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 Born in Detroit and grew up in the nearby suburb of Grosse Pointe, Michigan. Moved to England to pursue music career. Had tremendous success as a rock singer in Britain and worldwide, but only managed one hit in her native America. Was reportedly asked to audition for the part of Happy Days (1974)'s "Leather Tuscadero" after one of the show's producers saw her picture on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine hanging the wall of his daughter's bedroom. Currently lives in Germany with her second husband, concert promoter Rainer Haas.Suzi made her professional music debut at age eight, playing bongos in her father, Art Quatro's, jazz band. She left school at age 14 to appear on television as a go-go dancer and changed her name to Suzi Soul. At 15, she formed an all-girl group with her sisters Patti Quatro, Nancy Quatro and Arlene Quatro called "Suzi and the Pleasure Seekers". They played various gigs around the country and were eventually invited to play at US military bases in Viet Nam. The band changed their name to "Cradle" and performed at a Detroit dance hall where they were spotted by British producer Mickie Most. Suzi's aggressive stage presence and ballsy attitude, wrapped up in such a small package, impressed Most enough to offered to take her to Great Britan to sign a contract on his RAK record label. Suzi toured the UK working as a supporting act. Although Most encouraged her songwriting, after her 1972 debut single "Rolling Stone" failed to make a big impression, he enlisted the services of the hit British songwriting team of Nicky Chinn and Mike Chapman. Put together at the time of her 1972 tour as support for Slade, Quatro's band was composed of Len Tuckey on guitar, Dave Neal on drums and keyboard player Alistair McKenzie. (Who was soon replaced by Mike Deacon). Encased in a black leather jump-suit with blatantly sensual legs astride her bass guitar, she thumped away aggressively. Her small figure fronted a band of black-clad tough-guys. This image as trend-setting raunchy female rocker provided a perfect showcase for Chinn and Chapman's propulsive direct rockers like chart toppers Can The Can, 48 Crash and Devil Gate Drive. Efforts to break onto the American airwaves from her base in England (as Jimi Hendrix had done some 10 years earlier) were only partially successful. She had a moderate hit with All Shook Up, but the widespread success and acclaim she enjoyed in England and around the world still eluded her in the states. Oddly enough, her biggest claim to fame in America would be as a rock & roller, but not on the stage. She is remembered best by most Americans for playing up-and-coming rock & roller Leather Tuscadero on the hit ABC comedy series, Happy Days (1974). A character based, even more oddly, on Suzi herself! Suzi remains in the public eye on both sides of the Atlantic by making the occasional appearance on TV.
Bio:
Born in Detroit and grew up in the nearby suburb of Grosse Pointe, Michigan. Moved to England to pursue music career. Had tremendous success as a rock singer in Britain and worldwide, but only managed one hit in her native America. Was reportedly asked to audition for the part of Happy Days (1974)'s "Leather Tuscadero" after one of the show's producers saw her picture on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine hanging the wall of his daughter's bedroom. Currently lives in Germany with her second husband, concert promoter Rainer Haas.
Suzi made her professional music debut at age eight, playing bongos in her father, Art Quatro's, jazz band. She left school at age 14 to appear on television as a go-go dancer and changed her name to Suzi Soul. At 15, she formed an all-girl group with her sisters Patti Quatro, Nancy Quatro and Arlene Quatro called "Suzi and the Pleasure Seekers". They played various gigs around the country and were eventually invited to play at US military bases in Viet Nam. The band changed their name to "Cradle" and performed at a Detroit dance hall where they were spotted by British producer Mickie Most. Suzi's aggressive stage presence and ballsy attitude, wrapped up in such a small package, impressed Most enough to offered to take her to Great Britan to sign a contract on his RAK record label. Suzi toured the UK working as a supporting act. Although Most encouraged her songwriting, after her 1972 debut single "Rolling Stone" failed to make a big impression, he enlisted the services of the hit British songwriting team of Nicky Chinn and Mike Chapman. Put together at the time of her 1972 tour as support for Slade, Quatro's band was composed of Len Tuckey on guitar, Dave Neal on drums and keyboard player Alistair McKenzie. (Who was soon replaced by Mike Deacon). Encased in a black leather jump-suit with blatantly sensual legs astride her bass guitar, she thumped away aggressively. Her small figure fronted a band of black-clad tough-guys. This image as trend-setting raunchy female rocker provided a perfect showcase for Chinn and Chapman's propulsive direct rockers like chart toppers Can The Can, 48 Crash and Devil Gate Drive. Efforts to break onto the American airwaves from her base in England (as Jimi Hendrix had done some 10 years earlier) were only partially successful. She had a moderate hit with All Shook Up, but the widespread success and acclaim she enjoyed in England and around the world still eluded her in the states. Oddly enough, her biggest claim to fame in America would be as a rock & roller, but not on the stage. She is remembered best by most Americans for playing up-and-coming rock & roller Leather Tuscadero on the hit ABC comedy series, Happy Days (1974). A character based, even more oddly, on Suzi herself! Suzi remains in the public eye on both sides of the Atlantic by making the occasional appearance on TV.
Tivia:
Offered a Happy Days (1974) spinoff series centering around her character, Leather Tuscadero, but turned it down.Was once in a band called "Suzi and the Pleasure Seekers" with her sisters, Patti Quatro, Nancy Quatro and Arlene Quatro.She was the very first female bass player to become a major rock star, breaking a barrier to women's participation in rock music. She has remarked, "They say women cannot play bass. They say that. Bull-shit!".She has frequently sought to correct the story that her real name is Quatrocchio. It was her grandfather's name, but the family had shortened it to Quatro by the time Suzi was born.Although her albums did not make very many waves in the US, in Europe and Australia she was a phenomenon, a status that remains to this day.She broke her right knee and left wrist while boarding an aircraft in Kiev, Ukraine, where she had performed the night before. She had to cancel her appearance at the Detroit Music Awards, where she was to be inducted into the Detroit Hall of Fame along with her sisters, scheduled for April 27.Aunt of Sherilyn Fenn, drummer Michael Glass (of Overscene) and Kristen Glass.She hosted weekly rock and roll programmes on BBC Radio 2, "Rockin' with Suzi Q" and " Wake Up Little Suzi".She was awarded an Honorary Doctorate at Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, U.K. on October 19, 2016.The American indie rock band Tuscaderosong named their band and their song "Leather Idol", as well as patterned much of their style and attitude after her character on "Happy Days".She refused an opportunity to record with the great Elvis Presley, whom she admitted was her idol.Long time resident of Little Waltham village near the City of Chelmsford in Essex (United Kingdom).Attended the funeral of her friend and fellow musician Lynsey de Paul on 7 October 2014 in London, U.K. Suzi left a note reading: "My Gemini buddy, I will miss you. Love, Suzi".The child she had with her first husband was Laura, born 22 September 1982.Her first husband, Len Tucker was her guitarist.She won six Bravo Otto Award from Bravo Magazine for "female singer". |
| Name: |
Suzi Quatro |
Type: |
Actress,Composer,Additional Crew (IMDB) |
| Area: |
All World |
Platform: |
IMDB |
| Category: |
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Business scope: |
Actress,Composer,Additional Crew |
| Products for sale: |
Actress,Composer,Additional Crew |
| Last update: |
2024-07-01 03:05:45 |
| Height: |
5' (1.52 m) |
| Biography: |
Born in Detroit and grew up in the nearby suburb of Grosse Pointe, Michigan. Moved to England to pursue music career. Had tremendous success as a rock singer in Britain and worldwide, but only managed one hit in her native America. Was reportedly ask |
| Trivia: |
Offered a Happy Days (1974) spinoff series centering around her character, Leather Tuscadero, but turned it down.Was once in a band called "Suzi and the Pleasure Seekers" with her sisters, Patti Quatro, Nancy Quatro and Arlene Quatro.She was the very first female bass player to become a major rock star, breaking a barrier to women's participation in rock music. She has remarked, "They say women cannot play bass. They say that. Bull-shit!".She has frequently sought to correct the story that her real name is Quatrocchio. It was her grandfather's name, but the family had shortened it to Quatro by the time Suzi was born.Although her albums did not make very many waves in the US, in Europe and Australia she was a phenomenon, a status that remains to this day.She broke her right knee and left wrist while boarding an aircraft in Kiev, Ukraine, where she had performed the night before. She had to cancel her appearance at the Detroit Music Awards, where she was to be inducted into the Detroit Hall of Fame along with her sisters, scheduled for April 27.Aunt of Sherilyn Fenn, drummer Michael Glass (of Overscene) and Kristen Glass.She hosted weekly rock and roll programmes on BBC Radio 2, "Rockin' with Suzi Q" and " Wake Up Little Suzi".She was awarded an Honorary Doctorate at Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, U.K. on October 19, 2016.The American indie rock band Tuscaderosong named their band and their song "Leather Idol", as well as patterned much of their style and attitude after her character on "Happy Days".She refused an opportunity to record with the great Elvis Presley, whom she admitted was her idol.Long time resident of Little Waltham village near the City of Chelmsford in Essex (United Kingdom).Attended the funeral of her friend and fellow musician Lynsey de Paul on 7 October 2014 in London, U.K. Suzi left a note reading: "My Gemini buddy, I will miss you. Love, Suzi".The child she had with her first husband was Laura, born 22 September 1982.Her first husband, Len Tucker was her guitarist.She won six Bravo Otto Award from Bravo Magazine for "female singer". |
| Trademarks: |
Zip-Up Outfits
Black leather clad, usually in some kind of leather all-over |
| Quotes: |
[about the 1970s] 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.
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I want to be in 'Coronation Street'. That always was my favourite soap, I love it. I could be an American barmaid with a big mouth who no one knows how to deal with. Write me in! |
| Job title: |
Actress,Composer,Additional Crew |
| Others works: |
(2004) Worked with producer/director Victory Tischler-Blue on 2 film projects. Leather Forever (2004) is a live DVD of a show shot in Germany in 2003. Naked Under Leather (2004) is a documentary on her life and career. Both projects are being produced thr |
| Spouse: |
Rainer Haase (October 22, 1993 - present) Len Tuckey (1978 - 1992) (divorced, 2 children) |
| Parents: |
Art Quatro
Helen Sanislay |
| Relatives: |
Sherilyn Fenn (Niece or Nephew) |
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