Suzi Quatro (August 9, 1973) – “Das Mädchen mit dem heißen Baß” Feature – Bravo

The 9 August 1973 issue of Bravo features Suzi Quatro under the headline “Suzi Quatro: Das Mädchen mit dem heißen Baß.”

Publication: Bravo

Date: August 9, 1973

Country: Germany

The multi-page feature introduces Suzi Quatro as the girl with the hot bass who scored a hit with “Can the Can.” She is described as loud, cheeky and sexy, with music that is genuine and wild. Photographs show her with her English band (Alistair Mackenzie on organ, Dave Neal on drums and Len Tuckey on guitar), posing against a wall, and performing live.

A second page presents a close-up of Suzi singing, accompanied by short quoted sections on her music, clothing, success, bass guitar, mouth, dream boy and greatest mistake.

CONTEXT AND NOTES The feature highlights Suzi Quatro’s breakthrough with “Can the Can” and her distinctive leather-clad image and bass-playing style.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

Event: Magazine feature / profile Era: 1973 (Can the Can era) Tone: Energetic, promotional Photography: Colour studio and live performance photographs

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