Steppenwolf

Steppenwolf is a rock band that helped establish heavy metal music in the late 1960s along with bands like Blue Cheer and Iron Butterfly. The band was formed in 1967 in Los Angeles by vocalist John Kay, guitarist Michael Monarch, bassist Rushton Moreve, keyboardist Goldy McJohn and drummer Jerry Edmonton. Steppenwolf has sold more than 25 million units worldwide, releasing 8 gold albums and 13 Hot 100 singles, three top-10 hits in "Born to Be Wild", '"Magic Carpet Ride", and "Rock Me". The band indulged in worldwide success from 1968 to 1974, later clashing personalities led a break up. Front man John Kay is the only original member left, whom serves as lead singer for almost all of the 40 years.

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