Suzi Quatro is an American rock singer-songwriter, bass guitarist, and actress known for her groundbreaking role as a female bass player in the predominately male music industry of the 1970s. She is recognized for her hard rock sound and aggressive performance style, with hit songs like "Can the Can" and "Devil Gate Drive." Quatro's music, influenced by Elvis Presley and The Beatles, has greatly contributed to the glam rock genre. Her significance in music history lies in her pioneering role for women in rock, influencing artists such as Joan Jett and The Runaways.