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John Kay

Born: Apr 12, 1944 in Tilsit, East Prussia, Germany

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Styles: Hard Rock, Arena Rock, Rock & Roll, Blues-Rock, Folk-Rock

Biography: Steppenwolf leader/founder John Kay is perhaps the most overlooked early contributor to the musical style that would become heavy metal and hard rock. Kay was the first rocker to use the phrase heavy metal in a song, in one of metal's first great anthems: Steppenwolf's 1968 classic "Born to Be Wild." ...Read full biography

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My Sportin' Life

Released: 1973

Label: Dunhill

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Forgotten Songs & Unsung Heroes

Released: 1972

Label: Dunhill

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John Kay's distinctive voice cut through radio with hits like "Magic Carpet Ride" and "Born to Be Wild." But on this LP there is none of the menacing growl found on his version of "The Pusher." What you ...Read full review

More John Kay albums: Main Albums (12), Compilations (5), DVD/Video (4)

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