Suzi Quatro, “Classic Quatro” (Razor and Tie, 1996)
These early- and mid-1970s recordings were as crucial to the emergence of punk and new wave as the contemporary work of Bowie and the New York Dolls. Quatro’s pioneering modern, hard-edged, tough-girl glitter sound and persona was a direct inspiration to a teenage Joan Jeff, among many others. Historical interest aside, this is excellent cool-rocking tuneage that moves your feet and sticks in your head.
Try 1, 3, 10, 11
5/23/12

Suzi Quatro, “If You Knew Suzi . . .” (RSO, 1979)
The glam-rock goddess comes back as a hard-rocking singer-songwriter, starting fresh in the Holly/Everlys early morning of r&r history and using it to stake her claim to new maturity.
Try 1/ 2, 1/ 3
6/18/18