Suzi Quatro
Suzi Quatro
Susan Kay "Suzi" Quatro:2is an American glam rock singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and actress. She was the first female bass player to become a major rock star, breaking a barrier to women's participation in rock music.:1–3...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionMusician
Date of Birth3 June 1950
CountryUnited States of America
blot fly great showbiz since twice
I'm not a great flyer. It's ironic, since I'm in showbiz and have to fly at least twice a week. I try to sleep and blot it out.
bass meant pick playing plenty using
The golden rule for playing the bass is that's it all about feel, not just plonking away. You need to feel the sound, not using a pick or a plectrum - which has meant plenty of calluses on my fingers.
age although barrier definitely flash imagine improved life looking maybe playing
Age isn't a barrier to playing the bass, and I've definitely improved over the years, although maybe I'm not as flash as I once was. But looking back, I can't imagine a life without a guitar.
bit snob
I'm a bit of a wine snob and like a glass of Chateaux Margaux '82 with a meal or to unwind.
glam image plain roll saw seen wear
I never, ever saw myself as glam because I didn't wear makeup... my image is a plain leather jumpsuit, which is not glam at all. I've always seen myself as rock n' roll and not glam.
writing piano guitar
I read and write classical piano and percussion, also guitar.
europe australia japan
I am busy touring all over Europe, Japan, and Australia.
respect thinking artist
As far as more recognition goes, I am happy with the amount of love and respect I have received from other artists and the public. Of course, I would love more, and think I deserve it.
crazy book writing
My feet never touched the ground. Lots of good groups with crazy and unique images. It was wild. I spent all of my time doing gigs, TV appearances, interviews, or recording. I could write a book -- and probably will.
moving years names
After moving to England I did some recording and eventually formed an English band, this was together for quite a few years with only a keyboard replacement. The band had no name, just my name.
brother piano world
I also have a big love of classical music played on piano because this is the environment I grew up in my brother being one of the great masters in this world.
love family happiness
Love is the best part of life
rock-and-roll play rocks
Rock and roll mainly but I can play passable jazz also.
writing singers kind
The Pleasure Seekers eventually turned into Cradle, when we started writing our own material. My younger sister Nancy was brought in as singer and I kind of stepped aside as main lead singer and concentrated on my instrument.