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{{short description|American drummer}}
{{short description|American drummer}}
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{{Infobox musical artist
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Valerie Agnew
| name = Valerie Agnew
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1969|01|13}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1969|01|13}}{{citation needed|date=June 2023}}
| origin = Ohio, United States
| origin = Ohio, United States{{citation needed|date=June 2023}}
| instrument = Drums
| instrument = Drums
| genre = [[Grunge]], [[punk rock]],
| genre = [[Grunge]], [[punk rock]],
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| years_active = 1990–97
| years_active = 1990–97
| label = [[C/Z Records]], [[Atlantic Records]], [[Man's Ruin]]
| label = [[C/Z Records]], [[Atlantic Records]], [[Man's Ruin]]
| associated_acts = [[7 Year Bitch]] [[The Gits]]
| current_member_of = [[7 Year Bitch]]
}}
}}


'''Valerie Agnew''' is an American musician best known as the drummer of [[7 Year Bitch]].<ref name="latimes">{{Cite web |last=Ali |first=Lorraine |date=July 17, 1994 |title=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 |url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1994-07-17-ca-16703-story.html |website=[[Los Angeles Times]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/7-year-bitch-mn0000479632|title=7 Year Bitch Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More|website=AllMusic|access-date=December 22, 2021|archive-date=April 2, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190402181220/https://www.allmusic.com/artist/7-year-bitch-mn0000479632|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/artist/307066-7-Year-Bitch|title=7 Year Bitch|website=Discogs|access-date=December 22, 2021|archive-date=October 20, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211020191743/https://www.discogs.com/artist/307066-7-Year-Bitch|url-status=live}}</ref>
'''Valerie Agnew''' is best known as the drummer of [[7 Year Bitch]]. 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). They formed 7 Year Bitch and signed with [[C/Z Records]]. They released their debut album ''[[Sick 'Em]]'' in 1992.


== Career ==
While still living in Ohio, Agnew dated Steve Moriarty, the drummer for the American punk band [[the Gits]]. Additionally, Agnew was a very close friend of [[Mia Zapata]], the band's frontwoman.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|title=[:en]Interview: Steve Moriarty of The Gits[:]|url=https://rachelarieff.com/en/eng-interviews/eng-interview-with-steve-moriarty-of-the-gits/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-12-22|website=Rachel Arieff|language=en-US|archive-date=January 18, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210118190507/https://rachelarieff.com/en/eng-interviews/eng-interview-with-steve-moriarty-of-the-gits/}}</ref> In 1993, Zapata was brutally raped and murdered while walking home late at night. In response, Agnew and 7 Year Bitch released the album ''[[¡Viva Zapata!]]'', dedicated to Zapata. The album also featured songs about former guitarist Stefanie Sargent, who died due to a drug overdose on June 27, 1992. In 1995, the band signed with [[Atlantic Records]], and a year later released their final studio album, ''[[Gato Negro]]''. With the recent departure of their guitarist, [[Roisin Dunne]], and the geographical separation between bandmates, 7 Year Bitch's career came to a close after a final tour with San Francisco's Lost Goat.
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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 (bassist)|Elizabeth Davis]] (bass), and [[Stefanie Sargent]] (lead guitar).<ref name="thesestreets">{{Cite web |date=June 4, 2023 |title=Valerie Agnew |url=https://thesestreets.org/valerie-agnew/ |website=thesestreets.org |access-date=June 5, 2023 |archive-date=February 7, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230207123416/https://thesestreets.org/valerie-agnew/ |url-status=live }}</ref> They formed 7 Year Bitch and signed with [[C/Z Records]].<ref name="latimes"/> They released their debut album ''[[Sick 'Em]]'' in 1992.<ref name="latimes"/> 7 Year Bitch's career came to a close in 1997,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wojcik |first=Alexandria |date=November 24, 2015 |title=7 Year Bitch Announce New 'Live at Moe' Album, Share "The Scratch" [LISTEN] |url=https://www.musictimes.com/articles/55744/20151124/7-year-bitch-announce-new-live-moe-album-share-scratch.htm |website=[[Music Times]] |access-date=June 5, 2023 |archive-date=April 9, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160409212845/http://www.musictimes.com/articles/55744/20151124/7-year-bitch-announce-new-live-moe-album-share-scratch.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> after a final tour with San Francisco's Lost Goat.{{citation needed|date=June 2023}}


Agnew also worked as a [[Massage|massage therapist]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 2009 |title=Int: Valerie Agnew, 7 Year Bitch |url=http://popular1.com/revista/articlesinterviews/articles-in-english/interview-with-valerie-agnew-of-7-year-bitch/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090904073656/http://popular1.com/revista/articlesinterviews/articles-in-english/interview-with-valerie-agnew-of-7-year-bitch/ |archive-date=September 4, 2009 |access-date=June 4, 2023 |website=[[Popular 1 Magazine]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Berman |first=Judy |date=June 17, 2010 |title='90s Grunge Bands: Where Are They Now? |url=https://www.flavorwire.com/98576/90s-grunge-bands-where-are-they-now |website=[[Flavorwire]] |access-date=June 5, 2023 |archive-date=October 25, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211025212329/https://www.flavorwire.com/98576/90s-grunge-bands-where-are-they-now |url-status=live }}</ref> and was a shareholder at [[Rainbow Grocery Cooperative]],<ref name="infra">{{Cite web |date=February 23, 2022 |title=2021 INFRA Fall Newsletter by Natural Food Retailers |url=https://issuu.com/naturalfoodretailers.com/docs/2021_infra_fall_newsletter_0?fr=sZWY2ZjUxMTgyNDc |website=[[Issuu]] |page=12}}</ref> a worker-owned grocery in San Francisco for over 22 years.<ref name="infra"/><ref name="thesestreets"/> Since 2021, Agnew works as a region manager at Independent Natural Food Retailers.<ref name="infra"/>
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==Discography==


== Personal life ==
While still living in Ohio, Agnew dated Steve Moriarty, the drummer for the American punk band [[The Gits]].<ref name="rachelarieff">{{Cite web |last=Arieff |first=Rachel |date=February 2009 |title=Interview: Steve Moriarty of The Gits |url=https://rachelarieff.com/en/eng-interviews/eng-interview-with-steve-moriarty-of-the-gits/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210118190507/https://rachelarieff.com/en/eng-interviews/eng-interview-with-steve-moriarty-of-the-gits/ |archive-date=January 18, 2021 |access-date=2021-12-22 |website=Rachel Arieff |language=en-US}}</ref> Additionally, Agnew was a very close friend of [[Mia Zapata]], the band's frontwoman.<ref name="rachelarieff"/>

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==Discography==
===Albums===
===Albums===
*''[[Sick 'Em]]'' ([[C/Z Records]], 1992).
*''[[Sick 'Em]]'' ([[C/Z Records]], 1992).
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* "Shake Appeal" on ''We Will Fall: The Iggy Pop Tribute'' (Royalty 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/[[Warner Music Group|WEA]], 2005).
* "M.I.A." on ''Whatever: The 90's Pop & Culture Box'' (Flying Rhino Records/[[Warner Music Group|WEA]], 2005).
* "The Scratch" on ''Sleepless in Seattle: The Birth Of Grunge'' (LiveWire Recordings, 2006).
* "The Scratch" on ''[[Sleepless in Seattle: The Birth of Grunge]]'' (LiveWire Recordings, 2006).


===Music videos===
===Music videos===
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*"Hip Like Junk" (1994)
*"Hip Like Junk" (1994)
*"24,900 Miles Per Hour" (1996)
*"24,900 Miles Per Hour" (1996)
<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://rachelarieff.com/en/eng-interviews/eng-interview-with-steve-moriarty-of-the-gits/|title=[:en]Interview: Steve Moriarty of The Gits[:]|access-date=December 22, 2021|archive-date=January 18, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210118190507/https://rachelarieff.com/en/eng-interviews/eng-interview-with-steve-moriarty-of-the-gits/|url-status=live}}</ref>
<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/7-year-bitch-mn0000479632|title=7 Year Bitch Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More|website=AllMusic|access-date=December 22, 2021|archive-date=April 2, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190402181220/https://www.allmusic.com/artist/7-year-bitch-mn0000479632|url-status=live}}</ref>
<ref>[[7 Year Bitch]]</ref>
<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/artist/307066-7-Year-Bitch|title=7 Year Bitch|website=Discogs|access-date=December 22, 2021|archive-date=October 20, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211020191743/https://www.discogs.com/artist/307066-7-Year-Bitch|url-status=live}}</ref>


==Filmography==
==Filmography==

===Film===
===Film===
The Gits Movie (2005) <br />[[Mad Love (1995 film)]]
* ''The Gits Movie'' (2005)
* ''[[Mad Love (1995 film)|Mad Love]]''<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Sheffield |first=Rob |date=March 22, 2020 |title=Riot Grrrl Album Guide |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/riot-grrrl-album-guide-bikini-kill-sleater-kinney-972476/bratmobile-pottymouth-1993-972546/ |magazine=[[Rolling Stone]] |access-date=June 5, 2023 |archive-date=May 17, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200517195502/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/riot-grrrl-album-guide-bikini-kill-sleater-kinney-972476/bratmobile-pottymouth-1993-972546/ |url-status=live }}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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Valerie Agnew
Born (1969-01-13) January 13, 1969 (age 55)[citation needed]
OriginOhio, United States[citation needed]
GenresGrunge, punk rock,
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrument(s)Drums
Years active1990–97
LabelsC/Z Records, Atlantic Records, Man's Ruin
Member of7 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

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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

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Albums

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Singles/EPs

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  • "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

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  • "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

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  • "In Lust You Trust" (1992)
  • "Hip Like Junk" (1994)
  • "24,900 Miles Per Hour" (1996)

Filmography

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Film

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References

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  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ "7 Year Bitch Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More". AllMusic. Archived from the original on April 2, 2019. Retrieved December 22, 2021.
  3. ^ "7 Year Bitch". Discogs. Archived from the original on October 20, 2021. Retrieved December 22, 2021.
  4. ^ a b "Valerie Agnew". thesestreets.org. June 4, 2023. Archived from the original on February 7, 2023. Retrieved June 5, 2023.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ "Int: Valerie Agnew, 7 Year Bitch". Popular 1 Magazine. August 2009. Archived from the original on September 4, 2009. Retrieved June 4, 2023.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ a b c "2021 INFRA Fall Newsletter by Natural Food Retailers". Issuu. February 23, 2022. p. 12.
  9. ^ 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.
  10. ^ Sheffield, Rob (March 22, 2020). "Riot Grrrl Album Guide". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on May 17, 2020. Retrieved June 5, 2023.
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