Steppenwolf

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.

Thank goodness.

I was beginning to think you were all philistines and that I would have to look for brotherhood elsewhere.

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)

Yeah Baby take me back to 1967.....Born to be Wild 

Ever really listen to all the layers of feedback in the beginning of Magic Carpet Ride?  Gotta love it!

Also love the way Goldie "slaps" the keys on the Hammond to get that distinctive sound.  Nobody else does it quite like him.