Suzi Quatro, the first female rock star to achieve international success while playing her own instrument, redefined the role of women in rock music during the 1970s. Her influence continues to resonate today.
Susan Kay Quatro (born June 3, 1950), known professionally as Suzi Quatro, is one of the most influential and groundbreaking figures in rock history. An American singer, songwriter, bassist, and actress, Quatro is widely recognized as the first female rock star to achieve major international success while playing her own instrument, redefining the role of women in rock music during the 1970s.
