Stefanie Sargent
| Stefanie Sargent | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Stefanie Ann Sargent |
| Born |
June 1, 1968 Seattle, Washington, United States |
| Died |
June 27, 1992 (aged 24) Seattle, Washington, United States |
| 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 best known for being 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. She grew up in Seattle and attended Roosevelt High, then transferred to the Summit K-12 Alternative School, and graduated from high school at age 16.[3]
After graduating, Sargent worked in various jobs and traveled through the West Coast, having played in several bands before 1990, when she co-founded 7 Year Bitch alongside Selene Vigil, Valerie Agnew and Elizabeth Davis. She played in the band's debut record, Sick 'Em (1992).
Death
Sargent was found dead in her Capitol Hill apartment on June 27, 1992. She had passed out on her back after returning home from a party where she had drunk alcohol and taken a small amount of heroin. She died of asphyxiation when she failed to wake up after vomiting. She was 24.
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 2013-11-18.
- ↑ "7 Year Bitch Discography at Discogs". Discogs.com. Retrieved 2013-11-18.
- ↑ Macdonald, Patrick. "Living | Guitarist Sargent Found Dead | Seattle Times Newspaper". Community.seattletimes.nwsource.com. Retrieved 2013-11-18.