Bebe Buell is a force of nature. Itâ€s a cliche, but itâ€s the best way to describe her. When sheâ€s in the room, you absolutely know it. She is one hundred percent personality.

She is a musician. Rick Derringer and Ric Ocasek produced her first EP. Sheâ€d later go on to record under the name the Gargoyles. Sheâ€s been recording off and on for the past 40 years. She was a model discovered at 17 by Eileen ford. She was eventually a Playboy Playmate in 1974. She was known for her relationships with a number of rockstars, including Todd Rundgren. It is well known that she as one of the three inspirations for Cameron Croweâ€s Penny Lane character in Almost Famous. Her daughter is actress and former model Liv Tyler, for godâ€s sake. Early on, she managed Tylerâ€s modeling career, and would eventually discover and manage model and actress Charis Michelsen. She moved to Nashville in 2012.

Bebe has lived.

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