About two years ago, musician Suzi Quatro was my first interview guest on Talking Travel, my new interview series on Global Traveler.
While I was fairly certain Talking Travel would get enough results to become a regular feature, I wanted the first one to be big. I swung for the fences and landed Quatro, one of my favorites from way back.
As a working musician for more than 50 years, Quatro certainly had experience traveling. I also figured if the series bombed, at least it would give me the chance to interview Quatro.
Much to my slight surprise, Quatro granted the interview. Although I was a bit starstruck at first, I calmed myself and I think we had an interesting chat.
As I write this, the interview is nearing 10K YouTube views, which puts it in the top 5% of all YT videos. The positive response solidified Talking Travel as a viable feature.
When I saw Quatro came out with a new book, I reached out again and landed my second interview (and 58th in the series) with Quatro.
Her book Grave Undertakings is a fascinating read. What started as a collection of epitaphs, became a full fictional novel with a bit of introspection. Grave Undertakings works on three levels. I was quickly drawn into the book as soon as I started reading it.
Just turned 75, Quatro discussed her recent travels, her abilities to read people, her book and more. She also humored me with a few random thoughts at the end.
Quatro is a true music pioneer, who doesn't get enough credit for all she has done. She remains humble and positive. It has been such a unique experience interviewing her. It goes well beyond me being excited about meeting one of my longtime favorite musicians. I'm legitimately intrigued by all I have learned about and from her.
The full interview is at Talking Travel with Suzi Quatro on GT. Also, please subscribe to the GT YT channel. (It's free, easy and will help me a lot).
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