I am “ only” 62 so I was a bit late but had a relative 6 years my senior. He was more like a brother than an uncle. Turned me on to all kinds of 60’s “stuff “ very early. About 15 years ago i stopped at our local greasy spoon and there sat John Kay in the flesh and as outnof pocket as one would ever imagine in the hyper rural , extremely clannish , Hillsboro TN. Spoke briefly and was on my way. Very cordial and approachable cat.
This was the first rock band I ever became familiar with as a boy and now in my 60's they are my favorite still. John Kay is an amazing man. I listen to how intelligent and articulate he is way back then and he came to North America as a refugee from Germany where he and his mom escape from the Iron Curtain. He also had to live with poor eyesight from an early age. The man is a real hero to me.
Saw this line up at my first concert in Feb 1971. Zephyr opened (they still had Tommy Bolin on guitar, before he left to record with Billy Cobham & later replace Dominic Troiano, who had replaced Joe Walsh in James Gang).I was 14 years old. Still the best concert I've ever been to, & still the loudest concert I've ever been to. (I've seen some of the best, my last was the great BB King in 1989 or 90 Had to go see the MAN). THey were absolutely great.They were a tour de force. Can anyone name a song that had the impact Born To Be Wild had? When I heard that song in 1968, I forgot about Beatles, Stones, & all the other music of that day. It was absolutely amazing hearing that tune. John Kay's voice was amazing. The song literally changed my entire musical outlook. I owned every album they released.I was heartbroken when they broke up. Bought both of John's solo albums, which still sound fabulous today. I was overjoyed when an FM station in my hometown played the entire Slow Flux album one night around 2AM. I called the station knowing it was Steppenwolf. The DJ answered YELLING "It's Steppenwolf, It's Steppenwolf,It's Steppenwolf" & hung up the phone. To me they are my all time favorite group, John Kay is the greatest singer ever. He's a great songwriter as well.Totally one of a kind.Love those guys.
George Biondo on bass just rips it up here. Too many rock fans thinks the great bass players didn't arrive on the scene until later. Here's the prototype.
John Kay and Steppenwolf are under appreciated for sure. John, at this writing, is 77 years old and performs solo blues slide guitar and vocals. He can still fit into those killer black leather trousers and his voice, musicianship, song writing and stage presence is top notch. The man has swag and depth that few possess. His life story is also inspirational.
I've been a huge fan of Steppenwolf since '67.....high school. John Kay's story is about as inspirational as they get. He was just 4 yrs old when his mother smuggled them out of east Germany and through Austria to freedom and they really made the most of it. Steppenwolf is one of my favorite bands all time. Monster, Don't Step on the Grass Sam, Sookie, Sookie, and of course Renegade. Badass.
@RonaldWilliams-lp3bg When I was in the 9th grade, my teacher had a "bring your album day" and I brought Steppenwolf and played The Pusher ............she wasn't ready for it I guess.
Hippo Stomp, from the album Steppenwolf 7. I bought that album when it was first released. I had already been a Steppenwolf fan at that time. They had solidified themselves with their "Big Three": Born to be Wild, Magic Carpet Ride, and The Pusher. What so many people never realized that the band had an enormous catalog of music behind those three songs. Music that, in my opinion, far outshines the Big Three. I believe that no matter which version of the band there was, Steppenwolf 7 was the best album they EVER produced.
As far as talent goes, I don’t think you can beat this version of Steppenwolf. Guitarist Larry Byrom had been with them since “Monster” and George Biondo (on his first album) was the best bassist they had found so far (Nick St Nicholas was an interesting character, but not much of a musician). Although it lacked the hits, “Seven” is musically the most mature album they put out. Songs like this one, “Snow-blind Friend,” “Foggy Mental Breakdown,” and “Renegade” are at the top of the group’s creativity. Question: can anyone identify the brand or model of bass that Biondo is playing? I can’t.
True but I saw the so called president of the organization, actually say with a straight face, theatRobert Plant, among others, was copying Janis Joplin. I was stunned. Janis was actually copying Garnett Mimms who sang Cry Baby several years before Janis recorded it.(Don't get me wrong, I'ma huge Janis fan) but it seems with people who have their history mixed up (whether by accident or on purpose) calling the shots, it doesn't suprise me a bit. Born To Be Wild alone makes them worthy of induction, IMO.That single song changed my entire outlook on music. Steppenwolf were unique, John Kay IMO is the best singer of his genre. Even though they sold millions of albums, they're not worthy of induction? Of course DeepPurple weren't inducted until very recently. There are artists, groups in the HOF that never had the impact Steppenwolf did.
I can’t believe that the editor showed John Kay instead of Larry Byrom during most of his guitar solo. What a great guitarist. George Biondo was a great addition to the band adding a good singer to help out with vocals along with his strong bass playing. My favorite band growing up since I was 12 or so. For one band to have Michael Monarch as lead guitar, then Larry Byrom is amazing.
from '67 to '72 they were at their musical peak. this is right in the middle.John Kay was an underrated songwriter. in Summer of '72 I saw him on Boston Common w/his solo band. he instructed pot smokers to ''blow it this way''they had a minor hit w/ a country cover of Hank Snow's 'Movin' on' .they were opening for a little band called DEEP PURPLE who'd just put out 'Machine Head'.now THAT was a show..
Somewhere long ago, about 40-45 years, I saw John Kay and Steppenwolf at the old Rocky Point Park in Warwick RI. They were backed up by the Guess Who. Absolutely blew my mind, of course some Acapulco gold helped a bit, but they did a fantastic show and the tickets were $9.50 each which included admission and ride all night. The park is gone but the memories remain.
I remember seeing the band years ago in a theme park called Arnold's Park at a place named the Roof Garden. Went with two friends and even though it wasn't a large crowd it was never the less one kick ass experience I'll never forget!!! They had members of the bikers coming back from Sturgis and their minor kids come in along the end of the band's performance! The kids were mesmerized by the band! I seen it with my own two eyes!!!
I Love this song! Great drumming by Jerry Edmonton. There has never, and is not anyone who sounds like them. Thoughtful lyrics, unmistakable sound, Their edgy sound was way ahead of their time. America's answer to the great music coming out of England. Their songs are timeless.
@@ThaiThom That’s America! People come here to get rich and famous or just to live a better life. To escape repression, dictators and Kings ruling over them. Some make it big though many don’t but that’s the promise of America. Eddie and Alex Van Halen came from Holland. Elon Musk is from South Africa. Why didn’t he stay there? Because America is the place to make it big! We attract the best from around the world. Plus if you have money you can buy the best modern amenities available and live in luxury.
only rock and roll band that every sound had a message...no silly love songs....spiritual/metaphysical/philosophical/political .... we guys never sold out.....never hear them on a car commercial ..... all intelligent dudes with a message...
I was lucky enough to have a friend a couple years older than me who was into them, and got me into them as a youngster, and which continues to this day! 55+ years at this point!
In 1970...I was 13...and diggin steppenwolf ..on the airwaves...on my dad's stereophonic console stereo phonograph.....in Chicago...& So my brother that was 4 years older than me & he came home one day with the steppenwolf live lp...and I felt like the luckiest 13 year old...on planet Earth!!
Y E S ! And ' MONSTER ' song, is EVEN M O R E RELEVANT, today than ' back in the day '' ! As was Procol Harum, and the Grass Roots that did the song.....''Lets' Live for Today ''. Another prophetic tune ; SIGNS....by 5 man Electrical Band. James Gang ....' Walk Away ''. Drummer Vox, was w a y ahead of his time, as well. What an amazing musical interpretation.....wow. Imagine, all these guys, in one very large gymnasium. What could they come up with .....?/.....staggers my imagination. oh, Throw in Dr Hook, as well, Blood Sweat and Tears.....Good Morning Starshine. ONe tin soldier......on and on. WE shall never , ever view musicainship.....such as these, ever again. Too much hi-tech.....NOT enough LIVE low lifes'.....coming to the Front of The Stage. Ai WILL D E S T R O Y US.....us. All of us. . period . .
Larry Byrom is a true guitar player--he played what needed to be played and nothing more, and he was just magnificent. Not a show off. George Biondo did add a lot of energy and a good harmony voice for John Kay.
@@secondcomingofbast9908 That and also that he was a young country boy from down South, and the crazy LA and rock lifestyle got to him, he wasn't into all that craziness. And Goldy running off with his wife did him in!
Why did i not know more about John Kay years ago? I am 70, guess being retired with time on my hands and the web led me to further exploration. His life is fascinating, his voice, songwriting astonishing! He seems to have lived a stable, thoughtful life with giving back a priority. He has treated people well, and with respect. I have much respect for him. And he is still a good looking man.
This band is so bad ass. I admit it took me a long time get, but like them more ever time hear them. Steppenwolf 7 is about one of the baddest album covers the insert cracks me up. Thank you for putting up these videos
Hey John, I really appreciate the info for the titles you mentioned, I need to look into them. I was one of many that just thought Steppenwolf was just "Born to be Wild" and 'Magic Carpet Ride". Thats all the media played on the radio. But on the bright side I now got a lot of new Rock & Roll to look forward to. John Kay, in my book is very good guitar player "Snowblind Friend" clearly shows that he is a musician
AmIonArock I heard Goldy McJohn say that one of the band members offended the record label guy by blowing his nose on the flag. Hence their third and subsequent singles were not played on AM radio after that. Millions of dollars lost because of it!
Steppenwolf 7 was the band's 5th studio album, following Steppenwolf (self-titled debut album), The Second, At Your Birthday and Monster. But Larry Byron didn't join the band until they had started recording tracks for the Monster album. Michael Monarch was the original guitarist and played on the first 3 albums as well as a couple tracks on Monster before leaving Steppenwolf in August '69.
From the Time I was a kid say 71,72 , it was Already Known they had Alot of Talent and Were not Your Typical Band ,,So much Talent and Here in 2019 this Brings Back Such ,,GREAT ,GREAT MEMORIES
I was & still so in love with John !!!! Damn he looks so damn good !!!! Why don’t dudes look like this anymore ? All my boyfriends looked like him ,we were & I still am hippies, except most of them grew up & I got stuck & left behind in those wonderful 70s. It’s ok tho my body’s grown up but my mind is still 16. Glad I grew up then. If there’s still any freaks out there hit me up I’m single ‘ free.💥✌🏻💥
For some reason, this particular line stood out when I first heard this in 1971 at the age of 15 - "Just because we live together, we don't have to like each other - so please....don't fall asleep on me again". Very cool lyric, indeed! 7 was their best LP overall. Still play it to this day. Thanks for posting it.
Noticing that VT-40 behind Larry Byrom - having owned an Ampeg V-2 head in the past - I would not have wanted to be their roadie. Ampegs are legendary for being extremely heavy. That thing makes me want to run for the Ibuprofen just looking at it.
Steppenwolf towers above this so called R&R Hall thang, to those untuned, time & time proves this. The RRHOF petitions for Steppenwolf to accept THEIR meager, belittling request for membership, they have not the ability, qualities to attract the wolf. Steppenwolf game has very little to gain from induction anywhere, the band has blazed their own path, in complete unique performance.
I Miss the days when musicians were thoughtful and passionate about their Art, and talked about serious things in their songs. Activistic, not narcissistic.
one of those tunes copyright ed by one world in the 70s at most of their gigs.one world to me remains one of if not the greatest true rock band at their era
No, but the band was based in El Lay, so some sound stage in town. Coulda been a game show set re-decorated. They let people in off the street for this kind of stuff which sorta explains the crowd.
S7 was the best album they ever made. The songwriting and musicianship are supurb. The sound quality could've been better. Love to hear this remastered!
Steppenwolf could be wrote a bit different. Steppenflow has a smart different attitude to their original. Fun to see it just once on a LP vinal record cover, bummer my idea is too late. 9-21-2020, should have done this 1977.
Some studio in Los Angeles, and I believe the audience was invited in for free for a show that "Faberge" was doing about "album of the week" or something like that.
so sad - a talented & intelligent band like the 'wolf seems to be playing in a jr high auditorium for 12 twelve year kids who would rather be listening to The Partridge Family
That's how promos were done back then Steve. Remember, it was almost 50 years ago. No internet, a few VCR type machines. Very few. The law only allowed one owner to own no more than 5 or 6 FM stations. It was a big deal to have a record promoter come to a station, show the mini concert and buy everyone lunch.
That was a good law! Its very hard for me to listen any radio station now . They don't care about content they play. "After the commercial break, Steppenwolf up next". They only play two SteppenWolf songs so you know Its either going to be Magic Carpet Ride or Born to be Wild. Both Classic Songs and hope they still get royalties paid to them for. This song HIPPO STOMP or Renegade, still waiting to hear that on the radio.
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I'm 65, still riding, still rock'n STEPPENWOLF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Not bragging! Pointing to the timeless music of that era!!
I am “ only” 62 so I was a bit late but had a relative 6 years my senior. He was more like a brother than an uncle. Turned me on to all kinds of 60’s “stuff “ very early. About 15 years ago i stopped at our local greasy spoon and there sat John Kay in the flesh and as outnof pocket as one would ever imagine in the hyper rural , extremely clannish , Hillsboro TN. Spoke briefly and was on my way. Very cordial and approachable cat.
@@rickhancock3398 That's awesome, dude 😎
John kay the greatest rock and roll lead singer ever his image his political interest shows us how intelligent he really is
This was the first rock band I ever became familiar with as a boy and now in my 60's they are my favorite still. John Kay is an amazing man. I listen to how intelligent and articulate he is way back then and he came to North America as a refugee from Germany where he and his mom escape from the Iron Curtain. He also had to live with poor eyesight from an early age. The man is a real hero to me.
You and me both.
Saw this line up at my first concert in Feb 1971. Zephyr opened (they still had Tommy Bolin on guitar, before he left to record with Billy Cobham & later replace Dominic Troiano, who had replaced Joe Walsh in James Gang).I was 14 years old. Still the best concert I've ever been to, & still the loudest concert I've ever been to. (I've seen some of the best, my last was the great BB King in 1989 or 90 Had to go see the MAN). THey were absolutely great.They were a tour de force. Can anyone name a song that had the impact Born To Be Wild had? When I heard that song in 1968, I forgot about Beatles, Stones, & all the other music of that day. It was absolutely amazing hearing that tune. John Kay's voice was amazing. The song literally changed my entire musical outlook. I owned every album they released.I was heartbroken when they broke up. Bought both of John's solo albums, which still sound fabulous today. I was overjoyed when an FM station in my hometown played the entire Slow Flux album one night around 2AM. I called the station knowing it was Steppenwolf. The DJ answered YELLING "It's Steppenwolf, It's Steppenwolf,It's Steppenwolf" & hung up the phone. To me they are my all time favorite group, John Kay is the greatest singer ever. He's a great songwriter as well.Totally one of a kind.Love those guys.
George Biondo on bass just rips it up here. Too many rock fans thinks the great bass players didn't arrive on the scene until later. Here's the prototype.
John Kay and Steppenwolf are under appreciated for sure. John, at this writing, is 77 years old and performs solo blues slide guitar and vocals. He can still fit into those killer black leather trousers and his voice, musicianship, song writing and stage presence is top notch. The man has swag and depth that few possess. His life story is also inspirational.
I've been a huge fan of Steppenwolf since '67.....high school. John Kay's story is about as inspirational as they get. He was just 4 yrs old when his mother smuggled them out of east Germany and through Austria to freedom and they really made the most of it. Steppenwolf is one of my favorite bands all time. Monster, Don't Step on the Grass Sam, Sookie, Sookie, and of course Renegade. Badass.
@@mackydog99 👍👍👍
@@mackydog99The Pusher that's one of my favorite tracks from steppenwolf 👍🥁🥁
@RonaldWilliams-lp3bg
When I was in the 9th grade, my teacher had a "bring your album day" and I brought Steppenwolf and played The Pusher ............she wasn't ready for it I guess.
@@mackydog99Nice one✅
Hippo Stomp, from the album Steppenwolf 7. I bought that album when it was first released. I had already been a Steppenwolf fan at that time. They had solidified themselves with their "Big Three": Born to be Wild, Magic Carpet Ride, and The Pusher. What so many people never realized that the band had an enormous catalog of music behind those three songs. Music that, in my opinion, far outshines the Big Three. I believe that no matter which version of the band there was, Steppenwolf 7 was the best album they EVER produced.
As far as talent goes, I don’t think you can beat this version of Steppenwolf. Guitarist Larry Byrom had been with them since “Monster” and George Biondo (on his first album) was the best bassist they had found so far (Nick St Nicholas was an interesting character, but not much of a musician). Although it lacked the hits, “Seven” is musically the most mature album they put out. Songs like this one, “Snow-blind Friend,” “Foggy Mental Breakdown,” and “Renegade” are at the top of the group’s creativity. Question: can anyone identify the brand or model of bass that Biondo is playing? I can’t.
Steppenwolf is fantastic. John Kay is the essence of cool.
You want cool..........Your Walls Too High! It's off the Born to be Wild album. Mr Cool 😎 is at his coolest towards the end of the song.
Great song from the great album....STEPPENWOLF - 7
Fought my way to the front row of the Minneapolis Armory to see #7 kickoff tour. 1970. Holy shit blew me away. Never forgotten
Dan Lubbesmeyer WOW
Hats of to guitarist Larry Byrom who really was the mastermind behind “Steppenwolf 7” 🎩
Lars Christensen Larry is absolutely BRILLIANT
I'd say the drummer was the impetus.
Extremely underrated guitarist
Steppenwolf should have been inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame years ago!!!!!!!!!!
True but I saw the so called president of the organization, actually say with a straight face, theatRobert Plant, among others, was copying Janis Joplin. I was stunned. Janis was actually copying Garnett Mimms who sang Cry Baby several years before Janis recorded it.(Don't get me wrong, I'ma huge Janis fan) but it seems with people who have their history mixed up (whether by accident or on purpose) calling the shots, it doesn't suprise me a bit. Born To Be Wild alone makes them worthy of induction, IMO.That single song changed my entire outlook on music. Steppenwolf were unique, John Kay IMO is the best singer of his genre. Even though they sold millions of albums, they're not worthy of induction? Of course DeepPurple weren't inducted until very recently. There are artists, groups in the HOF that never had the impact Steppenwolf did.
John Kay is the shaman he's he's just all their is what a genius soul
I can’t believe that the editor showed John Kay instead of Larry Byrom during most of his guitar solo. What a great guitarist. George Biondo was a great addition to the band adding a good singer to help out with vocals along with his strong bass playing. My favorite band growing up since I was 12 or so. For one band to have Michael Monarch as lead guitar, then Larry Byrom is amazing.
Classic 60s Rock they got all the moves. Outstanding.
John Kay, preachin' to the crowd...
Prowling the stage like a black panther!
~Thanks for sharing ~
from '67 to '72 they were at their musical peak. this is right in the middle.John Kay was an underrated songwriter. in Summer of '72 I saw him on Boston Common w/his solo band. he instructed pot smokers to ''blow it this way''they had a minor hit w/ a country cover of Hank Snow's 'Movin' on' .they were opening for a little band called DEEP PURPLE who'd just put out 'Machine Head'.now THAT was a show..
Damn good band..67/ 72...Creedence 67/72..both Damn good both Underrated
I remember that show I had just got my draft card
I love this band. Should have been nominated to the R&R hall of fame 20 years ago.
Should have gone in back in 1993 along with CCR and Cream. R&R HOF has been very confusing from the start.
Plus Iron Butterfly and Grand Funk
A true rock band that spoke the truth and kicked ass
Somewhere long ago, about 40-45 years, I saw John Kay and Steppenwolf at the old Rocky Point Park in Warwick RI. They were backed up by the Guess Who. Absolutely blew my mind, of course some Acapulco gold helped a bit, but they did a fantastic show and the tickets were $9.50 each which included admission and ride all night. The park is gone but the memories remain.
I saw the same two bands but it was more like 1986, and one time saw them that time frame with Roger McGuinn and Alvin Lee from 10 years after.
Loved this song and band since a little boy!
Me also!
When I think of Steppenwolf, I think of my brother and I working on our bikes. The best. RIP Mike...
I remember seeing the band years ago in a theme park called Arnold's Park at a place named the Roof Garden. Went with two friends and even though it wasn't a large crowd it was never the less one kick ass experience I'll never forget!!! They had members of the bikers coming back from Sturgis and their minor kids come in along the end of the band's performance! The kids were mesmerized by the band! I seen it with my own two eyes!!!
All of the great bands ever. And I mean EVER! Have had members that were a step or two up intellectually. Fucking guy is smart.
I Love this song! Great drumming by Jerry Edmonton. There has never, and is not anyone who sounds like
them. Thoughtful lyrics, unmistakable sound, Their edgy sound was way ahead of their time. America's
answer to the great music coming out of England. Their songs are timeless.
America's answer even though John Kay is from Germany haha.
@@ThaiThom
That’s America! People come here to get rich and famous or just to live a better life. To escape repression, dictators and Kings ruling over them.
Some make it big though many don’t but that’s the promise of America.
Eddie and Alex Van Halen came from Holland.
Elon Musk is from South Africa. Why didn’t he stay there? Because America is the place to make it big! We attract the best from around the world.
Plus if you have money you can buy the best modern amenities available and live in luxury.
only rock and roll band that every sound had a message...no silly love songs....spiritual/metaphysical/philosophical/political .... we guys never sold out.....never hear them on a car commercial ..... all intelligent dudes with a message...
I was lucky enough to have a friend a couple years older than me who was into them, and got me into them as a youngster, and which continues to this day! 55+ years at this point!
why, why, why are they not in the hall of fame!❤❤❤❤👍🇨🇦
In 1970...I was 13...and diggin steppenwolf ..on the airwaves...on my dad's stereophonic console stereo phonograph.....in Chicago...& So my brother that was 4 years older than me & he came home one day with the steppenwolf live lp...and I felt like the luckiest 13 year old...on planet Earth!!
Y E S ! And ' MONSTER ' song, is EVEN M O R E RELEVANT, today than ' back in the day '' ! As was Procol Harum, and the Grass Roots that did the song.....''Lets' Live for Today ''. Another prophetic tune ; SIGNS....by 5 man Electrical Band. James Gang ....' Walk Away ''. Drummer Vox, was w a y ahead of his time, as well. What an amazing musical interpretation.....wow. Imagine, all these guys, in one very large gymnasium. What could they come up with .....?/.....staggers my imagination. oh, Throw in Dr Hook, as well, Blood Sweat and Tears.....Good Morning Starshine. ONe tin soldier......on and on. WE shall never , ever view musicainship.....such as these, ever again. Too much hi-tech.....NOT enough LIVE low lifes'.....coming to the Front of The Stage. Ai WILL D E S T R O Y US.....us. All of us. . period . .
An immense MASTER-PIECE, BIG TALENTS!! What wonderfull art-work!!
The best line up, I think. Larry Byrom and George Biondo really added a lot.
Larry Byrom is a true guitar player--he played what needed to be played and nothing more, and he was just magnificent. Not a show off. George Biondo did add a lot of energy and a good harmony voice for John Kay.
@@secondcomingofbast9908 That's one of the reasons Larry left the band!
@@secondcomingofbast9908 That and also that he was a young country boy from down South, and the crazy LA and rock lifestyle got to him, he wasn't into all that craziness. And Goldy running off with his wife did him in!
This is a song you have to feel deep on the inside. There are many Steppenwolf songs that are like that. This one is the one that changed my world.
Steppenwolf was called, "the thinking man's rock and roll band" by some music critic way back then. I forget who.
So, there was a time in history that good critics existed?
Off my favorite album. 7 rules. I listen today just like then. Still fresh and relevant. Thanks guys
Rare and vintage words from next to Gods pulpit.Love the vibes!
The Moves.
This song still applies today which is scary.
John Kay's beyond a beautiful man he's he's everything he's the 60s is what a genius he's an absolute genius I love that f****** guy
Still love and listening. For many years...
What a wonderful track ...
My oldest brother got 7 when I was 4. Been listening to this album for almost 50 years! Love every single tune!!
Why did i not know more about John Kay years ago? I am 70, guess being retired with time on my hands and the web led me to further exploration. His life is fascinating, his voice, songwriting astonishing! He seems to have lived a stable, thoughtful life with giving back a priority. He has treated people well, and with respect. I have much respect for him. And he is still a good looking man.
This band is so bad ass. I admit it took me a long time get, but like them more ever time hear them. Steppenwolf 7 is about one of the baddest album covers the insert cracks me up. Thank you for putting up these videos
Thanks for your kind comment.
Hey John, I really appreciate the info for the titles you mentioned, I need to look into them. I was one of many that just thought Steppenwolf was just "Born to be Wild" and 'Magic Carpet Ride". Thats all the media played on the radio. But on the bright side I now got a lot of new Rock & Roll to look forward to.
John Kay, in my book is very good guitar player
"Snowblind Friend" clearly shows that he is a musician
AmIonArock I heard Goldy McJohn say that one of the band members offended the record label guy by blowing his nose on the flag. Hence their third and subsequent singles were not played on AM radio after that. Millions of dollars lost because of it!
hybernation
you are right. This band IS badass. Rock and Roll and Raw!
I fucking love this song (and album!).
7 was their best album, by far, IMHO.
@@rhondaevans5435 Agreed!
Steppenwolf 7 was the group's 5th
album with Larry Byrom before
he left to persue a solo career.
Steppenwolf 7 was the band's 5th studio album, following Steppenwolf (self-titled debut album), The Second, At Your Birthday and Monster. But Larry Byron didn't join the band until they had started recording tracks for the Monster album. Michael Monarch was the original guitarist and played on the first 3 albums as well as a couple tracks on Monster before leaving Steppenwolf in August '69.
Hippo stomp apt description! Great band never tire of old 60s 70s sounds. 😎
From the Time I was a kid say 71,72 , it was Already Known they had Alot of Talent and Were not Your Typical Band ,,So much Talent and Here in 2019 this Brings Back Such ,,GREAT ,GREAT MEMORIES
Thanks I love Steppenwolf, it's a killer live version
Greatest rock and roll singer ever!
My first concert and true intro to rock and roll...as a young teen in the early 70s
I started listening to this band again and they should be in the Rock and roll hall of fame by now.
7 is one of the best recorded during 70's. my favorite Steppenwolf's album , imo the greatest line up ...
I was & still so in love with John !!!! Damn he looks so damn good !!!! Why don’t dudes look like this anymore ? All my boyfriends looked like him ,we were & I still am hippies, except most of them grew up & I got stuck & left behind in those wonderful 70s. It’s ok tho my body’s grown up but my mind is still 16. Glad I grew up then. If there’s still any freaks out there hit me up I’m single ‘ free.💥✌🏻💥
John Kay is so damn smart
Big fan from the start.
one of my all-time favorite songs
One of their best songs.
For some reason, this particular line stood out when I first heard this in 1971 at the age of 15 - "Just because we live together, we don't have to like each other - so please....don't fall asleep on me again". Very cool lyric, indeed! 7 was their best LP overall. Still play it to this day. Thanks for posting it.
I discovered Them the same year and same age. Played the shit out of 7. Amazing record and band.
I still find that line ominous and disturbing! And I got the album when it was first released!
Noticing that VT-40 behind Larry Byrom - having owned an Ampeg V-2 head in the past - I would not have wanted to be their roadie. Ampegs are legendary for being extremely heavy. That thing makes me want to run for the Ibuprofen just looking at it.
😎Belong in Rock & Roll hall of fame!!!!👍🏼
One of my Favorite Albums Ever !!!
ZERo
Mine too!
So catchy!
definetly my favorite song. You must have a good stereo and a lot of volume, but it is really amazing then.
Thanks for sharing. Brings back memories of listening to Steppenwolf 7 over and over!
Biggest balls on any band 🍒
Thank you who ever you are for uploading this 4 part series.
It was meaningful to me.
a real gem on S7!
Great shot at 4:30 of the whole band.
Super!;
Pure genius!
Hey Hey, you can try it when your feeling blue.
7 was a good album. I'm on my 3rd copy.
Great song, great album!
Generally unknown, sadly.
Not to the true Wolf fans it isn't, many consider it their best album!
Steppenwolf towers above this so called R&R Hall thang, to those untuned, time & time proves this. The RRHOF petitions for Steppenwolf to accept THEIR meager, belittling request for membership, they have not the ability, qualities to attract the wolf. Steppenwolf game has very little to gain from induction anywhere, the band has blazed their own path, in complete unique performance.
I Miss the days when musicians were thoughtful and passionate about their Art, and talked about serious things in their songs. Activistic, not narcissistic.
Yeah !
got 2 sayy..mr.kay undoubtably..had the best ..LEEEN in the bussiness..as a lead vocalist!!!!
They had "Easy Rider" on TV today. Guess what the first song was when Dennis Hopper and Peter Fonda jumped on their Choppers?....Born To Be Wild.
Dennis Chopper and Peter Honda.
I forgot just how damned good this song is. And these videos are wonderful even if some of the best lip sync ever
one of those tunes copyright ed by one world in the 70s at most of their gigs.one world to me remains one of if not the greatest true rock band at their era
With a different title and without the weird intro and "bombastic" ending, Earschplittenloudenboomer could've been a novelty dance craze.
I don't know where we come from..........
I just love watching John Kay move on stage while he sings! He is so Sexy!
Great preacher of rock. Been listening to them since I was about 10 I'm 45 now. I'm so in the wrong time ( meaning ) these times are very 💩
john kay for pres
Not inducted. That is why the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is a joke.
Actually I think they were.
It is a joke. Look at Judas Priest. Been around for 50 flippin' years! I'm starting to think it's insulting to be inducted.
R&R HOF is just a bunch of new yorkers unqualified to judge a cock fight, let alone something as important and significant as music and musicians.
i've been blown away by this collection of videos. do you know where it was shot, the studio or the live footage?
No, but the band was based in El Lay, so some sound stage in town. Coulda been a game show set re-decorated. They let people in off the street for this kind of stuff which sorta explains the crowd.
@@Kayodleman hope somebody was able to revive those comatose mofos!
Thanks for posting. Which part was supposed to be the live one--the interview, right?! Because the performance is straight-up lip-sync.
S7 was the best album they ever made. The songwriting and musicianship are supurb. The sound quality could've been better. Love to hear this remastered!
Can't completely disagree, though I have the primal love for The Second and Monster.
Steppenwolf could be wrote a bit different. Steppenflow has a smart different attitude to their original. Fun to see it just once on a LP vinal record cover, bummer my idea is too late. 9-21-2020, should have done this 1977.
What venue was this?
Some studio in Los Angeles, and I believe the audience was invited in for free for a show that "Faberge" was doing about "album of the week" or something like that.
or they could have said the only animal that's a hypocrite is us.
so sad - a talented & intelligent band like the 'wolf seems to be playing in a jr high auditorium for 12 twelve year kids who would rather be listening to The Partridge Family
+Steve Mostek It's cool. They were playing for ABC Dunhill execs and family as pre-release of Steppenwolf7
makes sense
Is it me or is it odd that they would do a lip sync for the record company?
That's how promos were done back then Steve. Remember, it was almost 50 years ago. No internet, a few VCR type machines. Very few. The law only allowed one owner to own no more than 5 or 6 FM stations. It was a big deal to have a record promoter come to a station, show the mini concert and buy everyone lunch.
That was a good law!
Its very hard for me to listen any radio station now . They don't care about content they play. "After the commercial break, Steppenwolf up next". They only play two SteppenWolf songs so you know Its either going to be Magic Carpet Ride or Born to be Wild. Both Classic Songs and hope they still get royalties paid to them for. This song HIPPO STOMP or Renegade, still waiting to hear that on the radio.
Not in RR hall of fame niether is johnny winter something is wrong there
It's 2019 and the message is more actual as f#ck... don't listen to political BS..listen to the Steppenwolf
Earschplittenloudenboomer
The ego within the ID. There’s the problem.
harmonica solo sounds better than the guitar!
lip synced