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About
Frontman of the 1960s rock group Steppenwolf who performed hits including "Born to Be Wild" and "Magic Carpet Ride."
Before Fame
He joined Steppenwolf when the band was still The Sparrows in 1965, going with the group from a moderate success in Canada to heavy metal pioneers in the U.S.
Trivia
He suffered from sensitivity to light, forcing him to wear sunglasses nearly all the time, even during concerts.
Family Life
His mother, holding his infant self in her hands, fled from the Soviet-occupied section of Germany into the British zone.
Associated With
Bruce Palmer was another early member of Steppenwolf, though he left before the group changed their name.
