Posthumous Jennifer Finch Memoir Announced

L7 bassist Jennifer Finch's posthumous memoir is slated for release early next year. Co-authored by Jeff Alulis, the book, titled "Shooting Up and Making Out: A Memoir of My Life in LA and L7," will detail Finch's teenage years in the LA punk scene, her battle with heroin addiction, and her time in bands such as Courtney Love's Sugar Babydoll and L7, a groundbreaking feminist grunge act.

The memoir will be published on January 19, 2027, by Da Capo. Alulis revealed that he and Finch collaborated for two years to ensure she was content with the content, noting that this was no small feat given her meticulous nature. Alulis expressed his deep regret that Finch would not live to see the publication of her memoir, but emphasized his excitement to share her life and legacy with readers.

Finch passed away on July 18 at the age of 59 after being diagnosed with thyroid cancer in 2011 and subsequently brain cancer. Her L7 bandmates disclosed that "unforeseen complications" stemming from radiation treatment necessitated multiple surgeries. Despite these challenges, Finch had given her approval for the book. L7 has planned to continue with their North American farewell tour starting in October, following her passing.