EP4 - From The Pink Pussycat to the birth of The Wolf and its Magic Carpet Ride

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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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EP4 - From The Pink Pussycat to the birth of The Wolf and its Magic Carpet Ride

Rockstar to Wildlife Advocate with John Kay of Steppenwolf

33 minutes 59 seconds

10 months ago

EP4 - From The Pink Pussycat to the birth of The Wolf and its Magic Carpet Ride

With not a penny to my name, it’s Jutta & The Pink Pussycat to the rescue. Music Moguls are no help, enter Gabriel Mekler, just in time. Garage band music brings the LAPD, but a cassette with “Born to be wild” sounds promising. The Demo session that almost wasn’t….thanks to the LAPD…spawns the name “Steppenwolf”. Dunhill Records takes a chance with ‘The Wolf’. Then it’s ‘Good bye’ Western and “Hello” American Recorders and a finished album in just 4 days. Jutta is pregnant and loses job, pregnant pussycats are not wanted. Long hair’s a no-go at Disneyland, but I will remember this indignity. First LP and “Sookie, Sookie” are released early ‘68 and we’re played on AM and FM. March 29, 1968: Daughter Shawn is born while I’m on stage with “The Wolf” at the Fillmore in San Francisco. Dunhill doesn’t think “Born to be wild” is a single, but we beg to differ. We, “The Wolf”, play nationwide and watch Arthur Brown ignite himself in NYC’s “The Scene” club. Hugh Heffner applauds our sound & lyrics at his “Playboy after dark” TV show. 1968 is very good to us, our records are high on the charts, but it’s a very difficult year for our country, with too many leaders lost and much turmoil in the streets. We leave all that behind for a few days and play in Honolulu, enjoying some fun in the sun as well. Once back on the mainland we begin headlining in arenas, have 2 songs in the Film Candy, appear on the Smothers Brothers CBS TV show and then….continued on EP5….stay tuned, there’s much more to come. JK

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