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Born Susan Kay Quatrocchioand raised in Detroit, Suzi Quatro grew up to be an international superstar musician and actress during the 1970s. Her rapid rise to the top was fueled by huge talent, determination, hard work, and a fabulous sense of humor. In this candid autobiography, Suzi tells the behind-the-scenes story of her life, including her years spent working, partying, and rocking alongside such legendary figures as Noddy Holder, Alice Cooper, and Iggy Pop. She unveils the origins of her career, from her first gigs touring dives across the United States up through her move to London just as glam rock hit the pop charts. Following her musical success, Suzi achieved Hollywood fame working onHappy Days, but success began to take its toll as she tried to balance a turbulent personal life, a growing family, and her international career. Through the ups and downs, Suzi never lost her joy in music nor her sense of adventure. Brilliantly personal and funny, this is the thrilling account of a life lived going hell for leather.

Suzi Quatro has been a professional musician since she was 15 years old when she played bass in an all-girl band with her sisters. She left the U.S. to pursue a solo career in London at the age of 21 and has been based there ever since, not counting all the time she's spent on the road all over the world and an interlude in Hollywood starring in Happy Days.