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Steppenwolf

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Steppenwolf is a Canadian-Americanrock group that was prominent in the late 1960s. The group was formed in 1963 in Los Angeles by vocalist John Kay, guitarist Michael Monarch, bassist Rushton Moreve, keyboardist Goldy McJohn and drummer Jerry Edmonton after the dissolution of Toronto group The Sparrows, formed by John Kay in the early 60s, of which only Moreve was not a member. The band has sold more than 25 million records worldwide, releasing eight gold albums and twelve Billboard Hot 100 singles of which six were Top 40 hits, including three Top 10 successes: "Born to Be Wild", "Magic Carpet Ride", and "Rock Me". Steppenwolf enjoyed worldwide success from 1968 to 1974, but clashing personalities led to the end of the core lineup. Today, frontman John Kay is the only original member left, having served as lead singer for 50 years since 1963. History: Steppenwolf: The name-change from Sparrow to Steppenwolf was suggested to John Kay by Gabriel Mekler, being inspired by Hermann...

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Discography

  • Paradox
  • Gold: Their Great Hits, 1989
  • Live! (disc 2)
  • Wolftracks, 1989
  • Monster, 1970
  • Born to Be Wild: The Best of Steppenwolf, 1999
  • Feed the Fire, 1996
  • 16 Greatest Hits, 1985
  • Rest in Peace, 1972
  • Hour of the Wolf
  • The Very Best of Steppenwolf
  • Live at 25, 1996
  • Slow Flux, 1974
  • Rock & Roll Rebels, 1987
  • Born to Be Wild
  • The Magic Collection, 2006
  • All Time Greatest Hits, 1999
  • Born to Be Wild: Greatest Hits, 1995
  • The Second, 1968
  • Greatest Hits, Volume 2, 1992
  • Gold, 2005
  • Born to Be Wild: The Hits and More, 1993
  • Steppenwolf, 1998
  • Candy, 2011
  • 20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of Steppenwolf, 1999
  • The Collection, 2003
  • Rise & Shine
  • 16 Original World Hits, 1989
  • Skullduggery
  • The 20th Century Music Collection
  • Steppenwolf 7, 1970
  • Steppenwolf '97, 1996
  • Born to Be Wild: A Retrospective 1966-1990, 1991
  • For Ladies Only, 1971
  • Early Steppenwolf, 1969
  • Night Riding
  • The Universal Masters Collection: Classic Steppenwolf, 2001
  • Live, 1971
  • At Your Birthday Party, 1969

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