Jennifer Finch
American singer and bass player
Born
August 5th, 1966
58 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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A singer and bass player, contributed to the alternative rock scene in the 1990s. Played bass for the band L7, which was part of the grunge movement emerging from Seattle. The band released several albums, including 'Bricks Are Heavy' in 1992, which included the singles 'Pretend We're Dead' and 'Shitlist'. Additionally pursued photography and contributed to various artistic projects outside of music.
Played bass in the band L7
Released the album 'Bricks Are Heavy'
Contributed to the single 'Pretend We're Dead'
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