Did You Know?
Rodney Bingimheimer, owner of the English Disco nightclub in Los Angeles, kept playing Suzi's recording of 'All Shook Up' to Elvis in 1974. Elvis seemed mesmerised and sat listening whilst starring at the poster of leather-clad Suzi on the wall.
Suzi was born on June 3rd, 1950, and was raised in a musical family, including 3 sisters and one brother, who all played various instruments. Suzi herself made her debut on stage playing bongo’s in her fathers jazz band, "The Art Quatro Trio."
Aged 14, Suzi began an all girl band with elder sister Patti, called "The Pleasure Seekers." She a quickly became the lead singer and front person in the band which toured for 7 years, changing its name to "Cradle" in 1969.
Whilst in "Cradle" Suzi was spotted by music producer Mickie Most, who offered her a solo contract. She flew to England in 1971 to begin her journey to fame. Soon after Suzi began working with now legendary songwriters Chinn and Chapman, which resulted the huge hit, 'Can The Can', which went to number one in May 1973, and went on to sell two and a half million copies worldwide.
"I will retire when I go on stage, shake my ass and there is silence."
—Suzi Quatro
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 with hits including'48 Crash', 'Too Big', 'Devil Gate Drive', 'Daytona Demon', 'The Wild One', 'She’s In Love With You' and 'Mama’s Boy', to name but a few.
Not limited to music, Suzi has appreaded on stage and TV. She played 'Leather Tuscadero' opposite Hentry Winkler and Ron Howard in the hit US series 'Happy Days' followed by later roles in 'Minder', 'Dempsey and Makepeace', 'Absolutely Fabulous' and 'Midsomer Murders'. She made her West End debut as Annie Oakley in 'Annie Get Your Gun'.
Today, Suzi can be heard on BBC Radio 2 where she has hosted her own weekly programs since 1999. She has also produced many documentaries, including one on The King himself - Elvis Presley.
In 2014 Suzi will celebrate 50 years as a musical professional.
