Singer Jill Sobule, renowned for her 1995 hit “I Kissed a Girl,” passed away at 66 in a house fire, as confirmed by her representatives. Specific details about the fire’s location have not been disclosed. Manager John Porter praised Sobule as “a force of nature and human rights advocate,” emphasizing her significant cultural impact through music.
“I Kissed a Girl” not only reached No. 20 on Billboard’s modern rock chart but was also notable as the first openly queer-themed record to make the Top 20. Additionally, her song “Supermodel” from the “Clueless” soundtrack gained pop acclaim. Most recently, Sobule created the coming-of-age musical “F— 7th Grade,” which premiered off-Broadway in 2022 and received recognition as a Drama Desk nominee for “outstanding musical” the following year, highlighted as a Critics’ Pick by The New York Times.
Sobule was set to perform in Denver at the Tuft Theater, where an informal gathering will now be held to honor her memory. In 2008, Katy Perry released a song titled “I Kissed a Girl,” which, while not a cover, drew attention to Sobule’s original piece. Sobule commented on the irony of the situation, expressing that she bore no ill will toward Perry. She playfully suggested that her new song title, “I Kissed a Girl … First,” should be understood with a wink.
Survived by her brother and sister-in-law, as well as her nephews, Sobule’s contributions to music and advocacy will be remembered fondly by her fans and the broader artistic community.
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