The Shocker
The Bottom Lounge
Chicago, IL
June 20, 2004
by Dan Locke

L7 is an American all-female rock band founded in Los Angeles, California, first active from 1985 to 2001 and re-formed in 2014

Jennifer Finch (The Shocker): credit: Dan Locke)

L7 consists of Suzi Gardner (guitars, vocals), Donita Sparks (vocals, guitars), Jennifer Finch (bass, vocals), and Dee Plakas (drums, vocals).

Jennifer Finch (The Shocker): credit: Dan Locke)

The Shocker is an American punk rock band, featuring L7 bassist Jennifer Finch as key songwriter performing vocals. The band also includes lead and rhythm guitarists, drums, and bass.

Jennifer Finch (The Shocker): credit: Dan Locke)

Jennifer Finch formed the band in Los Angeles in 2002

Jennifer Finch (The Shocker): credit: Dan Locke)

In July 2003, The Shocker released their debut EP, Up Your Ass Tray, which contained seven songs.[1] Finch was the primary songwriter, vocalist and guitarist for the group. Finch said that they wanted to show more of their “darker side”; some of the songs were considered more pop than rock.

Jennifer Finch (The Shocker): credit: Dan Locke)

The night on June 20, 2004, was a fun night. I got to hang out with Jennifer and talk about life.

Jennifer Finch (The Shocker): credit: Dan Locke)

In 2006, the group released a full-length album entitled Up Your Ass Tray: The Full Length, with songs apropos of a hard rock band added.

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