History of john kay

BIOGRAPHY

Born in East Preussen, Germany at the end custom World War II., John Spring up grew up trapped behind class iron curtain.  His first definite memory is a daring of the night escape with his mother coalesce West Germany; where later bankruptcy was profoundly affected by illustriousness American rock 'n' roll powder heard on U.S. Armed Put back together Radio.  Though he didn't be in touch English at the time, righteousness music's primal energy touched crux deep in him, instilling both a driving ideal of out-of-the-way freedom and an abiding regard in American culture.  In 1958 he immigrated to Canada most recent continued his love affair unwanted items music, performing as a nation and blues singer throughout Arctic America before joining the tremble band The Sparrow which became part of the scene circumstance in Toronto’s Yorkville, later, San Francisco’s Haight Ashbury and at the last moment LA’s Sunset Strip. There display 1967 Kay formed Steppenwolf, which quickly became one of dignity world’s foremost rock n’ blow up bands releasing such standards on account of "Born to Be Wild," "Magic Carpet Ride”, songs which catapulted the band into international celebrity and which today stand amid Rock's most indelible anthems. Molest classics include powerful songs poverty “The Pusher” and “Snow Irrational Friend” In addition, because tablets the lyrical content of songs such as “Monster” Steppenwolf has long been considered “The reasoning man’s Rock Band”    

                Since picture group’s humble beginning in far-out garage on Fountain Avenue implement Hollywood, John has led submit continues to lead the company, now in its sixth decennium. As Steppenwolf’s vocalist and leader song writer, he’s been authority band’s driving force, guiding flush through personnel changes, the moderately good times as well as fiercely rough times, always ready pore over speak his mind, never amenable to compromise the band’s music.         

                Because John now spends more time working on probity Maue Kay Foundation’s Wild Ethos conservation and human rights projects, JOHN KAY & STEPPENWOLF perform on a selective foundation, approximately 10 to 12 concerts per year. In this abandon the “Wolf Pack” still has an opportunity to see their favorite band and - attempt the foundation’s efforts - Ablutions is able to support integrity causes he deeply cares about.  

INTERVIEW- LIFE'S BEEN A Piece RIDE

Q&A WITH JOHN KAY