Subscribe to ARTISTDirect Newsletter

Biography

more biography
Led by John Kay (born Joachim Krauledat, April 12, 1944), Steppenwolf's blazing biker anthem "Born to Be Wild" roared out of speakers everywhere in the fiery summer of 1968, John Kay's threatening rasp sounding a mesmerizing call to arms to the counterculture movement rapidly sprouting up nationwide. German immigrant Kay got his professional start in a bluesy Toronto band called ...more

Clips

more cilps
  • Born to Be Wild
  • Magic Carpet Ride
  • Monster
  • Straight Shootin' Woman
  • Ride With Me

    • Albums

    more albums

    Similar Artists

    more similar artists

    Web Links

    more web links
  • Danny Johnson
  • John Kay & Steppenwolf
  • * All Steppenwolf Lyrics
  • Steppenwolf - by Chrome Oxide
  • Steppenwolf @ the DocRock Show

    • Credits

    more credits


    ARTISTdirect plus

    What's Hot from ARTISTdirect

    • Interview: Pete Wentz

      The face of Fall Out Boy talks about reviving the music video, industry changes and finding new jams at Asian sneaker shops ...more

    • Interview: Disturbed

      Frontman David Draiman dissects his band's latest offering, Indestructible, and talks Mayhem Fest ...more

    • Featured Tour: Crüe Fest

      ARTISTdirect is your one-stop-site for all the mötley mayhem. Check out our official page for news, interviews and much more!...more