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Today, John Kay is the only original member, having been the lead singer since 1967. The band was called John Kay & Steppenwolf from 1980 to 2018. In Canada, they had four top 10 songs, 12 top 40, and 14 in the top 100. [8] In 2016, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominated them for induction in 2017. [9] .
- 1967–1972, 1974–1976, 1980–2018
In the late 1960s, Steppenwolf embodied that era's social, political and philosophical restlessness, building an impressive body of edgy, uncompromising rock 'n' roll that retains its emotional resonance more than five decades after the band's formation. Such Steppenwolf standards as "Born to Be Wild," "Magic Carpet Ride," "The Pusher" and ...
On October 14, 2018, John Kay and Steppenwolf performed their last show in Baxter Springs, Kansas. After 50 years of recording and performing, it was time for the band to retire. John is now playing periodically as solo act, performing the blues and folk music that influenced him to get started in the first place.
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Oct 13, 2022 · Redferns. Steppenwolf singer John Kay rarely gives interviews these days. He has pretty much left the music scene behind, choosing instead to focus on conservation efforts through his Maue Kay...
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Jul 29, 2020 · 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) "We’re a hard rock band and we don’t take shit from anybody.
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Official website of the classic rock pioneers Steppenwolf. Led by John Kay, Steppenwolf's blazing biker anthem . ... THE HISTORY — BAND BIOGRAPHY — JOHN ...
Sep 19, 2019 · As It Happens. 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 ·...
