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."
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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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