ROCK ‘N’ ROLL BOMBSHELL: Suzi Quatro Spills ALL on Her 60-Year “Almost Romance” with Alice Cooper – “We Kissed… Then Pulled Back!”
Exclusive Andrew Eborn Interview In a raw, no-holds-barred sit-down on The Andrew Eborn Show, the undisputed Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Suzi Quatro (75), opens up like never before. The leather-clad bass pioneer behind smashes like “Can the Can” and “Devil Gate Drive” reveals her sizzling decades-long bond with shock-rock legend Alice Cooper – starting at age 14 in gritty Detroit.It’s a time-capsule of rock history, full of laughter, honesty, and that unforgettable hotel room moment. Award-winning broadcaster Andrew Eborn draws out the stories fans crave. Fresh off her 2026 album Freedom (released March 27) – featuring a high-voltage duet with Alice on the MC5 classic “Kick Out the Jams” – Suzi proves she’s still the ultimate rock goddess.Detroit Roots: Where It All Began (Timeline)1950: Born Susan Kay Quatro, June 3, Detroit. Musical family with classical piano & percussion training. Age 8: Stage debut on bongos in father Art Quatro’s jazz trio. 1964 (Age 14): Forms all-girl band The Pleasure Seekers with sister Patti. Evolves into Cradle, sharing bills with young Alice Cooper (Vincent Furnier). Detroit’s raw Motown-hard rock energy shapes her. 1971: Discovered by Mickie Most, moves to UK. 1973: Breakthrough with “Can the Can” – No.1 hits across Europe/Australia. Followed by “48 Crash”, “Devil Gate Drive”. 101 UK chart weeks (1973-80). Over 55 million records sold worldwide. 1970s Peak: Supports Alice on Welcome to My Nightmare tour (1975, 85 dates). Bonds as Detroit natives. First major female bass star – androgynous glam, raspy vocals, thunderous bass. No drugs, pure attitude. 1970s-80s: Plays Leather Tuscadero on Happy Days (turned down spin-off). US hit “Stumblin’ In” with Chris Norman (No.4). Ongoing: 15+ albums, acting, radio, poetry. Still tours with epic 2-hour shows, bass solos & piano. Feminist icon inspiring Joan Jett, The Runaways & beyond. Today, Suzi & Alice reunite on Freedom, capturing pure Detroit spirit. Alice calls her his “little sister” – yet there’s always an underlying spark. “We’ve always been close… there’s always been that fancying each other,” she admits.The Hotel Room ConfessionAndrew asks: “Talk to me about that relationship… you grew up together in Detroit?”Suzi spills: They connected when Alice’s band returned to Detroit. “We just connected… same attitude to the business.” He’s Christian; she’s Catholic. On live “Kick Out the Jams” in Detroit, Alice lets her say the opening line solo. She nails it: “Kick out the jams… Suzi!” Crowd erupts. “It should have been the other way around – this wild man of rock ‘n’ roll!”Bombshell: At ~19, alone in his hotel room: “We had this big kiss… we’ve all been there.” Tension peaks – continue or back off? They both pull away. “We figured the friendship was the most important thing.” Going further “would have been awkward to remain as close as we are.”Even now, chemistry lingers. On tour, if Alice is single, he gives “that look.” Suzi teases: “Alice, we had our time. You’re a good Christian boy. Don’t look at me like that!” She watched him fall in love with his wife on the road. Pure platonic love with an electric “what if.”Suzi adds: “The other great reunion is you with Alice Cooper, who you’ve known since you were 14.”Why This Interview Is UnmissableAndrew Eborn blends warmth, wit & world-class journalism into rock gold. Suzi, full of fire at 75, embodies resilience and fun – from ’60s garage bands to stadiums, leather jumpsuits to Happy Days. A celebration of lifelong friendship, shared roots, and what truly lasts in music.Watch the full explosive interview now! Suzi Quatro, Alice Cooper, Andrew Eborn interview, Queen of Rock and Roll, Detroit rock, Kick Out the Jams, Can the Can, Devil Gate Drive, rock n roll friendship, hotel room kiss, Leather Tuscadero, Happy Days, 1970s glam rock, female rock pioneer, new album Freedom, MC5 cover, rock legends reunion, Suzi Quatro Alice Cooper relationship, bass guitar icon
