Steppenwolf

Someone recently said, "I think it's time we gave Steppenwolf a second listen."

So I am. I bought "Magic Carpet Ride, The Dunhill/ABC Years 1967-1971"

I like it so much that when I was wondering what was in the CDP this morning I thought,

"That's not Steppenwolf! This is BS!"

Does anyone else feel the same?

mikewerner05-17-2026 9:11pm

slaw Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 26,474 posts 05-19-2026 at 04:43pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Steppenwolf is part of my musical life.
mrdecibel Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,304 posts 05-19-2026 at 07:44pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Hippo Stomp!
middlemass Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 989 posts 05-20-2026 at 11:31am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The lead singer of Steppenwolf, John Kay, has a condition called achromatopsia, which makes him visually impaired and sensitive to light, leading him to wear sunglasses. The rumor about him burning out his eyes from acid use is unfounded and not true.
mikewerner OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 132 posts 05-20-2026 at 02:44pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Thank goodness. I was beginning to think you were all philistines and that I would have to look for brotherhood elsewhere.
loomisjohnson Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,021 posts 05-20-2026 at 02:56pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete their big hits sound dated (I never really liked magic carpet ride), but a couple of deep tracks hung with me...desperation (humble pie did a killer cover) and easy evil (technically a john Kay solo track, but a great song nonetheless)