Written by: Alex Green

Jennifer Finch, the charismatic bassist/vocalist and songwriter for L7 has died.

Finch, who recently revealed she was battling an aggressive form of brain cancer, was 59.

The Los Angeles-born Finch got her start in music in 1984 alongside Courtney Love and Kat Bjelland (later of Babes In Toyland), when they all played together in the Bay Area outfit Sugar Babydoll.

Finch went on to play with the Pandoras before joining L7, where she played on a run of classic albums like Bricks Are Heavy (1992)  and Hungry For Stink (1994).

After leaving L7 in 1996, Finch played in OtherStarPeople, Betty Blowtorch, The Shocker and Sex In Progress.

In a press release, Finch’s publicist wrote of her passing: “A musician, photographer, writer and multidisciplinary artist, Jennifer was also a deeply loved partner, daughter, sister, bandmate and friend. Her impact on L7, the Los Angeles punk community, and generations of musicians and fans was profound. The extraordinary outpouring of love and support shown to Jennifer and those caring for her has meant more than words can express. Those closest to her have requested privacy and space to grieve during this extraordinarily difficult time.”

And L7 wrote of their fallen bandmate:

“We are shattered by the loss of our beloved bandmate, sister and friend Jennifer Finch, whose fierce spirit, humor and boundless creativity helped shape L7 and changed all of our lives forever. Jennifer was a true original who lived entirely on her own terms, and the impact she made on music, art and everyone lucky enough to know her cannot be measured. We love her beyond words and will carry her with us always. Rest in power our dear friend.  With Love, L7”