John Kay

About John Kay

Steppenwolf's leader in the 1960s rock band, with hits such as"Born to Be Wild" and"Magic Carpet Ride".

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Trivia

He suffered from sensitivity to light, forcing him to wear sunglasses nearly all the time, even during concerts.

John Kay before fame

He joined Steppenwolf in 1965, when they were still known as The Sparrows, and helped them grow from little success in Canada to heavy metal pioneers in the United States.

Achievement of John Kay

Because he was light sensitive, he had to wear sunglasses virtually all of the time, including at performances.

Salary 2020

Not known

Net Worth 2020

$6 Million

John Kay family life

His mother fled from the Soviet-occupied zone of Germany into British territory, cradling her infant son in her arms.

Associations of John Kay

Bruce Palmer was a Steppenwolf founding member who left before the band's name was changed.

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