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Keyboard, bass, piano. Years active. 1981–present. Michael John Wilk (born circa 1961 in Chicopee, Massachusetts) is an American keyboardist, songwriter, and record producer best known for his contributions to John Kay and Steppenwolf largely as a keyboardist and bass player.
The band performed what they then labeled their "Farewell Concert" on October 6, 2007 at Ripken Stadium in Aberdeen, Maryland, featuring Kay, keyboardist and programmer Michael Wilk, drummer Ron Hurst and guitarist Danny Johnson. However, the band, rejoined by bassist Gary Link, began touring again in June 2009.
The band's final lineup featured Kay, keyboardist Michael Wilk (since 1982, and bassist between 1984 and 2009), bassist Gary Link (from 1982 to 1984, and since 2009), drummer Ron Hurst (since 1984) and lead guitarist Danny Johnson (since 1996).
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5 Steppenwolf Guitarists. Michael Monarch was born in California. As a youth he studied classical piano and drums. Playing in local garage bands, he found guitar and just a little bit later "The Sparrow". This is what he had to say about life before, during, and after Steppenwolf. Larry Byrom was born in Alabama and co-wrote a number of songs ...
Since then, John Kay and Steppenwolf-which now includes longtime members Gary Link (bass), Ron Hurst (drums), Danny Johnson (guitar), and Michael Wilk (keyboards) have released seven albums and maintained a busy international touring schedule that kept the band on the road for several months per year. The band also hosted Wolf Fest, an annual ...
Wilk has been a live performer since 1979, touring with Willie Nelson, 3 Dog Night, Deep Purple, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Michael McDonald, and Steppenwolf, just to name a few. His recording credits include recordings for the Alabama Bandmasters Association, various recordings of Steppenwolf and Grandmaster Flash and the Furious 5 among others.
BACKGROUND: Partners and co-producer with John Kay, keyboardist with Steppenwolf, Michael has worked with Boz Scaggs, Mick Fleetwood, Christy McVie, Billy Burnette, Phil Seymour, Danny Hutton (3 Dog Night), Rick Derringer, Les Dudek, the Pointer Sisters and jazz
