page to […]

By Tomt

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rolling-stoneMostly Factual6d ago

Jennifer Finch, L7 Bassist, Dead at 59

Rocker was diagnosed with aggressive form of brain cancer

By Charisma Madarang

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billboardMostly Factual6d ago

Jennifer Finch, L7 Bassist and Los Angeles Punk Figure, Dies at 59

“We love her beyond words and will carry her with us always. Rest in power our dear friend," L7 wrote.

By Jessica Lynch

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enewsMixed6d ago

L7 Bassist Jennifer Finch Dead at 59 After Brain Cancer Battle

The rock world is mourning a tremendous loss. Days after rock band L7 announced that its bassist Jennifer Finch was battling "an aggressive form of brain cancer," the musician died on July 18, her...

By Paige Catton

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nmeMostly Factual6d ago

Jennifer Finch, L7 bassist and pioneering figure in LA punk scene, dies at 59

"A true original who lived entirely on her own terms. The impact she made on music, art, and everyone lucky enough to know her cannot be measured" The post Jennifer Finch, L7 bassist and pioneering figure in LA punk scene, dies at 59 appeared first on NME.

By Poppy Burton

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