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Steppenwolf was a Canadian-American rock band that was prominent from 1968 to 1972. The group was formed in late 1967 in Los Angeles by lead singer John Kay, keyboardist Goldy McJohn, and drummer Jerry Edmonton, all formerly of the Canadian band the Sparrows.
- 1967–1972, 1974–1976, 1980–2018
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.
Learn about the origins, achievements and legacy of Steppenwolf, one of rock's most enduring and respected bands, from its formation in 1967 to its current members and albums. Discover how the band's edgy, uncompromising and blues-rooted music, its iconic anthems and its social and political lyrics shaped the hard-rock sound and culture of the 1970s.
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Steppenwolf was a Canadian-American hard rock band from Los Angeles, California. Formed in 1967, the group originally consisted of lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist John Kay , lead guitarist Michael Monarch , bassist Nick St. Nicholas , drummer Jerry Edmonton and keyboardist Goldy McJohn .
NameYears ActiveInstrumentsRelease Contributions1967–1972 1974–1976 1980–2018lead vocals rhythm and slide guitars ...1967–1972 1974–1976 (died 1993)drums percussion backing and occasional ...all Steppenwolf releases from Steppenwolf ...1967–1972 1974–1975 (died 2017)keyboards backing vocalsall Steppenwolf releases from Steppenwolf ...1967–1969lead guitar backing vocalsSteppenwolf (1968) The Second (1968) At ...The discography of Steppenwolf, a Canadian-American Hard rock band, consists of 13 studio albums, 14 compilation albums, 5 (live albums) 41 singles, and three music videos. The band was formed in 1967 after some members of The Sparrows split. Group members included John Kay, Michael Monarch, Goldy McJohn, Rushton Moreve and Jerry Edmonton.
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Apr 13, 2023 · 20. Screaming Night Hog (Steppenwolf Gold, 1971) This was the only single from the compilation Gold: Their Greatest Hits, released towards the end of that helter-skelter heyday.
Jul 29, 2020 · Here’s how it works. Features. Classic Rock. Born To Be Wild: The epic story of Steppenwolf. By Sleazegrinder. ( Classic Rock ) published 29 July 2020. John Kay tells the story of Steppenwolf: "We’re a hard rock band and we don’t take shit from anybody" (Image credit: Michael Ochs Archives / Getty Images)