Archive: Steppenwolf

CDJ Today: April 12 in Classic Rock

April 12, 2018 | Published in Beatles, Coldplay, Jan and Dean, Lou Reed, Metallica, Sonny Bono, Steppenwolf

April 12, 2000 – Metallica files suit against Napster, Yale University, The University of Southern California and Indiana University for copyright infringement. Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich says, “We take our craft — whether it be the music, the lyrics, or the photos and artwork — very seriously, as do most artists. It is therefore sickening to know … Continue reading CDJ Today: April 12 in Classic Rock →
Steppenwolf At 50 – Album Out Today

March 16, 2018 | Published in Steppenwolf

Iconic rock band Steppenwolf is celebrating a half-century of music with the release of Steppenwolf At 50 – due out today, Friday, March 16th on Rainman Records. Steppenwolf At 50 is a 3-CD retrospective album that covers the band’s storied career from their debut in 1968 through their 13 studio albums (billed as both Steppenwolf … Continue reading Steppenwolf At 50 – Album Out Today →
CDJ Today: November 28 in Classic Rock

November 28, 2017 | Published in Elton John, John Lennon, Randy Newman, Ringo Starr, Steppenwolf, The Who

November 28, 1974 – John Lennon makes his last ever concert appearance when he joins Elton John on stage at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Lennon performs three songs: “Whatever Gets You Thru The Night,” “Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds” and “I Saw Her Standing There.” Lennon had lost a bet to Elton, who guaranteed … Continue reading CDJ Today: November 28 in Classic Rock →
ELO, Journey, Yes Rock Hall of Fame Nominees

October 19, 2016 | Published in Cars, Depeche Mode, Electric Light Orchestra, J. Geils Band, Joan Baez, Journey, Steppenwolf, Yes, Zombies

Electric Light Orchestra, Journey and Yes are among the nominess for the 2017 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductions it was announced yesterday. Steppenwolf, The Cars, the J.Geils Band, The Zombies and Joan Baez also make the list, along with Pearl Jam, Jane’s Addiction, Bad Brains, Chic, Depeche Mode, Janet Jackson, Chaka Khan, Kraftwerk, … Continue reading ELO, Journey, Yes Rock Hall of Fame Nominees →
Top 10 Classic Rock Road Trip Songs

May 7, 2016 | Published in AC/DC, Allman Brothers Band, Bruce Springsteen, Deep Purple, Jackson Browne, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Steppenwolf, Tom Cochrane, Tom Petty, ZZ Top

10 “I’m Bad I’m Nationwide” – ZZ Top If you’re heading out on a long drive, there’s nothing like some Southern Rock to keep you moving. ZZ Top’s “I’m Bad, I’m Nationwide” is an ode to life on the road, no matter what you’re driving. The song was released as the third track on the … Continue reading Top 10 Classic Rock Road Trip Songs →
8 Great Canadian Rock Anthems

July 1, 2015 | Published in Bachman-Turner Overdrive, Bryan Adams, Guess Who, Neil Young, Rush, Steppenwolf, The Band, Tom Cochrane

In honor of Canada Day and our friends to the North, here are eight great Canadian rock anthems. 1. Tom Cochrane – “Life Is a Highway” 2. Neil Young – “Rockin’ in the Free World” 3. The Guess Who – “American Woman” 4. Bachman Turner Overdrive – “Taking Care of Business” Listen: Randy Bachman Explains … Continue reading 8 Great Canadian Rock Anthems →