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FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Suzi quatro - The Untold Story

“I'm not a failed guitar player turning to bass. I am a real bassist. I do a six-minute bass solo on stage – and, I might add, not an easy one!” Suzi Quatro on the spirit that’s driven her, and the moment of fate that made her a bassist

She reflects on never having learned to play with a pick, using her late drummer’s kit to keep his vibe, her son’s influence as a bandmate, and the three quotes she’s given about retirement

Guitar World

“When the session was over, Mickie said, ‘Nope, Peter can’t be in your band. There’s only going to be one star, and that’s you’”: Suzi Quatro reveals Peter Frampton nearly joined her band – but was rejected by her producer

In 1972, Quatro released her first single after she moved to England – and there are a couple of familiar names in the credits

Guitar World

"I finally had to ask the road crew to get him off the stage, he was messing it all up." Suzi Quatro's stories of Alice Cooper, Iggy Pop, Joan Jett, Phil Lynott, Peter Frampton, Chrissie Hynde and more

Suzi Quatro shot Alice Cooper, sang with Donovan, starred on Happy Days and toured with Noddy Holder and Phil Lynott: These are just a few of her stories

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Suzi Quatro review – at 75, her signature scream is still thrilling

There is something eternally teenage about the trailblazing rocker, who can still deliver at her glam-era best – but her rambling reminiscences are a bit Alan Partridge

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Classic Rock's Tracks Of The Week: March 30, 2026

Eight songs you need to hear right now, from Suzi Quatro feat. Alice Cooper, CJ Wildheart, Robert Jon & The Wreck and more

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Suzi Quatro rules out retirement: ‘I don’t know what I would do’

Quatro said she still gets a ‘wonderful feeling’ from live performance.

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"This is a record about identity, legacy, survival." Suzi Quatro refuses to dim the lights on 18th album Freedom

Freedom is Suzi Quatro's third album in collaboration with son LR Tuckey

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“I look down, I see the empty pit, and I see a bass guitar against the wall. I said, ‘Right, I’m gonna show you guys what I’ve got’”: When a teenage Suzi Quatro laid down a marker by jamming with Jeff Beck and Cozy Powell

The bassist was determined to prove her worth, and the impromptu jam was the perfect platform to do it

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"Can you believe it? I only found out in January." Suzi Quatro discovers she's been breaking the law for over half a century

The original Queen of Noise has fallen foul of the authorities

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Classic Rock's Tracks Of The Week: March 9, 2026

Eight songs you need to hear right now, from Skindred, Cheap Trick, Suzi Quatro and more

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Classic Rock's Tracks Of The Week: February 2, 2026

Eight songs you need to hear right now, from Skindred, Suzi Quatro, Karnivool and more

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“We’re all sitting around waiting. Finally, Jeff strolls in. Mickie says, ‘Jeff – where's your guitar?’ He’s like, ‘Oh, it's in the van on its way to Leeds!’”: When a classic track was created out of chaos by Donovan, Jeff Beck, Ronnie Wood and friends

“We knew that people were gonna go crazy listening to this amazing thing”

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What does rock legend Suzi Quatro think about the afterlife?

Rock icon Suzi Quatro has revealed she believes in reincarnation and is convinced that after we die we return to get another chance at life, learning from the lessons of our previous existence.

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Suzi Quatro working on 18th studio album

Devil Gate Drive rocker Suzi Quatro is currently working on new songs for her 18th solo studio album.

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Chesney Hawkes showed off his recording studio to TV presenter Hayley Palmer when she interviewed him in June 2024, and she was surprised to find a cardboard cut-out of himself inside.

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Suzi Quatro says she was 'never a sex, drugs and rock and roll girl' at the height of her fame

Rock legend Suzi Quatro has insisted that she was "never a sex, drugs and rock and roll girl" at the height of her fame.

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"The All-American Boy just didn't translate as a solo artist": Rick Derringer's debut album might contain his biggest hit, but is that enough?

More than just a flashy sidekick?

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I started singing in a rock band in my 50s – and learned it could boost my brain health

A concussion inspired me to challenge the invisibility of middle age, find my voice and discover how music might ward off dementia

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Trailblazer Suzi Quatro had no idea she was paving the way for Debbie Harry and Joan Jett

Suzi Quatro didn't realise she was "unusual" enough to inspire other female artists to be unique.

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Wonderful high-def clips of old Top Of The Pops performances are appearing on YouTube

Featuring Gillan, Thin Lizzy, Suzi Quatro, Whitesnake, Motörhead, Meat Loaf, 10cc, The Who, Max Webster, Emerson, Lake & Palmer, Genesis, Queen and more

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"We were able to capture the spirit of Detroit": Suzi Quatro and Alice Cooper have recorded a version of the MC5's Kick Out The Jams

Video: Suzi Quatro guests with Alice Cooper during a riotous School's Out in Detroit

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"I'm doing a two-hour show with a six-and-a-half-minute bass solo": Glam icon Suzi Quatro is not resting on her laurels

Suzi Quatro on paving the way for other women in rock, social media, age and working hard

Guitar World

“The Go-Go’s asked if I could play bass. ‘Sure,’ I said. I had never been the bass player in a band, but I figured how hard could it be?” Kathy Valentine switched away from guitar for The Go-Go’s –until her solo skills were called upon again

The Hall of Famer on not being allowed to contribute as much as she wanted, why the band may not return, and working with Ace Frehley and Gilby Clark

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Bruce Springsteen: The torment and triumph of Born In The USA - only in the new issue of Classic Rock

Also in this issue: Dio, Deep Purple, Duff McKagan, Canned Heat, Blondie, Gene Simmons, Tito, Suzi Quatro, Orange Goblin, Fish, Tyler Bryant, Blues Pills and more

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“Jamerson pushed the intercom button and said, ‘Not bad for a white chick!’” How Suzi Quatro cut her teeth on Motown hit-maker James Jamerson

Suzi Quatro’s soul and Motown-influenced rock bass playing made her a huge star throughout the 1970s and beyond

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