Suzi Q

An excellent, detailed, enjoyable biographical documentary as a long overdue tribute to the great, leather-clad, Elvis-inspired rock performer who helped kick open the doors for women in rock. Surprising more layered than the usual rock doc fare.

Long-overdue documentary on rock pioneer Suzi Quatro, an integral part of the glam rock scene of the 1970s, bass player and all-around badass raised in the Detroit suburb of Grosse Point. Quatro had only marginal success in her native US but scored a succession of hit records throughout the rest of the world (it's only briefly touched upon, but America simply wasn't progressive enough to embrace a female rocker of this volume in the early-'70s). Singled out from her musician sisters in the band Cradle by British producer Mickie Most, Suzi had to leave her hometown for England to achieve her first taste of success, though the seeds of familial discontent were planted firmly behind her (she's still trying to win her sisters' love and approval). Motherhood changed audiences' perception of Suzi in the 1980s (and brought her marriage to guitarist Len Tuckey to a close), though she nevertheless stayed busy appearing on stage in "Annie Get Your Gun" and the musical "Tallulah Who?" based on the life of actress Tallulah Bankhead. This is a very well-researched document on a rock-and-roll icon who never quite got her due Stateside, despite one Top 5 single ("Stumblin' In") and a handful of guest appearances on TV's "Happy Days" (even this film is foreign-born, produced in Australia where Suzi is considered a legend). With terrific commentary from a wide assortment of musicians, admirers, friends and family, it's an entertaining journey. *** from ****

This film is one of those rare music doco's that captures the heart, talent, pathos and humanity of the subject without becoming a froth and bubbles, feelgood promo video. It's warts and all here. The director ( Firmager ) masterfully meshes all the elements of ' talking heads', archival footage, interviews with Suzi, and family history, together in a way that never becomes pedestrian. It's constantly moving towards the next adventure, much like it's wonderful subject, Suzi Quatro. Love your work all involved. It's a 9 for me.

Suzi Quatro is the Queen of Rock, she not only opened the door for women to pick up guitars drums and any other instrument they could find and just get out there. She blew it open.

This documentary is fantastic and honest and showed how America was not yet ready for Suzi Quatro in 1973.

Suzi paved the way for Blondie The Runaway's Joan Jett and many others, so that they could go off into the world of show biz with their great material and give us their music from the influence of what Suzi Quatro had already achieved.

Suzi is spoken very highly of throughout this documentary, except for her some of her sisters, sibling rivalry oh well. Even though she was not all that well known in the states, the American public came to know her as Leather Tuscedero and her huge hit with Chris Norman from Smokie Stumblin In.

Her career has had many twists and turns doing acting and UK TV and musicals as well as the odd pantomime. Such a great career, but the best thing was about Suzi Quatro was her music, great songs great albums, and being a kid living in Australia watching the whole Suzi Quatro experience unfold it was great, and it still is she is still working very hard, a new album out next year and another book out this year.

A movie in the works of her life my god there is just so much to this powerhouse of a little lady there was never anybody who told her no you can't she would say watch me.

This was a fast-moving documentary and held my attention throughout. It gave me a whole new appreciation for her music, and made me nostalgic for the days we listened to Suzi Quatro cassettes on car trips.

Suzi Q features quite a diverse range of people being interviewed; from the Fonz, Alice Cooper and Joan Jett, to her ex-husband, children and Suzi herself.

It gives a fascinating insight into Suzi and her career over the years. It makes me want to delve into her discography with fresh enthusiasm for her work.

Suzi was an absolute pioneer, and in showing her journey, it ends up being quite an inspiring documentary about chasing your dreams.