Is there a real Penny Lane?

Pennie Ann Trumbull (born July 3, 1954), also known as Pennie Lane, is an American socialite, philanthropist, businesswoman, and entrepreneur. During the 1970s she formed the group The Flying Garter Girls, which traveled around the country as groupies for famous rock bands.

Was there a real Penny Lane from Almost Famous?

The character Penny Lane is based on two women who were linked with rock stars in the mid seventies, Pennie Lane AKA Pennie Trumble and, to a lesser extent, Bebe Buell. Bebe Buell was a former Playboy Playmate who had relationships with Todd Rundgren, Iggy Pop, Mick Jagger, Jimmy Page and Steven Tyler.

Is Penny Lane based on Pamela Des Barres?

Rock n’ roll groupie Pamela Des Barres was one of Kate Hudson’s biggest inspirations for Penny Lane, along with fellow groupie Pennie Lane Trumbull and singer Bebe Buell.

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What happened to Penny Lane from Almost Famous?

Distraught after being rejected by Russell, Penny overdoses on Quaaludes.

Is there a real Penny Lane?