Steppenwolf, the band behind “Born to Be Wild”, a reference of late-1960s hard rock.
Profile
- Origin
- Los Angeles, United States
- Formed
- 1967
- Founding members
- John Kay, Michael Monarch, Goldy McJohn, Rushton Moreve, Jerry Edmonton
- Current status
- Inactive since 2018, when John Kay retired from the stage; the band has not performed since
- Official website
- steppenwolf.com
Members through the years
- John Kay — vocals, guitar (1967–2018; retired from the stage since 2018)
- Michael Monarch — guitar (1967–1969)
- Goldy McJohn — keyboards (1967–1972, 1974–1976; died 2017)
- Rushton Moreve — bass (1967–1968; died 1981)
- Jerry Edmonton — drums (1967–1976; died 1993)
Discography
| Year | Release |
|---|---|
| 1968 | Steppenwolf |
| 1968 | The Second |
| 1969 | At Your Birthday Party |
| 1969 | Monster |
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