Valerie Agnew
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Valerie Agnew | |
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Born | citation needed] | January 13, 1969 [
Origin | Ohio, United States[citation needed] |
Genres | Grunge, punk rock, |
Occupation(s) | Musician |
Instrument | Drums |
Years active | 1990–97 |
Labels | C/Z Records, Atlantic Records, Man's Ruin |
Member of | 7 Year Bitch |
Valerie Agnew is an American musician best known as the drummer of 7 Year Bitch.[1][2][3]
Career
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Agnew moved from Ohio to Seattle, Washington, where she met the musicians that would become her future bandmates: Selene Vigil (vocals), Elizabeth Davis (bass), and Stefanie Sargent (lead guitar).[4] They formed 7 Year Bitch and signed with C/Z Records.[1] They released their debut album Sick 'Em in 1992.[1] 7 Year Bitch's career came to a close in 1997,[5] after a final tour with San Francisco's Lost Goat.[citation needed]
Agnew also worked as a massage therapist[6][7] and was a shareholder at Rainbow Grocery Cooperative,[8] a worker-owned grocery in San Francisco for over 22 years.[8][4] Since 2021, Agnew works as a region manager at Independent Natural Food Retailers.[8]
Personal life
While still living in Ohio, Agnew dated Steve Moriarty, the drummer for the American punk band The Gits.[9] Additionally, Agnew was a very close friend of Mia Zapata, the band's frontwoman.[9]
Discography
Albums
- Sick 'Em (C/Z Records, 1992).
- ¡Viva Zapata! (C/Z Records, 1994).
- Gato Negro (Atlantic Records, 1996).
Singles/EPs
- "Lorna" b/w "No Fucking War," "You Smell Lonely" (Rathouse/Face The Music Records), (1991; reissued by C/Z Records in 1992).
- "Antidisestablishmentarianism EP" (Rugger Bugger Records, 1992)
- "7 Year Bitch" / "Thatcher on Acid" "Can We Laugh Now?" / "No Fucking War" (Clawfist Records, 1992)
- "7 Year Bitch EP" (C/Z Records, 1992)
- "Rock-A-Bye Baby" b/w "Wide Open Trap" (C/Z Records, 1994)
- "The History of My Future" b/w "24,900 Miles Per Hour" (promo only) (Atlantic Records, 1996)
- "24,900 Miles Per Hour" (promo only) (Atlantic Records, 1996)
- "Miss Understood" b/w "Go!" (Man's Ruin, 1996)
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).
- "The Scratch" on Power Flush: San Francisco, Seattle & You (Rathouse/Broken Rekids, 1993).
- "In Lust You Trust" on Rawk Atlas (promo only) (C/Z Records, 1993).
- "Dead Men Don't Rape" on Progression (Progression, 1994).
- "The Scratch," "Icy Blue" on the Mad Love Motion Picture Soundtrack (Zoo Records, 1995).
- "Kiss My Ass Goodbye" on Seattle Women in Rock: A Diverse Collection (Insight Records, 1995).
- "Damn Good And Well" on Space Mountain (Rough Trade Publishing, 1995).
- "The Scratch" on Take A Lick (promo only) (BMG, 1995).
- "M.I.A." on Notes From The Underground, Vol. 2 (Priority Records, 1995).
- "Mad Dash" on Home Alive: The Art Of Self-Defense (Epic Records, 1996).
- "24,900 Miles Per Hour" on huH Music Sampler No. 23 (promo only, RayGun Press, 1996).
- "Knot (Live)" on Hype! The Motion Picture Soundtrack (Sub Pop Records, 1996).
- "Damn Good And Well" on Rough Cuts: The Best Of Rough Trade Publishing, 1991–1995 (Rough Trade Publishing, 1997).
- "Rock-A-Bye Baby" on She's A Rebel (Beloved/Shanachie Records, 1997).
- "Shake Appeal" on We Will Fall: The Iggy Pop Tribute (Royalty Records, 1997).
- "M.I.A." on Whatever: The 90's Pop & Culture Box (Flying Rhino Records/WEA, 2005).
- "The Scratch" on Sleepless in Seattle: The Birth Of Grunge (LiveWire Recordings, 2006).
Music videos
- "In Lust You Trust" (1992)
- "Hip Like Junk" (1994)
- "24,900 Miles Per Hour" (1996)
Filmography
Film
References
- ^ a b c Ali, Lorraine (July 17, 1994). "POP MUSIC : Survival of the Rawest : Death has touched 7 Year Bitch several times in the last two years, but the group has turned its grief and anger into intense songs that have attracted a loyal following in alternative circles". Los Angeles Times.
- ^ "7 Year Bitch Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More". AllMusic. Archived from the original on April 2, 2019. Retrieved December 22, 2021.
- ^ "7 Year Bitch". Discogs. Archived from the original on October 20, 2021. Retrieved December 22, 2021.
- ^ a b "Valerie Agnew". thesestreets.org. June 4, 2023. Archived from the original on February 7, 2023. Retrieved June 5, 2023.
- ^ Wojcik, Alexandria (November 24, 2015). "7 Year Bitch Announce New 'Live at Moe' Album, Share "The Scratch" [LISTEN]". Music Times. Archived from the original on April 9, 2016. Retrieved June 5, 2023.
- ^ "Int: Valerie Agnew, 7 Year Bitch". Popular 1 Magazine. August 2009. Archived from the original on September 4, 2009. Retrieved June 4, 2023.
- ^ Berman, Judy (June 17, 2010). "'90s Grunge Bands: Where Are They Now?". Flavorwire. Archived from the original on October 25, 2021. Retrieved June 5, 2023.
- ^ a b c "2021 INFRA Fall Newsletter by Natural Food Retailers". Issuu. February 23, 2022. p. 12.
- ^ a b Arieff, Rachel (February 2009). "Interview: Steve Moriarty of The Gits". Rachel Arieff. Archived from the original on January 18, 2021. Retrieved December 22, 2021.
- ^ Sheffield, Rob (March 22, 2020). "Riot Grrrl Album Guide". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on May 17, 2020. Retrieved June 5, 2023.