Suzi Quatro quotes

Suzi Quatro is an American singer-songwriter, bassist, and actress, recognized as a pioneering female figure in rock and roll. Her energetic performances and distinctive leather-clad style inspired generations of musicians and fans worldwide. She continues to influence modern music and remains an icon in the industry. Here are 17 of her quotes:

Anyone who has had their heart broken learns to keep a little safety area. Even now in my relationship, I have something I can call my own in case something goes wrong. You need a place to retreat to. (Suzi Quatro)
The bass player's function, along with the drums, is to be the engine that drives the car... everything else is merely colours. View quote
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I'm told I'm an incredible flirt because I don't know I'm doing it. I don't want to even analyse it, but I seduce people, apparently; I suck them in. View quote
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Bass guitar is the engine of the band. View quote
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'Rolling Stone,' my first single, was only a hit in Portugal, but when we recorded my second single, 'Can The Can,' I got that hair-on-the-back-of-the-neck feeling, and I knew it would be huge. It topped the charts in the U.K. and Australia in 1973, and I got my first gold disc. View quote
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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. View quote
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A bass should sound like a bass with the thump of the finger against the wood, like it began with stand up. View quote
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I read and write classical piano and percussion, also guitar. View quote
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I am flattered to have been the woman to have opened the door for female rockers to be accepted into the mainly male industry. View quote
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I have recorded nine tracks for a new album which I financed myself and am looking for a home for. View quote
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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. (Suzi Quatro)
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. View quote
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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. View quote
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I made up my mind that I was going to be just like Elvis. It never occurred to me that Elvis was a man. I just wanted to be him. He had a huge impact on me, right down to that black leather jumpsuit he wore on the '68 Comeback Special. View quote
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Len and I had parted musical ways and this was one of the problems. View quote
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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. View quote
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I've always maintained that you can be sexy with your clothes on. Sexier maybe. View quote
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Suzi Quatro

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Occupation: American Musician
Born: June 3, 1950
Quotes count: 17