Stefanie Sargent


Stefanie Ann Sargent was an American musician. She was the lead guitarist and co-founder of Seattle punk rock band 7 Year Bitch. She died from asphyxiation after choking on her vomit at the age of 24 on June 27, 1992, four months before the release of 7 Year Bitch's debut album, Sick 'Em.

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.
After leaving high school, Sargent worked various jobs and traveled across the West Coast. She was a member of several bands, including Barbie's Dream Car. In 1990, she co-founded 7 Year Bitch alongside Selene Vigil, Valerie Agnew and Elizabeth Davis. The band made their debut opening for The Gits then played at a Books for Prisoners Benefit concert. Sargent played guitar on the band's debut record, Sick 'Em.

Death

Sargent was found dead in her Capitol Hill apartment on June 28, 1992. After consuming alcohol and using heroin at a party after having been sober for eight months, she returned home and passed out on her back. She died of asphyxiation after vomiting, having failed to wake up. A syringe was found near her body.
Sargent died while 7 Year Bitch was recording their first full album, Sick 'Em, which was released in October 1992 and was dedicated to her. 7 Year Bitch's second album, ¡Viva Zapata!, is a tribute to both Sargent and The Gits' lead singer Mia Zapata.

Discography

Albums

Other contributions

  • "8-Ball Deluxe" on Kill Rock Stars.
  • "Dead Men Don't Rape" on There's A Dyke in the Pit.