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The band initially formed in 1985, by friends Suzi Gardner (guitars, vocals) and Donita Sparks (guitars, vocals), before later being joined by Dee Plakas (drums) and Jennifer Finch (bass), after a number years of an ever-changing lineup. In 1988, they signed with Epitaph Records, releasing their self-titled debut that same year, followed by “Smell the Magic” in 1991, released on Sub Pop.
Their punk/metal hybrid failed to garner much success but following Nirvana’s breakout hit with “Nevermind,” alternative music found a surge of popularity. With 1992’s “Bricks are Heavy” (on Slash Records), their trashy punk sound broke into the charts, peaking at the top spot on Billboard’s Heatseekers Album charts. L7 brought a female voice into the grunge movement, also becoming involved in activism, often outspoken and outrageous in their public displays. They set up the non-profit ‘Rock for Choice’ organisation, providing a platform to raise support for women’s rights through annual concerts.
1994’s “Hungry For Stink” failed to live up to the success of its predecessor, yet L7 remained a respected act in alternative music. Releases and tours continued yet L7 were unable to maintain momentum and they eventually decided to depart on an indefinite hiatus in 2001. Nonetheless, L7 had helped provide a female voice in alternative music, inspiring the likes of Sleater-Kinney and the Donnas to also make raucous punk rock that challenged patriarchy and the status quo of alternative music. Along with the likes of Bikini Kill, they epitomised the riot grill movement that developed during the 1990s, which was continued in the following decade through bands such as Pussy Riot and Savages. As of 2014, they announced their return to music, revamping their act to the delight of old and new fans alike.
Live reviews
From being a longtime L7 fan ever since I was in high school back in '87, I always enjoyed the music that they put out. Although I wasn't familiar with the genre term at the time, I can safely say that they were my introduction into Grunge music.
Back in '92 after graduating from college, I found out on a foreign radio station in Italy that L7 was going to perform there sometime that year. At the time, I was still conjuring up a graduation present from my parents as I was currently stuck between a gaming console or a new TV. But having heard that news made me forget those two things altogether! I asked my dad if I could go to Italy alone to go see them perform. After several weeks of convincing, he finally agreed to let me go, so I packed my things and headed for Italy later that month, a day before they were set to perform.
The night of the performance I went to the ticket booth and purchased a ticket and entered the venue. I was in the center of the stage when they all came out and immediately started to play "Shove", one of my favorite songs. They went on to play other songs like "Just Like Me" and the time just seemed to fly by. At nights end, I was absolutely drained from the excitement and went back to the hotel. After arriving back home, I told my parents about the trip and they were happy that I had such a blast.
show redondo, banda devidamente ensaiada e profissa. Circo lotado e roda comendo solta. Engracado ver os homens adoradores do sagrado feminino que em casa sao misoginos naturais. Salve a hipocrisia masculina. Se eles entendessem um quinto do que elas falavam nas letras e no proprio show com certeza saiam correndo. Tem que rir para nao chorar. Ainda fui obrigada a escutar de uma mulher, madame sustentada pelo marido, que um dia vamos transcender a diferenca de generos. Coitada, ela nao entendeu nada sobre a luta do empoderamento feminino da qual a L 7 em tese faz parte. Em tese porque soube de varias atitudes delas que nao condizem exatamente com aquela fraternidade que deveria reinar na luta contra o machismo e a misoginia.....Enfim fica a reflexao eterna de que o santo de casa nao faz milagre, mas faz um bom show
deborah-sztajnberg
LOOOOOOVED IT !!!!!!
STOKED TO SEE L7 WHO I'VE LOVED SINCE I WAS 13 (37 NOW LOL)
NOTHING LIKE LIVE MUSIC .. THE ADRENALINE AND THE BASS PUMPING THRU YOU - WHAT A FEELING !!!!!!
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Now bring on DISTURBED next month - KEEEEEEN !!!!!!!
Downside - The drink prices were honestly AN ABSOLUTE JOKE ...I mean $41 for :-
2 x jack stubbies
1 x stubby beer
1 x glass coke
^^^ $41 !!???
Are you fking kidding me ???
GREEDY F@$KING ASSHOLES.
Woolems79
L7 fantastic gig packt out venue but they put on a great show sad Dee wasn't on drums but the man who took her place wow good player fantastic...the girls know how to rock the crowd..big up to l7 look forward to seeing you all again soon. I came back to bitch... yeah
Ernieonley
L7 deliver!!!! An amazing gig from the Queens of rock!!! The venue was buzzing and the anticipation was high to see such a monumental reunion. This type of gig doesn't come along everyday and this was no exception!!! Attitude oozing from every pour!!!
jamie-aylard
Great mix of songs great atmosphere all around I felt like it was 96 again and I'm ok with that for a night. Loved seeing them with my partner who has never seen them before, she loved it. BTW she's back to bitch.
uncle_buck
L7 is always a rocking show and did not disappoint at Elsewhere. They were fun,loud and had the crowd moving! It was really cool when Jennifer was taking pictures of the audience at the end of the show.
kookoocoffey
L7 out of this world if you never went then you missed out big time. They were fantastic and I was so close to the stage.wow.ive seen them 8 times now in the UK more times then nirvana.
Ernieonley
