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John Raymond Goadsby (May 2, 1945 – August 1, 2017), known as Goldy McJohn, was a Canadian keyboard player best known as the original keyboardist for rock group Steppenwolf. Originally a classically trained pianist, he was a pioneer in the early use of the electronic organ in heavy metal.
Aug 4, 2017 · Steppenwolf founding member Goldy McJohn, whose roaring organ sounds and big hair brought a powerful presence to the group behind the classic-rock staples Born to be Wild and Magic Carpet...
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- David Bauder
Aug 4, 2017 · Goldy McJohn, a founding member of popular Canadian hard rockers Steppenwolf and the keyboardist who played on their biggest hits ‘Born To Be Wild’ and ‘The Pusher’, has died aged 72. The...
- Tim Peacock
Aug 3, 2017 · Goldy McJohn, a founding member of Steppenwolf and the keyboardist who powered some of the band's best songs, has died at age 72. The news was confirmed on his Facebook page, which reports...
- Michael Gallucci
Sep 25, 2017 · Sep 25, 2017. On August 1, we lost Steppenwolf’s original keyboardist Goldy McJohn, who was with the band through 1974. We remember him now with a ‘70s flip side and quotes from Mister Zero of the Kings and Marty Jourard of the Motels. By Warren Kurtz. Steppenwolf.
Aug 4, 2017 · Goldy McJohn, a Canadian founding member of Steppenwolf whose roaring organ sounds and big hair brought a powerful presence to the group behind the classic-rock staples "Born to be Wild" and...
Aug 4, 2017 · Steppenwolf founding member Goldy McJohn, whose distinctive keyboards stood out in hits such as “Born To Be Wild” and “Magic Carpet Ride,” died Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2017, of a heart attack,...
