Suzi Quatro

- Sue Foley

When I interviewed Suzi a few years back, I was struck by her seriousness as a player, her humility, and her outspoken opinions on female musicians. I love how she holds us all account able to master our instruments. Even though she’s a grandmother now, and has lived in Europe for decades, Suzi Quatro is real Detroit grit—a self-invented, unique, and courageous trailblazer.

You created the rock chick.

Well, yeah, because there wasn’t anybody for me to model myself after. I was aware I wasn’t succumbing to being like other girls, and I was nervous about that, but I had to stick to what I was. I made up my mind after seeing Elvis on