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 members of the Canadian band The Sparrows. Guitarist Michael Monarch and bassist Rushton Moreve were recruited through notices posted in Los Angeles–area record and music‑instrument stores. Steppenwolf sold over 25 million records worldwide, released seven gold albums and one platinum album, and achieved 13 Billboard Hot 100 singles, including seven Top 40 hits. Three of these reached the Top 10: “Born to Be Wild,” “Magic Carpet Ride,” and “Rock Me.” The band enjoyed worldwide success from 1968 to 1972, but internal conflicts eventually ended the core lineup. From 1980 to 2018, John Kay was the only original member still involved, continuing as lead singer as he had since 1967. During this period, the band operated under the name John Kay & Steppenwolf. In Canada, they achieved four Top 10 singles, twelve Top 40, and fourteen Top 100 entries. In 2016, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominated Steppenwolf for induction in the 2017 class. Although they did not receive enough votes that year, in 2018 the Hall of Fame selected their 1968 hit “Born to Be Wild” as one of the inaugural entries in its Singles category.
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The Pusher
Born To Be Wild
Magic Carpet Ride
Who needs you
Renegade
Sookie Sookie
Rock Me
The Night Times For You
Snowblind Friend
Jupiter’s Child
Screaming Night Hog
for ladies only
Give Me Some News I Can Use
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