Suzi Quatro: (Bass Boss)

The leather-clad, bass-slinging Detroit firecracker who kicked down the doors for every woman who ever wanted to rock harder than the boys. She was barely five-foot-nothing, but when she strapped on that bass, slapped on the black leather jumpsuit, and snarled “Can the Can,” the entire glam world stood up and took notice. The Glam Slam Essentials 1. Suzi Quatro (1973) – Album Release (1973) The debut that announced her arrival – “48 Crash”, “Glycerine Queen”, pure leather

Released: October 29, 1982 (UK) Label: Polydor Records Catalogue Number: POSP 477 Format: 7" Vinyl Single A polished, melodic Suzi Quatro single from her early‑’80s period — backed with the non‑album cut Remote Control. Issued on Polydor, the release continued Quatro’s shift toward a more contemporary pop‑rock sound. 🔘 Overview Heart Of Stone arrived in autumn 1982 as Suzi Quatro moved further from her ’70s glam‑rock roots into a smoother, radio‑friendly style. Released on O

Label: RAK Records Catalogue Number: RAK 325 Format: 7" Vinyl Single Released: January 30, 1981 (UK) A high‑energy Quatro cover of the Dave Clark Five classic — backed with the moody Ego in the Night. Issued on RAK, the single showcased Suzi’s punchy early‑’80s rock sound. 🔘 Overview Glad All Over was released on January 30, 1981 as a UK 7" single on RAK Records. Written by Dave Clark and Mike Smith and originally performed by the Dave Clark Five, the track was re‑imagined b

Label: Dreamland Records Catalogue Number: DLSP 6 (some pressings vary slightly) Format: 7" Vinyl Single Released: October 3, 1980 (UK) A fierce, high‑energy Quatro rocker — backed with the punchy State of Mind. Issued on Dreamland, the single launched her seventh studio album Rock Hard with attitude and power. 🔘 Overview Rock Hard was released on October 3, 1980 as a UK 7" single on Dreamland Records. Serving as the lead single from Suzi Quatro’s album Rock Hard, the track

A sleek, melodic turn from Suzi Quatro — a single that marked her confident step into the 1980s.

Released in January 1980, Suzi Quatro’s Mama’s Boy delivered a high‑energy glam‑rock punch and spent five weeks on the UK Singles Chart.

A lively, full‑colour Rocky magazine profile capturing Suzi Quatro at a pivotal moment — exhausted from a gruelling U.S. tour yet riding a fresh wave of success with a softer new single and renewed confidence in her international reach. The two‑page spread blends performance photography with candid commentary, marking her transition from hard‑rock intensity to a more reflective, melodic phase. Writer: Uncredited (feature copy) Artist: Suzi Quatro Date: October 15 1979 Length:

Released: November 3, 1978 (UK) Label: RAK Records Catalogue Number: RAK 285 Format: 7" Vinyl Single A warm, soft‑rock duet between Suzi Quatro and Smokie’s Chris Norman — backed with a contemporary RAK B‑side. Issued on RAK, the single became an international hit and a standout moment in both artists’ late‑’70s catalogues. 🔘 Overview Stumblin’ In was released on November 3, 1978 as a UK 7" single, pairing Suzi Quatro with Chris Norman for a melodic, radio‑friendly duet. Wri

In spring 1977, Suzi Quatro tackled one of the most heavily recorded glam anthems of the era with her own powerful, leather-clad version of “Roxy Roller”. Issued in the UK on 29 April 1977, “Roxy Roller” was backed with the original song “I’ll Grow On You”. 🔘 The Story “Roxy Roller” was originally written by Jim McCulloch and Nick Gilder and first recorded by Canadian glam band Sweeney Todd in 1975 with Gilder on lead vocals. It became a major hit in Canada, spending three w

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