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Steppenwolf
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Key facts
- Also known as
- John Kay & Steppenwolf (1980-2018)
- Origin
- Los Angeles , California , U.S.
- Genres
- Psychedelic rock blues rock acid rock hard rock heavy metal garage rock
- Years active
- 1967–1972 1974–1976 1980–2018
- Labels
- ABC Dunhill Mums Epic MCA
- Spinoff of
- The Sparrows
- Past members
- List
- Website
- steppenwolf .com
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Wikidata facts
- Official name
- Steppenwolf
- Official website
- www.steppenwolf.com
- Image
- Steppenwolf (1970).png
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- Commons category
- Steppenwolf (band)
- inception
- 1967-01-01
- start of work period
- 1967-00-00
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Steppenwolf (later known as John Kay & Steppenwolf) was a Canadian-American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1967. The group was founded by singer/rhythm guitarist John Kay, keyboardist Goldy McJohn and drummer Jerry Edmonton, all formerly of the Canadian band the Sparrows. Guitarist Michael Monarch and bassist Rushton Moreve were recruited via notices placed in Los Angeles–area record and musical instrument stores.
Steppenwolf sold over 25 million records worldwide, released seven gold albums and one platinum album, and had 13 Billboard Hot 100 singles, of which seven were Top 40 hits, including three top 10 successes: "Born to Be Wild", "Magic Carpet Ride", and "Rock Me". 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. In Canada, they had four top 10 songs, 12 top 40 and 14 in the top 100.