David Bowie's iconic album 'Diamond Dogs' celebrates its 50th anniversary today. Inspired by George Orwell's novel 1984, Bowie aimed to create a musical but settled on an album. The album marks a transition from Ziggy Stardust era to a blend of progressive rock, punk, soul, and Broadway influences. 'Rebel Rebel,' one of Bowie's greatest songs, was released as part of this album.
David Bowie released one his greatest songs, the non-conformist anthem "Rebel Rebel," 50 years ago today → https://t.co/2tnMJQQs9Y Credit: Gijsbert Hanekroot / Getty Images https://t.co/9srHpLIWzW
'The last gasp of Ziggy and glam, with the conceptual clout and vast sonic dimensions of progressive rock, the fangs of punk, the strut of soul and the sweep of Broadway shredded by the jarring cuts of Burroughs' #DavidBowie's Diamond Dogs at 50 https://t.co/tVvAC1Kp9S https://t.co/KFwEOXEpLD
David Bowie releases his eighth album, Diamond Dogs. Bowie says he was inspired by the George Orwell novel 1984 and wanted to create a musical of the novel, but settled on an album. https://t.co/Nv9ea74ixe
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.@DavidBowieReal's "Diamond Dogs" turns 50 today. Here's a look at the 11 tracks that helped shape it: https://t.co/Sl5Ie8gTjR
Many Happy Returns to #DavidBowie's Diamond Dogs, which turns 50 today! https://t.co/tVvAC1Kp9S https://t.co/dPDF84zw0f