L7 bassist Jennifer Finch will not join the all-female grunge band on their upcoming farewell tour after being diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer. The 59-year-old musician, a founding member of the group, now requires extensive medical care following multiple surgeries and complications.
Band announces Finch's withdrawal from Last Hurrah Tour
L7, formed in Los Angeles 40 years ago, had planned to embark on their Last Hurrah Tour in October 2026. In an Instagram post, the band wrote: 'Our beloved bandmate, sister and friend Jennifer Finch has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer. Following multiple surgeries and serious complications, Jennifer now requires extensive medical care, rehabilitation and professional in-home support.'
The band explained that the tour was planned with Finch's involvement when all four members were in good health, but she has asked them to continue without her. 'We will honor her request while making her care and well-being our immediate priority,' they concluded.
GoFundMe campaign raises over $213,000
A GoFundMe page has been established to support Finch's medical fees, in-home nursing care, and other expenses. The goal is $350,000 (£262,000), and as of now, over $213,300 (£159,700) has been raised. Notable donors include fellow punk band Garbage, who contributed $8,000 (£5,990), as well as Kathleen Hanna, Melanie Lynskey, Adrienne Armstrong (wife of Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong), and Bikini Kill.
Finch's team told Entertainment Weekly: 'The amount of love she's receiving is mind-blowing (very deservedly so) and speaks to the impact she's had on people across different facets of life worldwide.' Part of the funds will also go toward a 'significant creative project scheduled for release next year.'
Family shares personal message
On Finch's GoFundMe page, her family shared a photo of her in a hospital bed making a silly face, with a caption stating she 'has never gone quietly.' The post read: 'Jennifer has spent her life making noise. Making art. Making history. Challenging expectations. Kicking down doors. Showing up for people. Giving a damn when it would have been easier not to. Now it's our turn to show up for her.'
Finch's career and L7's legacy
Finch joined L7 in 1986 and became a driving force behind their success. The band rose to prominence in the late 80s punk scene, releasing four albums before a hiatus in 1996. They reformed in 2014 and released another record. L7 is best known for the track 'Pretend We're Dead,' which peaked at No. 21 on the UK singles chart and inspired the title of their 2016 documentary. Beyond music, Finch has worked as a photographer and actress, and collaborated with Courtney Love in her early career.
