Jill Sobule, the influential singer-songwriter behind the iconic 1995 hit 'I Kissed a Girl,' has passed away at 66 due to a house fire in Minneapolis. Her groundbreaking song is recognized as the first openly gay-themed track to enter the Billboard Top 20, marking significant progress in music representation. Sobule is also remembered by Millennials for her track 'Supermodel,' featured in the beloved teen film 'Clueless.' Tragically, her death occurred one day prior to her performance of 'Jill Sobule presents: Songs From F*ck 7th Grade & More' in Denver, leading to a cancellation and an informal tribute event.
Jill Sobule, the ground-breaking musician known for the hit 'I Kissed a Girl,' tragically passed away at 66 in a Minneapolis house fire.
Her song 'I Kissed a Girl' is regarded as the first openly gay-themed track to hit the Billboard Top 20, making her a significant figure in music.
Millennials remember Sobule for her song 'Supermodel,' featured in 'Clueless,' a defining coming-of-age film from 1995.
Sobule's passing comes a day before her scheduled performance, leading to a cancellation of her concert and an informal gathering in her honor.
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