Steppenwolf | Detective | Michael Monarch | Interview
As the original lead guitarist with Steppenwolf (1967 through most of 1969), he played on all their hits, while still a teenager. He also played on Janis Joplin's...
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Steppenwolf – ‘Magic Carpet Ride-The Dunhill/ABC Years 1967-1971’ (2021)
In the four year period between 1967 and 1971 California based hard rock band Steppenwolf released a series of best selling albums and singles, unique for their social...
The Steppenwolf Story – Chapter Eight
It was a full year between studio album releases by Steppenwolf, with “For Ladies Only,” their sixth and final studio effort on ABC/Dunhill Records, appearing in record stores...
The Steppenwolf Story – Chapter Seven
Only seven months after the release of their incredibly successful double album “Steppenwolf Live” the band once again hit record shops, in November 1970, with their seventh LP,...
The Steppenwolf Story – Chapter Six
Released in April 1970, five months after its predecessor LP “Monster,” Steppenwolf’s classic two LP set “Steppenwolf Live” was recorded, mainly at one gig at The Santa Monica...
The Steppenwolf Story – Chapter Five
“Monster,” Steppenwolf’s fifth LP, fourth from the studio, was released in November 1969, a mere four months after “Early Steppenwolf” a live set recorded May 14, 1967, while...
The Steppenwolf Story – Chapter Four
Steppenwolf’s fourth release, “Early Steppenwolf” which hit record stores in July 1969 is a most confusing part of the band’s legacy for several reasons. The album, consisting of...
The Steppenwolf Story – Chapter Three
Released only five months after its predecessor, Steppenwolf’s “At Your Birthday Party” their third LP, is an important part of the band’s ABC/Dunhill catalog for several reasons. The...
The Steppenwolf Story – Chapter Two
Less than a year after their debut s/t LP, John Kay and Steppenwolf delivered their second album, appropriately titled “Steppenwolf The Second” consisting of twelve tracks, and full...
The Steppenwolf Story – Chapter One
January 2018 marks the 50th anniversary of the release of the debut album by the Los Angeles based Canadian band, Steppenwolf, a group fronted by East German born...