John Kay & Steppenwolf (2015) - The Pusher

[@SteffiReitsch]

John's finally retired now after about 50 years of touring. We were so fortunate to enjoy his performances for so many years; he's like an old friend. I've always just loved his wonderful distinctive masculine voice which is rare in rock music. Cheers for John Kay and all the musicians in his band over the years.

[@SivSeran]

what an amazing live performance! thanks for uploading!

[@jimiOvideo]

Thanks for watching! I enjoyed his concert to a very small crowd at around 6pm outside. You can see him giving me looks at my camera at times....

[@SivSeran]

@@jimiOvideo Absolutely amazing! I am jealous. That must have been such a great experience. Cheers!

[@donnlowe9129]

One of the best groups I have ever seen live in concert Back in the early seventies. John Kay Had a tremendous stage presence and put on one heck of a show. Sounds as good today as he did then !

[@jimiOvideo]

I agree! Thanks for watching.

[@vcc1965]

Jon Kay is 71 I believe in this video. Amazing he still sounds great

[@riceski]

Yes, I think he's like 75 now and still sounds good.

[@gazzab9204]

@@riceski He sounds fantastic Ricey, I'm 6x6 aawish my singing was that good

[@dianaallison6110]

John Kay still sounds & plays so awesomely..& is still so hot..even in his older yrs. Hav always loved him & Steppenwolf band..since the 60's. U rock, John!! 🙂🙂❤❤

[@neilhansen9886]

One of the best bands ever

[@jblcva]

They are not even in the RRHOF...Tells u a lot about them...In their day this was the baddest ass band ever.....

[@SteffiReitsch]

@@jblcva The RRHOF is a JOKE. Those clowns even inducted country singer Dolly Parton! to her own astonishment, and she said herself she's not a rock act. Dolly Parton and not John Kay Steppenwolf?? That's outrageous.

[@2011littlejohn1]

These guys have still got it - very authoritative performance by all.

[@TheDrummerman1951]

Saw these guys in 1968 with Three Dog Night. What a great concert.

[@stevegagnon2687]

John Kay has a voice that you just love and his music brings back memories thank you and steppenwolf best band ever

[@danrogoski9820]

Truly appreciate all the music, Winnipeg Manitoba Canada.

[@jimiOvideo]

Dan, Thanks for the comment. Glad you enjoy the music videos....

[@TheJhaley12]

I had the pleasure of meeting John Kay and Steppenwolf backstage in Owensboro years ago. I sat for quite a while and talked to them, amazing guy fantastic group. I still have his book and hat that he signed for me. Wonderful memories.

[@Pulsonar]

Mr. Kay carries himself with the grace and authority of a well travelled master Bluesman. What a guy, a genuine legend. He escaped Nazi Germany with his mother as a baby when the Soviet’s invaded towards the end of WW2. The rest is history...

[@jpslebassiste]

The story of his life really deserves a movie

[@Pulsonar]

@@jpslebassiste Yes absolutely! Its amazing how Hollywood hasn’t picked up on that yet. Just the story of his escape from War torn Europe, the Red army and the Iron curtain to a new identity and freedom in North America and his early interest in rock n roll music leading up to the formation of Steppenwolf and their pioneering heavy rock/metal sound. That would be a great story for the archives.

[@bleekblaw5446]

John Kay still sounds great!!

[@jimiOvideo]

bleek blaw ...Yes, he sounded like his records from the 60s-70s.... glad you enjoyed this....

[@dianaallison6110]

No matter his age..he still has it..& still handsome..has the cool moves, great voice..& awesome guitar talent. John Kay Rules!! 🙂🙂☮☮✌✌💕💕

[@jimiOvideo]

...and after all these years, still humble and down to earth...Thanks for watching

[@青のハイドリッヒ]

So happy to see him playing hard and wild (in Japan )now. Thank you.

[@wolfgangdr.strobel8227]

It`s never too late to start all over again...!! Great Performer, we grew up with that intense voice !! Thank you for posting!

[@jimiOvideo]

Thanks for taking the time to comment...and you're welcome on the posting...He's one of my favorites.

[@jameshadfield2658]

as real as ever, except no substitutes.this true legend has remained the genuine article.thanks and much appreciation for all the JOY that you have provided!

[@edbeck5692]

Yep seen them a few times. Last time in Wisconsin with Paul Rogers, in a field. Lots Blue Moon and oranges with my brothers family and my daughter. Good memory, what I can remember of it! 😃✌

[@Denis-pj6zg]

I agree. Most take good ‘amateur’ vids for granted, but you tube is a much better place when there are those who put in the time and effort. Thanks for posting. A great tribute to a great performer - who just recently announced his retirement from performing live with this band.

[@marystephens900]

My husband and I had the privileged of seeing this band 3 times this year, my husband actually 4 times he saw them in Wisconsin. Two times at Niagara Falls and once in York PA. Love this encore performance!

[@dalewilson908]

I was born in 1965 and love this song, brings back some hard partying nights too though, been sober since 11/06/2016. :)

[@soldtobediers]

Just a fit for 2020 & beyond/

[@thommyh.4492]

Eines der absolut geilsten Lieder was ich überhaupt kenne! In meiner Jugend, vor über 40 Jahren, habe ich jede Menge Pfeifchen und Joints dazu geraucht.

[@Panama-uo3sq]

Wow Awesome thanks

[@jimiOvideo]

Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching!

[@Colt-ii4qn]

What a tough sound, fuck he rocks , Legend !!!

[@Panama-uo3sq]

It’s such a joy to watch videos today As when these songs first came out all we had were vinyl records and our imagination . The pics in and on album covers and writings . But extreme little mostly . My dad hated this song . I can’t believe dad tolerated my music , I almost feel bad for what I put him through . We only played this song when mom and dad were elsewhere . 😎🤓🤓

[@Lockemeister]

Sounding good, hope the band comes back to GA.

[@marblox9300]

How can an ancient band still sound this good in 2015.???

[@glennzornig4978]

Thanks to Hoyt Axton for his classic songs.

[@Scott-ly2nk]

He wrote snowblind to i think

[@xomkong]

one of my band favourites!

[@kevincarter9777]

one of my first albums... gave me insight into a society if which was beyond my childhood... and, helped spark hormones leading to "that certain growth period", puberty.

[@ahoytheremate1954]

my favorite is for ladies only. different and great inside album cover ive still got it

[@Denis-pj6zg]

Great cinematography and edit on this vid! Great job.

[@jimiOvideo]

Thanks! Hope you liked the psycho-cinematic-background. You're the 1st to comment in that regard... Unfortunately I shot with my SD video, as I didn't have the HD one with me....

[@pambyrne2391]

When you hear the excellent quality of this live recording it makes you wonder why on the 1969 album "Steppenwolf Live" a decision was made to studio-record, overdub, and add in applause for some of the tracks..........it's still a great album to listen to.

[@jimiOvideo]

Thanks for checking out my video...and commenting. I was impressed by his persona, as I hadn't seen him live before, and came away with an entirely different view and respect for him from the traces of his personality emerged on stage...

[@pambyrne2391]

I read that he and his wife run a major charity that champions human rights and preservation of endangered animal species. He organises Steppenwolf concerts primarily as fundraisers for the charity. It's fantastic to see some of these guys giving back to society.

[@captainjim6300]

I am not positive but I think they changed guitar players about that time not sure which was on the recording but think Larry Byrom was after but barely if so.

[@joe22589]

@@captainjim6300 doesn't matter who plays guitar. Steppenwolf is John Kay - and he is from GERMANY!!!! )))

[@mariebrigittesevaistre2310]

fabulous Live FABULOUS ! ! !

[@jimiOvideo]

marie Brigitte Sevaistre Glad you enjoyed the video.....

[@mariebrigittesevaistre2310]

ad infinitum since yesterday !! ( & memories tears ..of course !!! ;) ;)

[@mariebrigittesevaistre2310]

ad infinitum since yesterday !! (+ so good memories tears.... ;of course ! ! !

[@DYNODRUM]

Steppenwolf. one of the Great American Band Legends. Music and era. Monster.

[@sdwivediceosynergy3029]

They're Canadian + some German too..but no matter. This is the REAL deal and the defining music of the Easy Rider era and yes we always associate them with the epitome of American Rock. Love Leslie West too..irreplaceable!

[@shovelhead8155]

....and don"t worry.....pssst !... J. Kay was born in Germany....:-)....;-)

[@arthurpussy]

and johnny kay is a great humanitarian Hungarian i think and the sea shepherds tee shirt shows somethink doesnt it ?

[@punkrockefeller]

they're from Canada.....Kay is German....

[@arthurpussy]

thank you

[@lgb4788]

Amazing

[@jimiOvideo]

He was fun to watch.... Thanks for viewing!

[@giftedplanksify]

The only cool guitar man who I won't talk shit about that Kapoes his instrument in rock and roll! Listening to Steppenwolf since 69 when my older brother brought the album home!

[@Snowinbaja]

Evergreen, legendary, sexy man!

[@davidregen1420]

Hit's home. I know exactly WTF John's talking about. Been down that road, 4 yrs when I was in Frankfurt, Germany in the early 80's. Clean for 35 yrs. All I gotta say bout that.

[@garrylafferty100]

Nice set

[@cswor]

Guess to get on Ed Sullivan "God Damn!" would have been "gosh darn."

[@jimiOvideo]

LOL....If Ed had them on, and they were doing that song, I'm sure he would..... and hopefully Kay would pull a Jagger and sing it as written.

[@lgb4788]

Good job guys!

[@jblcva]

The pusher is just like the Monster the Corrupt Government...

[@markcastillo2757]

Steppenwolf had lots to do with the heavy metal sound

[@jpslebassiste]

They did invent it.

[@paulwhetstone0473]

John Kay’s voice!!! WTF

[@TheFreezerGeezer]

John's looking out at the crowd and seeing them in black, white and shades of grey. How sad. :'-(

[@nelsonfuentes9175]

thejollyjumbuck yes , like a Wolf.

[@patriciaLAURENT-s1n]

😂❤🎉😂❤🎉😂❤🎉😂❤🎉😂❤🎉😂❤🎉🎉😂❤🎉😂❤🎉😂❤🎉❤😊

[@thommyh.4492]

Sorry, ist wohl schon knapp 50 Jahre her….

[@Lockemeister]

Sounding good, hope the band comes back to GA.