Search results
Results from the WOW.Com Content Network
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.
Ritchotte left Steppenwolf in 1989 to tour with the David Lee Roth Band, [18] returning the following year and remaining until late 1993. [17] During his time away from the band, he was replaced briefly by Les Dudek, [19] and later by Steve Fister. [20] Following his departure, Fister returned to Steppenwolf for another three-year run. [21]
Kay recorded both as a solo artist and with Steppenwolf during the late 1970s, and wrapped up Steppenwolf's 50th year of touring with what was to be a final gig in October 2018. Kay and Steppenwolf appeared on 24 July 2010 at the three-day HullabaLOU music festival in Louisville, Kentucky .
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. [ 1 ]
Goldy felt "Goldy Goadsby" would not be right, so in honor of his mother, Dorothy (née) McIntyre, Goldy added the "Mc" to his legal first name, creating his stage name. [2] The band (with various changes) went on to become Steppenwolf and McJohn remained with the group from 1967 to early 1975, when he was fired by Kay. [citation needed]
"Born to Be Wild" is a song written by Mars Bonfire and first released as a single by Steppenwolf. Although the lyrics do not specifically mention motorcycles, the song is often invoked in both popular and counter culture to denote a biker appearance or attitude since being featured in the 1969 film Easy Rider.
Steppenwolf is the debut studio album by Canadian-American rock band Steppenwolf, released on January 29, 1968, on ABC Dunhill Records.It includes songs written by ...
"Rock Me" is a song by the Canadian-American hard rock band Steppenwolf.It was released on their 1969 album At Your Birthday Party.It was written by the band's lead singer John Kay, and was the band's fifth American single release.