The groundbreaking singer Jill Sobule spread in 1995.
A fire broke out in a House of Representatives in Minnesota, Minnesota early Thursday morning, May 1, at the age of 66.
She became a household name with “I Kissed a Girl”, widely regarded as the first to enter the top 20 billboards with a gay-themed tune.
She is also known for her song “Supermodel,” which appeared in the 1995 teenage classic “Ignorance”.
Her news came the day before her planned performance.
Sobule prepares for “Jill Sobule Gift: Songs from F-K Grade 7” at Swallow Hill Music’s Tuft Theater in Swallow Hill Music on Friday, May 2.
According to the theater’s website, the show has been cancelled. An informal free party will be held now in memory of her.
Details about the fire have not been released yet. A memorial for formal celebration of her life is reportedly planning to go later this summer
After the tragedy, several of Sobule’s colleagues said it.
“Jill Sobule is a force of natural and human rights advocates, and his music is woven into our culture. It’s very fun to work with her today. I lost a client and friend today. I hope her music, memories and legacy continues to live and inspire others.”
Her long-time attorney Ken Hertz added: “Gill is not just a client. She is our family. She shows up every birth, every birthday and every holiday. She performs at our daughter’s wedding and I’m her “technology” when she performs with us during the pandemic during the Zoom.”
“I’m lucky to be able to go beyond professional relationships,” said Craig Grossman, Sobule’s booking agent.
Sobule released 12 albums in her three-year career.
In addition to “I Kissed a Girl” and “Supermodel”, she also lags behind the autobiographical musical “F-K Grade 7”, which has four dramatic competitions.
The original cast recording of the Drama Desktop-nominated project is scheduled for release next month, as well as the re-release of Sobule’s own album of the same name, which includes “I Kissed a Girl” and “Supermodel” – the 30th anniversary.
Sobule also wrote the theme song for Nickelodeon’s “Unorbulous”.
The singer’s brothers, James, sister son, Mary and two nephews survived.
