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L7 Bassist's Memoir Unveils Raw Punk Life
18 Aug
Summary
- Jennifer Finch's memoir, 'Shooting Up and Making Out', released posthumously Jan. 19.
- The book details her life as a recovering addict, photographer, and L7 bassist.
- It was completed just before her death and co-written with Jeff Alulis.
Jennifer Finch, the iconic L7 bassist, will be remembered through her posthumous memoir, 'Shooting Up and Making Out: A Memoir of My Life in LA and L7,' releasing January 19.
Completed just before her passing, the book offers Finch's raw, candid perspective on her life. It chronicles her journey as a recovering addict, photographer, and co-founder of a pro-choice advocacy group, alongside her role in the all-female hard rock band L7.
The memoir delves into her early immersion in LA's hardcore punk scene, forming a band with notable figures at 19, and L7's rise during the grunge phenomenon. It also highlights her redefinition through sobriety and photography, facing a deadly illness with courage.
Co-written with Jeff Alulis, the memoir is described as "candid and clear-eyed," filled with "bracing, edgy wisdom." Alulis expressed heartbreak that Finch won't see its publication but is thrilled to share her story and legacy. Executive Editor Ben Schafer noted Finch poured her soul into the work, making it "as real as it gets."
