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| Group Members: John Kay, Mars Bonfire, George Biondo, Bobby Cochran, Jerry Edmonton, Goldy McJohn, Michael Monarch, Nick St. Nicholas
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| Biography: Led by John Kay (born Joachim Krauledat, April 12, 1944), Steppenwolf's blazing biker anthem "Born to Be Wild" roared out of speakers everywhere in the fiery summer of 1968, John Kay's threatening rasp sounding a mesmerizing call to arms to the counterculture movement rapidly sprouting up nationwide. ...Read full biography |
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Released: 1968 Label: Geffen Critics' Rating:  The group's second album was virtually a re-creation of its predecessor, only slightly more sophisticated in its range of songs and the manner of playing them, and the in-house writing had improved, though ...Read full reviewReleased: 1968 Label: Geffen Critics' Rating:  Steppenwolf entered the studio for their recording debut in mid-1968 with a lot of confidence -- based on a heavy rehearsal schedule before they ever got signed -- and it shows on this album, a surprisingly ...Read full review
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