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Official website of the classic rock pioneers Steppenwolf. Led by John Kay, Steppenwolf's blazing biker anthem "Born to Be Wild" roared out of speakers everywhere in the fiery summer of 1968, John Kay's threatening rasp sounding a mesmerizing call to arms to the counterculture movement rapidly sprouting up nationwide.
Steppenwolf enjoyed worldwide success from 1968 to 1972, but clashing personalities led to the end of the core lineup. From 1980 to 2018, John Kay was the only original member involved, having been the lead singer since 1967. The band was called John Kay & Steppenwolf from 1980 to 2018.
Aug 29, 2023 · Steppenwolf singer John Kay rarely gives interviews. He has pretty much left the music scene behind, choosing instead to focus on conservation efforts through his Maue Kay Foundation, in...
In the chaotic world of rock 'n' roll, in which the lifespan of most bands can be measured in terms of a few years or a few months, John Kay and Steppenwolf have emerged as one of rock's most enduring and respected bands, delivering hard-hitting, personally-charged music for more than three decades.
Oct 14, 2022 · Steppenwolf singer John Kay fires all of his guns at once, discussing the iconic film, "Easy Rider," the big 1960s hit, "Born To Be Wild," and sudden stardom.
Sep 19, 2019 · Steppenwolf frontman John Kay reflects on 50 years of Born To Be Wild. The song featured on the soundtrack to Easy Rider and became an anthem for '60s counter-culture. CBC Radio · Posted: Sep...
Steppenwolf leader/founder John Kay is perhaps the most overlooked early contributor to the musical style that would become heavy metal and hard rock. Kay was the first rocker to use the phrase heavy… Read Full Biography. STREAM OR BUY: Active. 1960s - 2010s. Born. April 12, 1944 in Tilsit, East Prussia, Germany. Genre. Pop/Rock. Styles.
