Stefanie Sargent

Stefanie Sargent
Sargent c. 1990-1992
Sargent c. 1990-1992
Background information
Born
Stefanie Ann Sargent

(1968-06-01)June 1, 1968
Seattle, Washington, U.S.
DiedJune 27, 1992(1992-06-27) (aged 24)
Seattle, Washington, U.S.
GenresPunk rock
OccupationMusician
InstrumentGuitar
Years active1990–1992
LabelC/Z Records
Formerly of7 Year Bitch

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.[1][2] 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. 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.[3][4]

Early life

Sargent was born to Paula and Kenneth Sargent on June 1, 1968, in Seattle, Washington, where she was raised.[5] She attended Roosevelt High School, then transferred to the Summit K-12 Alternative School, and graduated at age 16.[5]

Career

After leaving high school, Sargent worked various jobs and traveled across the West Coast.[5] She was a member of several bands, including Barbie's Dream Car.[6]

In 1990, she co-founded 7 Year Bitch alongside Selene Vigil, Valerie Agnew and Elizabeth Davis.[5] The band made their debut opening for The Gits, then played at a Books for Prisoners Benefit concert.[6] Sargent played guitar on the band's debut record, Sick 'Em (1992).[5][7]

Death

Sargent was found dead in her Capitol Hill apartment on June 28, 1992.[5][8] After consuming alcohol and using heroin at a party after having been sober for eight months,[9][10] she returned home and passed out on her back.[9] She died of asphyxiation after vomiting, having failed to wake up.[9][10] A syringe was found near her body.[11]

Sargent died while 7 Year Bitch was recording their first full album, Sick 'Em,[12] which was originally scheduled to be released in July 1992,[5] but was postponed to October 1992 and was dedicated to her.[13] 7 Year Bitch's second album, ¡Viva Zapata! (1994), is a tribute to both Sargent and The Gits' lead singer Mia Zapata.[14]

Discography

Albums

Other contributions

References

  1. ↑ "7 Year Bitch | Music Biography, Credits and Discography". AllMusic. Retrieved November 18, 2013.
  2. ↑ "7 Year Bitch Discography at Discogs". Discogs.com. Retrieved November 18, 2013.
  3. ↑ Ali, Lorraine (July 17, 1994). "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. Archived from the original on December 26, 2025.
  4. ↑ Strauss, Neil (June 24, 1994). "Review/Rock; Four Women Crying Out Life's Pains and Losses". The New York Times. p. 17. Archived from the original on June 4, 2023. Retrieved June 5, 2023.
  5. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Patrick Macdonald; Joe Haberstroh (30 June 1992). "Guitarist Sargent Found Dead". The Seattle Times. Archived from the original on January 31, 2024. Retrieved 16 August 2022.
  6. 1 2 Thompson, Dave (2021-09-15). The Grunge Diaries: Seattle, 1990–1994. Rowman & Littlefield. p. 89. ISBN 978-1-4930-5570-8.
  7. ↑ Weidman, Rich (2023-01-15). Punk: The Definitive Guide to the Blank Generation and Beyond. Rowman & Littlefield. p. 238. ISBN 978-1-4930-6241-6.
  8. ↑ "Heroin's tragedy". Entertainment Weekly's EW.com. Archived from the original on 2016-10-09. Retrieved 2026-05-13.
  9. 1 2 3 Prato, Greg (2009). Grunge is Dead: The Oral History of Seattle Rock Music. Canada: ECW Press. pp. 359–360. ISBN 9781550228779.
  10. 1 2 "Int: Valerie Agnew, 7 Year Bitch". Popular 1 Magazine. August 2009. Archived from the original on September 4, 2009. Retrieved June 4, 2023.
  11. ↑ Talevski, Nick (2010-04-07). Rock Obituaries: Knocking On Heaven's Door. Omnibus Press. ISBN 978-0-85712-117-2.
  12. ↑ Ali, Lorraine (July 17, 1994). "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. Archived from the original on December 26, 2025.
  13. ↑ Strauss, Neil (June 24, 1994). "Review/Rock; Four Women Crying Out Life's Pains and Losses". The New York Times. p. 17. Archived from the original on June 4, 2023. Retrieved June 5, 2023.
  14. ↑ Stovall, Natasha (September 1994). "Spins: Platter du Jour". Spin Magazine.
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