Don’t Call Bebe Buell a “Groupie.” She’s a Muse

It’s Rock ‘N’ Roll, “Bebe”

Bebe prefers to describe herself as a “muse” whenever she discusses her rock royalty past. Mick Jagger, Steven Tyler, Rod Stewart, Todd Rundgren, Iggy Pop, Jimmy Page, Elvis Costello, and David Bowie all fell under her spell.

Bebe Buell ripping up a copy of an Elle magazine

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Numerous songs have been written about Bebe by her rock star lovers, including Todd Rundgren’s Can We Still Be Friends? and Elvis Costello’s I Want You. But charming her way into the hearts of prominent musicians isn’t the only thing Bebe can claim to her fame. She also has a career as a model and singer. She was an icon in her heyday and led a life of success, excess, and public controversy. After all, it’s rock ‘n’ roll, baby.