Steppenwolf (band): Difference between revisions

Steppenwolf is a 1960s rock band, best known for the hits "Born to Be Wild" and "Magic Carpet Ride". With frontman John Kay, Steppenwolf rocketed to fame after their third single, "Born to Be Wild" was used in Easy Rider. The song coined the term "heavy metal". This was followed by several more hits, including "Magic Carpet Ride" and "Rock Me". The band broke up in the early 1970s, and Kay went on to lead a somewhat successful solo career, while the other band members continued touring for decades.