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Steppenwolf

Canadian-American rock group

Musical grouprock bandQ465862

Founded: 1967
Members / parts: John Kay
, Michael Wilk
, Gary Link
+3 more
Genre: blues rock
, acid rock
, hard rock
+3 more
Label: Dunhill
, ABC Records
Country of origin: United States
Formed in: Toronto

Overview

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Steppenwolf was an 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.

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Discography

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Born to Be Wild / Everybody's Next One(1968)
The Pusher(1968)
The Second(1968)
Magic Carpet Ride(1968)
Steppenwolf(1968)
Born to Be Wild(1968)
Born to Be Wild
Live at 25
Rock Me
Steppenwolf discography

Members

6 linked to Steppenwolf in Wikidata

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Discography: Steppenwolf discography
Named after: Steppenwolf
Website: steppenwolf.com language: English
Start of work period: 1967
Member category: Category:Steppenwolf (band) members
Official name: Steppenwolf
Replaces: The Sparrows

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