Suzi Quatro, the fourth of five children, was born on June 3, 1950, in Detroit Michigan.
From an early age she studied classical piano and percussion, then aged 14, began an all girl band with elder sister Patti, called The Pleasure Seekers. Suzi was ‘told’ she would be playing bass guitar, which was as tall as her! She quickly became the lead singer and front person.
The band toured for 7 years, successfully, releasing a few singles along the way. Producer Mickie Most came to a concert, and offered Suzi a solo contract. She flew to England in 1971 to begin her journey to fame. Soon after Suzi began working with legendary songwriters Chinn and Chapman, which resulted in the huge hit, Can The Can, which went to number one in May 1973.
Between 1973 and 1980, Suzi Quatro featured in the British charts for no less than 101 weeks, and has sold over 55 million records to date. Her hits include, 48 Crash, Too Big, Devil Gate Drive, The Wild One, She’s In Love With You, If You Can’t Give Me Love, and a million seller in the USA, Stumblin In, a duet with Chris Norman .
From 77-79 Suzi spread her wings and landed a part on the worldwide hit TV series Happy Days, playing Leather Tuscadero opposite Henry Winkler and Ron Howard.
Suzi is never idle, she must entertain, she must create, and she must communicate.. it is the air she breathes… a true artiste.
Her famous quote says it all: “I will retire when I go on stage, shake my ass, and there is silence.’
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