John Kay and Steppenwolf - The Pusher

[@maureenwoodard9588]

I will never tire of this song , my father took me and my 4 brothers to see easy rider as very young kids and it is a memory I’ll cherish

[@camdix3250]

How nice to have such a lovely memory of your Dad taking you to have such a wonderful experience. If he's still with you, remind him of what an impact that had on you and how much your cherish those moments. Steppenwolf and Easy Rider - forever.

[@bigdambluesband6295]

My first concert was Steppenwolf way back in 1970. A thousand years ago in a galaxy far, far away.

[@joeurbanowski321]

Same here.. my first concert in 70… But I remember John Kay playing piano…not guitar..hmmm

[@johnkulpowich5260]

Long time ago. But still playing. For the people that miss oit

[@doodahdavesrecords4319]

I saw him em at Carnegie Hall 72? For the Monster tour

[@walterbriggs272]

A long time ago, in a land far away!

[@jeffmathis1560]

Filmore East 1968. Buddy Rich big band opened the show. Interesting combo

[@robertyoung9589]

I have seen John and Steppenwolf three times. I am now 70. Motorcycles fast cars and three ex wives. Where has time gone.

[@curtdevillier7811]

This was my first concert i was14/15.i'm 70 now. A frend's grandmother drove us to New Orleans. They let her in for free. Amazing..great memory

[@PatrickTowers]

take my wife

[@dynjarren8355]

John Kay is a good man and a great rocker. Smart as a whip and he’s got swagger, too. He didn’t get destroyed by drugs and Alchohol like so many others did. He avoided those traps and pitfalls. This song is about Pushers who don’t care what they’re pushing is killing people. Good song. I’m glad Kay’s alive and enjoying his life and still making music. Ted Nugent too! He knew Hendrix who laughed at him when he wouldn’t take drugs. Well, Hendrix has been in his grave for the past 53 years while Nugent is still playing and living. And hunting Wild Game. He’s healthy and eat meat injected with Growth Hormones like you and I do. He didn’t get poisoned like us.

[@luisdelgado1923]

Fue mi primer Lp que compre siempre me gustó ese grupo tenía la mayoría de sus discos Crema de la Crema Icono del Rock de los 70 Luis Placido Delgado Edo VARGAS VENEZUELA

[@cdwraw]

It was my first Lp that I bought I always liked that group had most of their albums Crema de la Crema Rock Icon of the 70s Luis Placido Delgado Edo VARGAS VENEZUELA

[@mrgrogfather]

This makes me feel very old, yet very alive looking back. The Magic!!!

[@rickyhiemstra9993]

Like on a MAGIC CARPIT RIDE ✨

[@brucecronin6396]

Awesome !! Saw them twice in the 60's. Still love them today. I'm 74 years young. Makes me want to get my guitar out and play !!

[@TS-wh4ey]

By all means, play that six string. You're only as young as you feel. Seen them myself and got a signed album by John Kay. Cool dude and such a legendary group.

[@richardfurlott4243]

Do it ! I'm 71 this never gets old ( Pusher Man ! ) !

[@warrenmeszaros9698]

Yeah... never too old... cheers...

[@karenstubbs94]

Ditto!

[@grantdowling8960]

I seen him back in mid 80’s not the original band at a place called the joint in the woods in Florida . I wished I was born earlier to see him live in his beginning of steppinwolf. He is such an amazing musician and great character.

[@Wildlonesome77]

Steppenwolfs songs would give me the goosebumps, they got your blood going,you felt alive. Great band.

[@philbrown1474]

Saw them in 1971, 1996, and 2003. Each show special. John Kay is a lyrical genius. Good musicians each of them. They did their retirement with class and dignity, not trying to go out and milk money after their announced end date. Thanks for all the great music!

[@russelljoslinjr4387]

Excellent band. Grew up listening to them.

[@arnojones8566]

Man... that voice is as powerful as it ever was.

[@rickmartin2168]

Met John Kay at a show in Louisiana in the late 80s. Nicest guy you could ever meet. Very modest and humble. A good dude 😎. Grew up on this great music 🎶.

[@trueknowledgeispower]

How can a song this great not have have any comments???

[@cdwraw]

Not everyone gets great music. It was amazing. This was his very last show. Said he was fully retired after that night. Glad I was there.

[@mrb4886]

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[@richardfurlott4243]

Pusher Man was a big hit on Monster album!

[@gregscheyd4131]

TO MY MIND THE BEST THING THEY EVER DID !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@kevingary7018]

In my mind, the magic carpet ride will never end. Thank you Steppenwolf.

[@phillipsarrazine9072]

I saw John Kay back in the early 1990's in concert in Indiana. He was fantastic.😊💯

[@paulday4763]

Monster was the very first album I bought. Saw them several times thru the 70's at large concert venues. The last time I saw Steppenwolf was in early 80's when they played a free concert (You had to win tickets to get in.) at a small 500-person club, Toad's Place in New Haven, CT. 10 feet from the band. I meet the entire band outside their dressing room as they entered the club. John K asked me what my favorite song of theirs was. Snowblind Friend (For personal reasons.) They started off their second set, dedicating Snowblind Friend to a longtime fan in the audience. My wife thought I was going to have a heart attack. I was out of my mind with glee. I would have loved to be at this concert.

[@ericphelps1665]

My first concert. Steppenwolf. Orlando 1970. Loved them then and today.

[@cindyv1401]

Me Too....my first ever concert in Philly was Steppenewolf and 10 Wheel Drive MEMORIES 😍😍😍❣️

[@johndunn4228]

Ironically these guys sounded the best trippin, true psychedelic rock produced during a time of awakening that will never be surpassed in its wonder. Thank you Steppenwolf for many many hours of listening to your music. I hope there is a rock and roll heaven where we will all meet again.

[@jimbrunsman1011]

Their music meant a lot to me growing up. Really appreciate how John shows love for the crew. Few do this and it shows his class.

[@johntegan51]

Saw Steppenwolf in 68-69 and they were good... saw them again at the Belly Up in Solana Beach, CA in 1998. OMG! Small reveue... 10 feet away... they were 10x better then 1968-69! So loud I couldn't hear for a full day. 71 now and still listen to them!

[@randyreddig5239]

LOL had some good laughs at "The Belly Up"...

[@b.wolfram8743]

This is the last of Steppenwolf. I'm so glad. The music of my Live. Great John Kay.

[@lesschoenberger3070]

I'm assuming you are so glad for the music, not that this is the last of the band?

[@mrb4886]

@@lesschoenberger3070 He loves the band

[@chrismaines1285]

I grew up on this and it’s still very relevant. Remember a lot of good folks taken down but hard drugs and sadly it’s happening more than ever.

[@538frostrd]

They really represented their era with their music I was only a kid when they came on the scene. My older brother had their albums.

[@mikescroggin5795]

All write I was there i'am 63. They done well

[@jamesfroberg3590]

I was 11 years old when my older sisters brought home albums from Steppenwolf, Cream, Zeppelin, Hendrix, and the Temptations cloud nine. Some of the best stuff ever put out.

[@billpfeffer6954]

1986, Paramount Theatre, Seattle Washington. I loved it. Thanks guys.

[@williamfarmer3841]

I was 24 when I travelled through the UK with my ghetto blaster. I was sleeping in a round a bout when the bobbies told me to go. I made my way towards Gatwick airport down this country road with this song playing at three in the morning. The cows were impressed.

[@mikeohern4322]

Very good really enjoyed

[@mikeohern4322]

More people should listen to the old school music

[@dianatourdot1551]

I absolutely love you and your group (Steffenwolf) I was right in front when you played in Riverside CA It was in 1980's downtown auditorium!! You were so good the best!! I would love to meet you all. I wonder if you remember me dancing up against the stage fast as ever. That's my thing - I love dancing and you guys were great and you rock!!!

[@lesschoenberger3070]

This was really emotional, listening to John introduce and recognize his crew. Great camera work, clear picture, just wish it would've shown more at the end when they left the stage one last time.

[@johndelong9230]

Saw them at the Hollywood Bowl back in 69. The Chambers Brothers opened then Stepenwolf. The Doors closed the show, was anyone else there? Fantastic concert...

[@cdwraw]

Wow, The DOORS is the one show I would see if I coyuld go back and see any show. Sadly, I was born in 72' so never got the chance, yet.....come on time travel.

[@stephensheldon957]

I want to thank whoever that's posting the Wolf's music video's. Much Love, Peace out!

[@cdwraw]

So glad you enjoyed it. It was an amazing show.

[@richardfurlott4243]

This is my time music ! I have seen John a couple of times ; he gave it his all ! Love his style !

[@fremountstsongsrich2453]

Thank you Thank you Thank you!!! A Band that finely gives credit to the members that makes it all happen for the band!!!!! Right on!!!!! So many times I have run Sound FOH with out one word of thanks from the bands I have worked with! My hats off to you for doing this!!!!!!!!!!!!! Wish more bands would!!!!

[@singluna888]

Saw this great group in OKC Oklahoma back long time ago. They put on a great concert. Guess Who opened. They were PDG but Steppenwolf turned it up a few notches. Great band.

[@augsauce7399]

Saw steppenwolf when they came out in the day when everyone was in to it's. They were a trip keep on pushing.

[@vincentvicari2951]

I remember forcing my father to take me to Two Guys in a horrendous snow storm to by this album. I still have it.

[@davidlindsey6372]

Thank you Mr. Hoyt Axton

[@gregscheyd4131]

I WILL BE DANGED : AN EARLY OKIE FROM MUSKOGEE !!!!!!! GOOD INFO !!!!

[@hanks2567000]

timeless street poetry...lived it

[@jeffvoy5184]

One of the most beautiful song ever ! Oh my God, they played in hard conditions... Cold weather and what a loud wind . Bravo Masters !

[@TomTom-xp2jb]

This brings back a few memories. John is an icon of the seventies and one of my favourite musicians oat. Thx for the post!!! 😎

[@texasflood3165]

Grew up with this..so cool..to see John Kay still at it..

[@jamesweaver1738]

I'm old. I remember them back in the day. Loved them in my teenage years

[@ralphy6526]

Saw them in Pittsburgh many many years ago still love this song and the group, I'm 73 got to learn this song on my guitar.

[@larryberrones7208]

Steppenwolf , will never be forgotten , they were awesome and definitely new how to rock.🙏🏻❤️❤️❤️🙏🏻❤️✌🏻✌🏻✌🏻✌🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@universeconsciouscitizensc592]

Steppenwolf is one of the most underrated bands! "Monster" should be played for every young person alive, as it's more pertinent today than it was when it came out. They embodied the idea that music can reveal social truths as well as entertain.

[@jesgarcia9556]

Man i remember this song n listening to them saw them once but we all get old but still good God bless us all

[@darylkelly8731]

First concert I ever went to , I was 15 in 71 it sure made an impression on me . Been a heavy metal rocker ever since.

[@tagnut1952]

Another classic Hoyt Axton song. Man he wrote so many great tunes. RIP Mr. Axton

[@cdwraw]

This was the first song I ever heard by them, a friend had it on 8 track maybe early 80's. I was a teenager. Blew my mind.

[@harryking4648]

You were still listening to 8-track in the eighties?

[@cdwraw]

@@harryking4648 My first car was a 1975 Toyota Celica, bright yellow. With a 8 track player.

[@RobertWalton2014]

I still remember back in '68, hearing this music and watching Easy Rider at a drive-in in Phoenix, Arizona. Well, watching part of the movie anyway, from the back seat with my girl!

[@danspurr4894]

Born to be wild !

[@larryn2682]

The Easy Rider movie was released in July 1969.

[@RobertWalton2014]

@@larryn2682 you are right, my bad (memory). 53 years ago!

[@markedwards4473]

1 of my 1st records, gotta love the engineering to get the the sound to move from right to left, not to mention a great band. The record still plays.

[@rickyhiemstra9993]

When I was a teenager. I played the hell out of my EÀSY RIDER soundtrack album which had a lot of good songs on it. Along with a few STEPENWOLF Great times!!!!!🤓

[@rockngpa5094]

When I 1st heard & then purchased Steppenwolf album w/Wolf on it back in 60s , I played that whole album over and over many times then it grew legs and went for a walk. 🤬🤬🤬

[@kevinbegin586]

I was fortunate enough to see the 2nd to the show at Mystic Lake Casino. Well worth the drive!

[@dannyd1572]

Love it when artists play their videos etc. in the background. I think it is a bit nostalgic and ads to the show.

[@cdwraw]

I agree, it's kind of neat to see older videos and how they looked back in the day.

[@pyroheep7497]

Saw them at least 5 times,one of the real greats.And that's the truth!

[@jamescabaniss5857]

One thing I always really liked about Steppenwolf, all most all of their music is good. On most albums I usually only like 2 or 3 songs, but on a Steppenwolf album, I usually like ALL the songs.

[@mikemiller6628]

I live 20 miles from Baxter ,I should have made it to the show.

[@timothyglanville4323]

To continue. When I and a friend walked into the bar they had just finished a set. I yelled out play the pusher,I was drunk. John Kay yelled back, you should have walked in 15 seconds ago, we just finished it! We sat at thier table by the side of the stage and had beer's put on their tab all night. The final song was dedicated to me, you guessed it The Pusher. It blew me away. It just goes to show that even though they are a famous band, and musician's, they can also be kind and hold normal conversations. It meant alot to me just to have them notice me.

[@zim1966]

Awesome My Dad had a cassette of Steppenwolf live back in 1971 when he was in college, I was 5 loved that tape. Sokie , sokie SOOOOOOOO

[@DHatch-wl8tl]

I am 70, bought my first HD when I was 20. Born to Be Wild was my lifestyle until about 30. Lived very hard and very fast. Steppenwolf were mt go to music.

[@mrb4886]

Everything in the same musical key as originally. Oh, yeah!!!!

[@cdwraw]

It was a great show. I was surprised how well he sounded vocally.

[@mrb4886]

@@cdwraw Wolf Packer here. My understanding was that is was very cold show and John still got thru. Thanks for your reply. Go to John Kay and Steppenwolf the fan base on Facebook and join up. I post as Mark Walker. Peace.

[@rickeyv5765]

I was on a train with them from Nuremberg Germany to Munich back in 1968 while on leave. All I can say is what a ride.

[@dogpatch8266]

chills

[@robschannel4512]

Being a sound guy, I love this.

[@gregscheyd4131]

GOD BLESS YA'LL FOR THAT !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ernestogasulla7763]

In addition to the great music, I love how John takes the time to recognize the crew. Don't know many rock stars who would even think about doing that.

[@quercuslobata3776]

Great band, great music, great memories!

[@donaldconnolly220]

first album. as i was a kid. hangingvout. with my friend and a real sonny barger. hells angel. daily...steppanwolf live. double. album......smoked my first weed... quite an. education

[@eroks59]

Rollin joints with a steppenwolf album in me lap. Dam seeds. Lol ya ll no what I mean.

[@cdwraw]

How fun, getting a reply from another country. Translation: It was my first Lp that I bought I always liked that group had most of their albums Crema de la Crema Rock Icon of the 70s Luis Placido Delgado Edo VARGAS VENEZUELA

[@idessaoutlaw]

My friend Danny Johnson playing lead guitar on the big screen at the Live in Louisville 2006 concert..🥃😎👌

[@marvinlee3450]

Saw them in Omaha in 1970, then in Maui in 1991, awesome both times!!!!

[@dankmazzi2376]

Great music from my youth...and is still relevant today every song has a message.

[@seanbarnes1151]

I never got to see John Kay play live, but I do believe that he is one of the greatest, most talented people ever to walk this earth, and if he would have been born a thousand years ago, we would all still know who he is.

[@carlritchie7139]

Twice, 1968 Baltimore Civic center w/ Iron Butter Fly and 10 years later as a one act in Norfock, VA. Never better to remember rock & roll.

[@kcbeerslinger]

So lets see..... You had to have a Stepenwolf Album, Cream, Santana, and Led Zeppelin to begin your collection. There will never be another time like that. I'm so glad I was around to see it.

[@jamesfroberg3590]

11 years old, my older sisters brought home albums by Cream, Grateful Dead, Zeppelin, Grand Funk, CS&N, Temptations Cloud Nine, Hendrix. That was the beginning of my musical education.

[@richardfurlott4243]

I have all those original albums ; that's some VINTAGE !

[@rickmartin2168]

Happy belated 80th birthday 🎈🎂 John. I grew up on your music 🎶

[@herbdyer4145]

My older brother swamped my house with their records in the late 60s... and got to see them in 1980 in a small place called "Heaven" in Pennsauken NJ.

[@mr.mephistopheles2497]

Caught John Kay in the round in Warwick RI. He hadn't missed a moment.

[@mikescallon4069]

Miss the TENT !!!

[@threeg6966]

I saw Steppenwolf at a very small club around 1979-80. It was very cool and very glad I got to see them.

[@neil1390]

John Kay is an important part of rock and roll history,screw the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame! The public knows what's up! The man is a legend! Just listen to his voice !

[@SFbank721]

I saw Steppenwolf at the old Electric Factory on Arch st Philadelphia around 1969 or 70. Opening was the Ainsley Dunbar Retaliation. Lol

[@sherrywashington2580]

My 1st concert was Queen, Rush and Manoanny Rush live at the Municipal auditorium in Atlanta Georgia! I was 15 years old!

[@barteason1100]

one of my first albums i bought at 7..63 this year...

[@mjwolosz9224]

I love it John K hanging in there! Got a Harley because of the movie! None of us from the 60’s will ever forget steppanwolf go you guys carry on please and bless you

[@Allison_Chaynes]

If you've never heard the Blind Melon version, check it out. It's a classic.

[@jamesfroberg3590]

One of the best shows I have ever experienced. Steppenwolf, Montrose, Ruby Starr and Grey Ghost. John Kay used to hang out at the Kings Castle on Argyle St. Whenever they hit Chicago back in the day.

[@Bitterstone3849]

First album I ever bought. Somewhere around 12 yrs old. Late sixty's early 70s ?

[@MrTurboparker]

Doesn't get better than this! Had their albums on vinyl when I was a kid in the late '60s-early '70s - but unfortunately, I never got to see 'em live.

[@patpetersen7645]

I saw them play in Bayliss Park in Council Bluffs Iowa, back when they were nobody.

[@whoooami2090]

Remember this song from when I was in 7th grade in the late 60’s. John still looks great.

[@michaelmorse493]

I saw steppenwolf back in the 70's in Albuquerque, New Mexico. They were awesome!

[@tobyjenner2924]

thank u been there never been thanked

[@jpape8043]

God Damn, 2 Leslie 122's.

[@r.f.hopkins8163]

I was Born To Be Wild and weened on Steppenwolf and thus a life long fan.

[@mackydog99]

God damn...I love Steppenwolf.

[@nicknicholson2465]

Met my girlfriend on leave in a club listening to this song on leave before going to Vietnam. Pat wherever you are I hope you have had a great life

[@jwahartalchabhadell6721]

As someone who grew up in The Freak Street in Kathmandu, I love this song.

[@gregtully2214]

I remember in 1966 we opened for Steppenwolf at number one navy street Pacific Ocean park POP Kim Fowley jumped up on stage and sang Johnny B Good what a great night

[@davidbones8947]

Saw them in reno at street vibs 20 years ago 69 still riding

[@oleriis-vestergaard6844]

Awsom number and has been that for many years now

[@danielclergeau5504]

fantastic !!!!!!!!!!great steppenwolf !!!!!!!!waooouhh !