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. 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 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 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. 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! (1994), is a tribute to both Sargent and The Gits' lead singer Mia Zapata.
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
1968 births
1992 deaths
American rock guitarists
Feminist musicians
Musicians from Seattle
20th-century American guitarists
Guitarists from Washington (state) 7 Year Bitch members Deaths from asphyxiation Alcohol-related deaths in Washington Drug-related deaths in Washington (state) 20th-century American women guitarists