{"title":"Steppenwolf","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSteppenwolf was a highly-influential American hard rock band based in Los Angeles, CA from 1968-1976. With over 25 million record sales worldwide, they achieved great success, releasing eight gold albums and twelve Billboard Hot 100 singles, including six Top 40 hits and three Top 10 hits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe original line-up of Steppenwolf consisted of *Jerry Edmonton* on drums, *John Kay* on lead vocals, rhythm guitar, and harmonica, *Goldy McJohn* on keyboards and organ, *Michael Monarch* on guitar, and *Rushton Moreve* on bass. Their current line-up includes drummer Steve Riley, lead guitarist Danny Johnson, John Kay as the frontman once again handling lead vocals along with rhythm guitar and harmonica duties. The band is completed by bassist Gary Link and keyboardist Michael Wilk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSteppenwolf's music is often compared to other legendary bands such as Iron Butterfly, Grand Funk Railroad, James Gang, Humble Pie among others. Known for their energetic performances and powerful soundscapes that captivated audiences worldwide during their prime years in the late '60s and early '70s. Steppenwolf remains an iconic name in the history of rock music.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"magic-carpet-ride-the-dunhill-abc-years-1967-1971","title":"Magic Carpet Ride – The Dunhill \/ ABC Years 1967-1971","description":"\u003cp\u003eNewly remastered eight disc boxed set featuring each album recorded by the legendary \u003cstrong\u003eSteppenwolf\u003c\/strong\u003e for the Dunhill\/ ABC label between 1967 and 1971. With 26 bonus tracks drawn from rare singles and mono mixes. Including the albums \u003cem\u003eSteppenwolf\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Second\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eAt Your Birthday Party\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eEarly Steppenwolf\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eMonster\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eSteppenwolf Live\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eSteppenwolf 7\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eFor Ladies Only\u003c\/em\u003e. Remastered from the original Dunhill\/ ABC master tapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteppenwolf\u003c\/strong\u003e was formed in 1967 in LA by \u003cstrong\u003eJohn Kay\u003c\/strong\u003e (vocals, guitar, harmonica), Goldy McJohn (organ, piano) and Jerry Edmonton (drums) who were previously members of the Canadian band The Sparrows. They were joined by Michael Monarch (lead guitar) and Rushton Moreve (bass). The band signed to Dunhill\/ABC the same year and with producer Gabriel Mekler they recorded their self-titled debut album.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe band were propelled to success with their classic single \"\u003cem\u003eBorn To Be Wild\u003c\/em\u003e\" (a #2 hit in the USA) and became even wider known when the track was featured, along with their version of \"\u003cem\u003eThe Pusher\u003c\/em\u003e\" in the classic 1969 counterculture film Easy Rider.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Second\u003c\/em\u003e was released in October ‘68 and featured the hit single \"\u003cem\u003eMagic Carpet Ride\u003c\/em\u003e\" (another US #2 hit). In March ‘69 \u003cem\u003eAt Your Birthday Party\u003c\/em\u003e was released to further success and was their first record to feature Nick St Nicholas on bass and their last to feature Michael Monarch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe July 1969 release \u003cem\u003eEarly Steppenwolf\u003c\/em\u003e featured live recordings made at The Matrix in San Francisco in May 1967 and featured a 20-minute version of \"\u003cem\u003eThe Pusher\u003c\/em\u003e\". The band’s next studio album, \u003cem\u003eMonster\u003c\/em\u003e, was issued in November 1969 and dealt with America’s involvement in the Vietnam War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e1970 saw the band release two albums, the double LP \u003cem\u003eSteppenwolf Live\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eSteppenwolf 7\u003c\/em\u003e. By the release of the latter the band’s popularity began to wane slightly, although they would retain a large and loyal fan base. 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In February 1972, Steppenwolf disbanded, with \u003cstrong\u003eJohn Kay\u003c\/strong\u003e recording a solo album, but by ’74 they had emerged once again and over the next three years they would record three further albums for Epic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing on from Magic Carpet Ride, Esoteric’s acclaimed boxed set of the first era of Steppenwolf’s career, \u003cem\u003eThe Epic Years 1974-1979\u003c\/em\u003e gathers together all of these albums, along with two rare bonus tracks. 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