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Who sang Rebels?

Tom Petty released the song Rebels. Date of release: 1985.

Release date: 1985

Duration: 05:22

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The protagonist sings about his rebellious nature and the fact that he was born that way. He talks about a former partner with whom he had a complicated relationship, but from whom he is still struggling to break away. He also talks about the struggles of his ancestors and the fact that they too were considered rebels. Overall, the song is about embracing your rebellious nature and not being afraid to stand up for what you believe in.

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Tom Petty - Short Biography

Thomas Earl Petty était un chanteur et guitariste américain très apprécié, connu pour son travail en tant que chanteur et guitariste du groupe Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, qui a acquis une grande popularité dans la musique rock au cours des années 70 et 80. Outre son succès avec les Heartbreakers, Petty a également dirigé le groupe Mudcrutch et est devenu membre du supergroupe Traveling Wilburys à la fin des années 1980. Il est également connu pour son impressionnante carrière solo, ce qui fait de lui un artiste polyvalent dans différents genres musicaux. Les contributions de Petty à la musique rock restent très appréciées, même après son décès en 2017.

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"Rebels" is a song by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers from their 1985 album Southern Accents. It was also released as a single that same year, peaking at #74 on the Billboard Hot 100 pop chart; however, the song fared better on the Billboard Album Rock Tracks, reaching #5. Although it was not a huge commercial success, "Rebels" remains a popular song among fans of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.

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