Stefanie Sargent
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]
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 |
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.