“I kissed a girl”
US music pioneer Jill Sobule dies in tragic house fire
The singer songwriter Jill Sobule, known for her LGBTQ hit ‘I kissed a girl’died in a fire in Minneapolis. She was 66 years old.
Deep grief in the music world: The American singer-songwriter Jill Sobule is dead. The musician who wrote music history with her hit “I Kissed a Girl” from 1995 was killed in a house fire in Woodbury, a suburb of Minneapolis. This was confirmed by her manager John Porter compared to several media.
Her manager said in a statement: “Jill Sobule was a nature violence and human rights activist whose music was woven into our culture. I had so much fun working with her. Today I lost a client and a friend.” Sobule was 66 years old.
Jill Sobule: pioneer in the music industry
Sobule was considered a pioneer for queer artists in the music industry. Her hit “I Kissed a Girl” is the first openly lGBTQ-thematized song, which made it into the top 20 of the Billboard charts. The title reached 20th place in 1995 and paved the way for a more open discussion of queer topics in pop music – long before Katy Perry published a song with the same title in 2008.
In addition to this success, Sobule was also known for the satirical song “Supermodel”, which could be heard in the soundtrack of the cult film “Clueless”. Her career comprised more than three decades and twelve albums, in which she repeatedly picked up socially relevant and personal topics.
The artist had just completed a tour with the band “The Fixx” and was about to be further projects. : “We are absolutely shaken and shocked to hear from Jill Sobule’s premature death. Jill has just finished a tour with us … and was so full of life and talent. Our hearts are broken. We will always miss them.”
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Versatile artist with a strong social commitment
Born in 1959 in Denver, Colorado, Sobule published her first album “Things here here Different” in 1990, produced by the legendary Todd Rundgren. Her song “Too Cool to Fall in Love” from this debut album reached 17th place on the Adult Contemporary Charts. But it was only with her album of the same name “Jill Sobule” from 1995 that she managed the commercial breakthrough.
Sobule was not only known for their music, but also for their social commitment. In her songs, she addressed difficult topics such as death penalty, anorexia or shoplifting. Her texts were characterized by wit, openness and socio -political relevance.
The artist was also a pioneer in the field of crowdfunding: As early as 2008, she collected $ 75,000 of more than $ 500 for her album “California Years” – years before platforms such as “Kickstarter” became the standard for musicians. She continued this innovative approach to later projects.
Current project and tragic death
At the time of her death, Sobule faced several publications. For June 6, the publication of the original Cast Recording of her autobiographical musical “F*ck 7th Grade” was planned, together with a special 30th anniversary edition of her self-titled album, as the “People” magazine reports.
The exact cause of the fire is currently examined by the authorities in Woodbury, Minnesota. Sobule was supposed to appear in her hometown Denver on Friday to present songs from her musical. Instead, an informal meeting for your memory will now take place.
Sobule leaves her brother and his wife as well as her two nephews. According to your manager, an official commemoration will take place in summer.
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