Effective period / Period of releases: 1966 - 2011

Members: Suzi Quatro, Patti Quatro, Nancy Rogers, Nancy Quatro, Arlene Quatro, Marylou Ball, Nan Ball, Diane Baker

All female American band founded in 1964 in Grosse Pointe, Michigan by sisters Patti and Suzi Quatro, sisters Nancy (drums) and Mary Lou Ball (guitar), and Diane Baker on piano. Baker was soon replaced by Arlene Quatro. The released their first single in 1964 on Hideout (Never Thought You'd Leave Me). "Nan" Ball left in 1965 and was replaced by Darline Arnone. In 1968 they signed to Mercury and released a second single (Light Of Love). In 1969 they changed their name to Cradle and pursued a heavier direction. Arlene became the band's manager and Nancy Quatro joined as the new drummer. Suzi Quatro left in 1971 and went on to have a successful solo career. Cradle ultimately disbanded in 1973.