EP3 - The Sparrows fly to NYC, LA's Sunset Strip and SF's Haight Ashbury

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Rockstar to Wildlife Advocate with John Kay of Steppenwolf

John Kay

7 episodes

5 days ago

From Rock Star to Wildlife Advocate is hosted by John Kay of Steppenwolf. You haven’t heard of Steppenwolf? Well, maybe the iconic songs, “Born to Be Wild,” “Magic Carpet Ride” and “The Pusher” ring a bell. John Kay is the vocalist and primary songwriter of Steppenwolf, one of the world’s foremost rock n’ roll bands. John Kay tells his personal story in his podcast, from the birth of Steppenwolf to how he became a champion of wildlife. Each episode features tales from John's life. He was born in East Prussia, which no longer exists. He shares anecdotes from the tribulations and triumphs of Steppenwolf. Also in the mix are travelogues of journeys to fascinating places, where defenders of wildlife risk their lives to protect our planet's living treasures. These heroes inspired John and his spouse Jutta to create the Maue Kay Foundation, which now supports over a dozen non-governmental organizations and wildlife guardians around the world. So whether you’re a classic rock fan, an animal lover with a passion for wildlife or if you simply enjoy interesting stories, From Rock Star to Wildlife Advocate is your kind of podcast. A Maue Kay Foundation original production.

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EP3 - The Sparrows fly to NYC, LA's Sunset Strip and SF's Haight Ashbury

Rockstar to Wildlife Advocate with John Kay of Steppenwolf

30 minutes 2 seconds

10 months ago

EP3 - The Sparrows fly to NYC, LA's Sunset Strip and SF's Haight Ashbury

It's Oct 1965 and the clubs in Toronto's Yorkville Village are buzzing with bands like The Sparrows and The Mynah Birds with Rick James and Neil Young,...yes, you read that right. I meet the love of my life, Jutta, at a Sparrows gig, follow her home and move in with her. Lonnie Johnson, renowned blues / jazz guitarist, shares a little musical history with me before The Sparrows get a record deal in NYC and move to Manhatten in early '66. We play Jetset Club Arther's and the Downtown Club, where Bette Midler runs the Coat Ck room, but California is calling. We arrive in LA, play "It's Boss" and "The Whisky a go go" but riots on Sunset Strip make us try our luck in San Francisco's Haight Ashbury. The Family Dog runs the Avalon Ballroom, with its mesmerizing lightshows, and we're welcome there. There are Angels on Acid at the Ark and The first Human Be-in draws over 30 thausand ...with LSD the libation of choice. The Matrix Club records our shows without our concent and in early '67 we're back in LA. Jutta arrives from Toronto with INS Visa instructions to get married. We get our $5 marriage certificate and spend our Honeymoon 'night' at Sandy Kaufax' elegant Tropicana Motel in West Hollywood. The Sparrow starts its week-long gig at The Galaxy on the Strip, but after a blowout with the owner The Sparrow breaks up......WELL NOW WHAT. ....Out of The Sparrow's ashes Steppenwolf is Born --- to be wild in EP4. Stay tuned: JK

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