Rebel Rebel / Queen Bitch

Serving as David Bowie's final farewell to his glam-rock era before pivoting toward 'plastic soul', 'Rebel Rebel' is anchored by an unforgettable, driving guitar riff that Bowie unusually played himself rather than relying on a session guitarist. The lyrics directly celebrate gender rebellion and androgyny, cementing its status as an enduring LGBTQ anthem. Its gritty, stomping rhythm laid vital groundwork for the emerging punk rock movement.