Susie Tennant

Tennant began working for Sub Pop in the late 1980s where she would serve as publicist for many bands including Nirvana, Fastbacks, Sonic Youth, and Hole.^[3][2] During this time she became close friends with many of the band members which she worked to promote, including Dave Grohl, Krist Novoselic, and Kim Warnick, who for a time was a roommate of Tennant.^[3][4] In 1991 while working for Nirvana, she organized the release party for Nevermind.^[4]

Following her career at Sub Pop, she worked at DGC Records, the Experience Music Project, and Tower Records.^{[citation needed]}

In 2011, Tennant was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. During her cancer treatment, the Seattle musical community supported her, with Krist Novoselic and other musicians and bands gathering to host benefit concerts to cover the costs of her treatment.

Following cancer treatment, she struggled with brain fog and eventually developed frontotemporal dementia.^[2] In 2021, a GoFundMe campaign was launched by a former employee of Sub Pop, with the support of Dave Grohl, Novoselic, Stone Gossard, and Jeff Ament to cover Tennant's hospital bills.^[2][5]

Tennant died on 18 January, 2024. Her celebration of life included performances by Christy McWilson, Chris Ballew, and the Fastbacks.^[6] She was remembered by the Seattle Times as, "a longtime member of the Seattle music community who helped break Nirvana and many other bands" and by University of Washington Magazine as, "a vibrant force with a deep passion for music."^[7][8]