Rockin' with Suzi Q
Rockin' with Suzi Q was a weekly radio programme broadcast on BBC Radio 2, featuring Suzi Quatro playing her favourite blues, rock, and soul tunes from independent record labels.[1]
| Genre | Music radio, blues, rock, soul |
|---|---|
| Country of origin |  United Kingdom |
| Language(s) | English |
| Home station | BBC Radio 2 |
| Hosted by | Suzi Quatro |
| Written by | Suzi Quatro |
| Audio format | Stereophonic sound |
| Opening theme | "Sweet Little Rock 'n' Roller" by Chuck Berry |
| Website | https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006wrq1 |
As well as researching and presenting radio programmes, Quatro is the first female bass guitar player to become a major rock star. This broke a barrier to women's participation in rock music.[2]: 1–3 [3]
Format
Rockin' with Suzi Q was a weekly BBC Radio 2 music radio programme. It was researched and presented by Quatro.[1]
Programmes started with Chuck Berry's "Sweet Little Rock 'n' Roller". In one programme, Quatro said "I've been doing this song for 30 years. It's what I was. It's what I am. It's what I always will be."[4]
Next, Quatro would play her favourite blues, rock, and soul tunes from independent record labels, relating them back to her own life and experiences.[1][4] She would also read out feedback received from listeners. An example was:
"Suzi is back with the music we love,
though many of the artists are in heaven above."[5]
Reception
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| The Guardian (2005)[4] | favourable |
| The Guardian (2007)[5] | favourable |
References
- Quatro, Suzi. "BBC - BBC Radio 2 Programmes - Suzi Quatro: Rockin' with Suzi Q". London, UK: BBC. Retrieved 5 August 2012.
- Auslander, Philip (28 January 2004). "I Wanna Be Your Man: Suzi Quatro's musical androgyny". Popular Music. United Kingdom: Cambridge University Press. 23 (1): 1–16. doi:10.1017/S0261143004000030. S2CID 191508078. Archived from the original on 1 April 2012. Retrieved 5 August 2012.
- "BBC Queens of British Pop, Suzi Quatro - David Jensen film clip 2009". London, UK: BBC. Retrieved 5 August 2012.
- Mahoney, Elisabeth (28 October 2005). "Rockin' With Suzi Q, Radio review, Media, The Guardian". The Guardian. London, UK. Retrieved 19 August 2012.
- Redmond, Camilla (8 June 2007). "Camilla Redmond on Rockin' with Suzi Q, Radio review, Television & radio, The Guardian". The Guardian. London, UK. Retrieved 19 August 2012.