Music Monday: Timeless David Bowie song: “Rebel Rebel”
Posted By RichC on December 1, 2025
A month or so ago, David Bowie and the song “Changes” was highlighted on Music Monday. It started me thinking about other hits, and I realized that “Rebel Rebel” was another one of the timeless classics that should be included. It was a 1974 UK release and big hit. It is likely known worldwide by nearly all music listeners regardless of generation.
| David Bowie – “Rebel Rebel” | 1974 |
Above is a 2014 remaster recording from YouTube as well as a live performance from his Glass Spider Tour in 1987.
Music tidbit (look closely at the video):
Peter Frampton played guitar for David Bowie. He was recruited by Bowie to play guitar on the 1987 album Never Let Me Down and joined Bowie’s band for the Glass Spider Tour, which took place in 1987.
Frampton has stated that Bowie chose him over other guitarists, including Stevie Ray Vaughan, and that this opportunity was pivotal in restoring his credibility as a musician after a period of career uncertainty.
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