John Kay

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Biography

John Kay is an American rock singer, songwriter and guitarist known as the frontman of Steppenwolf.

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John Kay

bluesfolkheavy metal

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Biography

John Kay is an American rock singer, songwriter and guitarist known as the frontman of Steppenwolf.

Genre Connections

folkNetwork Signal

86%

heavy metalNetwork Signal

86%

bluesNetwork Signal

86%

psychedelic rockNetwork Signal

72%

rockNetwork Signal

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blues rockNetwork Signal

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CanadianNetwork Signal

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classic rockNetwork Signal

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intimate songwritingheavy intensityleft-field exploration

Discography

Albums

Album

Steppenwolf at 50 (1967-2017)

2018

Album

Forgotten Songs & Unsung Heroes / My Sportin' Life

2015

Album

The Lost Heritage Tapes

2003

Album

Heretics and Privateers

2001

Album

Feed the Fire

1996

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The World of Steppenwolf: Down to Earth

1993

Album

Rise & Shine

1990

Album

Lone Steppenwolf

1987

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Origin

Canada

Years Active

1987 – Present

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