German reissue of 1973 album for the Steppenwolf frontman, the voice behind the classic rock anthem 'Born To Be Wild'. Released the year after Steppenwolf disbanded, this version includes eight bonus tracks, 'Tomorrow's Ship', alternate versions of two LP tracks...more.
Pre-Steppenwolf era mid-sixties recordings. A mixture of blues covers and originals. Some early versions of later Steppenwolf songs including 'The Pusher', & 'Tighten Up Your Wig'.
On the cover it says "John Kay of Steppenwolf had his beginning with The Sparrow..." as if it was a whole different band. In truth, Sparrow was Steppenwolf in all but name, a blues-rock treasure Columbia didn't realize they...more.
In 1969, while "Born to Be Wild" was the next big thing, Columbia decided to issue these recordings from 1967. Featuring Dennis Edmonton (better known as Mars Bonfire) and Nick St. Nicholas (who did not join Steppenwolf right off, but came...more.
John Kay, leader of one of rock's most venerable bands, Steppenwolf, has returned to the folk/blues roots of his troubador days with the release of his fourth solo recording "Heretics and Privateers". The musical subtlety and emotional depth of...more.