7 Year Bitch
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7 Year Bitch was an all-female, punk-influenced rock band in Seattle, Washington during the period 1990–1996. Although their fierce sound and the subject matter of their lyrics led some in the press to identify them as part of the riot grrl movement centered in nearby Olympia, Washington, they always rejected the connection. Their recording career included three full-length albums, Sick 'Em (1992), ¡Viva Zapata! (1994, named in honor of Mia Zapata), and Gato Negro (1996).
They were inspired (and initially mentored) by Mia Zapata of the Gits, another Seattle-based punk band; after Zapata was murdered in 1993, the members of Seven Year Bitch were instrumental in founding anti-violence and self-defense project Home Alive.
In 1990, vocalist Selene Vigil, guitarist Stefanie Sargent and drummer Valerie Agnew were playing in the Seattle group Barbie's Dream Car when their bassist left for Europe. They recruited Elizabeth Davis and played their first shows with the Gits. After a self-titled debut single in 1990, 7 Year Bitch signed with C/Z Records. The first album Sick 'Em appeared in 1992, but was overshadowed by Sargent's death (due to a drug overdose) just before it was released; Roisin Dunne became the guitarist's replacement the following year. In July 1993, Mia Zapata was brutally killed while walking home late at night; 7 Year Bitch recorded ¡Viva Zapata! as a tribute.
The group signed with Atlantic Records, and in 1996 released Gato Negro, their only major-label record; they broke up shortly after its release.
The band's name echoed the film Seven Year Itch.
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Band members
Selene Vigil
Selene Vigil was lead vocalist for 7 Year Bitch.
- Selene Vigil (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0896977/) at the Internet Movie Database
Lisa Faye Beatty
Lisa Faye Beatty played guitar for 7 Year Bitch.
Roisin Dunne
Roisin Dunne played guitar with 7 Year Bitch 1992–1996.
Valerie Agnew
Valerie Agnew was the drummer for 7 Year Bitch.
Elizabeth Davis
Elizabeth Davis performed as bassist with 7 Year Bitch until their breakup. Since then, she has played as part of Clone (a San Francisco band, 1999–2003) and has recently joined Von Iva.
Stefanie Sargent
Stefanie Sargent played guitar with 7 Year 1990–1992; she died of a heroin overdose.
U.S. Albums
Sick 'Em
Release Date: 01/01/1992
Label: C/Z Records
Track Listing
1. Chow Down (3:03)
2. Tired of Nothing (2:14)
3. Knot (5:08)
4. In Lust You Trust (3:25)
5. Sink (3:19)
6. Gun (2:16)
7. Lorna (1:56)
8. You Smell Lonely (2:03)
9. No Fucking War (1:53)
10. Dead Men Don't Rape (2:47)
11. 8-Ball Deluxe (2:52)
12 Can We Laugh Now? (2:32)
¡Viva Zapata!
Release Date: 01/01/1994
Track Listing
1. Scratch (1:59)
2. Hip Like Junk (3:50)
3. M.I.A. (3:54)
4. Derailed (3:11)
5. Cat's Meow (3:54)
6. Rock-A-Bye (2:39)
7. It's Too Late (2:39)
8. Damn Good and Well (1:59)
9. Kiss My Ass Goodbye (2:53)
10. Icy Blue (3:57)
11. Get Lit (1:53)
Gato Negro
Release Date: 03/12/1996
Label: Atlantic Records
Track Listing
1. History of My Future (2:14)
2. Crying Shame (4:09)
3. Disillusion (3:05)
4. Deep in the Heart (3:02)
5. Midst (3:29)
6. 24,900 Miles Per Hour (3:27)
7. Whoopie Cat (3:02)
8. Miss Understood (3:07)
9. Sore Subject (2:06)
10. Rest My Head (2:57)
11. 2nd Hand (1:44)
12. Jack (2:36)
Compilations
"Dead Men Don't Rape" on There's A Dyke In The Pit, Outpunk Records (1992)
External links
- Photos of 7 Year Bitch (http://www.panx.net/punkgirl/girl805.html)
- Unofficial band site (http://www.geocities.com/Hollywood/2200/)
