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Steppenwolf
Lead singer John Kay

 
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Didja Know ... ?

  • John Kay was born Joachim Krauledat April 12, 1944.

  • In August and September of 1968, Born To Be Wild spent three weeks at the number 2 spot on the singles chart, kept out of #1 by The Rascals' People Got To Be Free.

  • Steppenwolf's band name came from the 1927 Herman Hesse book of the same name.

  • Born To Be Wild was included in the soundtrack to the 1969 movie "Easy Rider" because it was a favorite of the film's star and producer, Peter Fonda.

Top Steppenwolf Hits

  • Born To Be Wild (1968)

  • Magic Carpet Ride (1968)

  • Rock Me (1969)

  • Move Over (1969)

  • Monster (1970)

  • Hey Lawdy Mama (1970)

  • Straight Shootin' Woman (1974)

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