Madonna pays tribute to David Bowie with 'Rebel Rebel' cover

Madonna paid tribute to the late David Bowie while performing a stadium show in Houston, Texas on Jan. 12.

Before launching into a performance of “Rebel, Rebel,” Madonna made a short speech about the artist, calling him the man who “inspired my career.”

“He was one of the geniuses in the music industry, one of the greatest singer/songwriters of the twentieth century,” she says. “He changed my life when I went to see him in concert in Detroit.”

She later tweeted about the performance, calling Bowie her “favorite rebel.”

Paying Tribute to My Favorite Rebel In Houston‼️ Thank you!……….David Bowie. ❤️#rebelhearttour pic.twitter.com/9n3aQhOmpx

— Madonna (@Madonna) January 13, 2016

Rebel Rebel You tore your dress……… Rebel Rebel how could they know?? #rebelhearttour pic.twitter.com/M6yb40DNl5

— Madonna (@Madonna) January 13, 2016

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