John Kay Band, "Somebody" from 1972

[@jeemalsoknownasjimhawkins1294]

John Kay is one of the greatest song writers of all time--and so under-rated. Thanks for posting this. Cheers.

[@jayjackson4073]

Forgotten songs and unsung heroes an outstanding crossover LP.

[@christopherhall1021]

John’s lyrical composition is unmatched even to this day. His vocals are unbelievable. Still good enough to fool Black stations who do not know about Steppenwolf! 😂

[@dianaallison6110]

What a cool song..1st I'd heard it.. John & the band looking & sounding so great!

[@randymcturnan2520]

Kent was lead guitar on the Steppenwolf, For Ladies Only album. Before that he played with Blues Image, the band that come up with Ride Captain Ride. RIP Kent.

[@mrb4886]

Saw him live with the Wolf and John Kay band. Great guitarist.

[@jimimacsheen4662]

John Kay greatest band leader to walk the face of the Earth!

[@SNROPQUEYR]

Totally agree! - John Kay + brilliant band members - Mars Bonfire guitarist (stunning) + his Brother Drummer (RIP) all from Canada - Myself born (1945) Liverpool many times met the Beatles at the Cavern - comparing the best - John Lennon voice was amazing, however John Kay voice - seriously hits the spot ! Steppenwolf music is above norm -

[@randymcturnan2520]

Other band members of Steppenwolf called him Der Fuhrer, specifically Goldy McJohn and Nick St Nicholas. lol

[@mrb4886]

@@randymcturnan2520 Goldy was extremely talented. Both needed to move on and stop making their lives all about time with John.

[@michaelmcabee3500]

bringing life back into me feeling young again

[@johanmarais3417]

One of the best voices in music history - Johan Marais South Africa

[@Unclemoparman]

George Biondo 👊🏻

[@frankmerolillo3880]

John Kay Rock's. Rock On.

[@daveguitarnowski4402]

John Kay just doesn't do bad tunes. I hope to catch him solo one of these days soon!

[@alexcasadei8930]

Gracias por el post!! Fantástico tema notablemente interpreptado por John Kay y la banda. Excelente juego de voces de John combinadas con la de George Biondo, gran ejecución en la guitarra por Kent Henry. Tema perteneciente al disco Forgotten Songs & Unsung Heroes (ABC-Dunhill Records) del año 1972. Gran trabajo lleno de sensibilidad, armonía y profesionalismo, que mereció mayor reconocimiento comercial y que pudo haberse convertido perfectamente en un verdadero clásico de la década del setenta. John Kay al igual que las bandas que comandó en su largo periplo, desde el viejo Sparrow, el legendario y épico Steppenwolf, John Kay Band, John Kay & Company, John Kay solo o John Kay and the Steppenwolf, forjaron un camino de honestidad musical que nunca se vendió al mercantilismo barato! Gracias por existir John.

[@xyclonX9393]

John Kay es absolutamente único

[@roblawhorne1015]

"Rollin'" was a 70's tv show starring Kenny Rogers and The First Edition

[@corinehandke2433]

Mad crush

[@SNROPQUEYR]

Totally agree! - John Kay + brilliant band members - Mars Bonfire guitarist (stunning) + his Brother Drummer (RIP) all from Canada - Myself born (1945) Liverpool many times met the Beatles at the Cavern - comparing the best - John Lennon voice was amazing, however John Kay voice - seriously hits the spot ! Steppenwolf music is above norm -

[@mikefrance7498]

I like the live version !

[@lesschoenberger3070]

Sadly 3 of these guys have passed on, only George and John are still with us and they are getting up there in age.

[@liamhurley]

Les, have you run across this very early clip of Steppenwolf in Texas shortly after the release of the first album? Pretty good recording and interesting to hear the band working on becoming a real live act. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJ7Sdnqaft55mas

[@lesschoenberger3070]

@@liamhurley Thanks for this, just listened to it, great early stuff!!!

[@axxellein]

TRES Nice

[@lesschoenberger3070]

This is great stuff! I can't understand why Kay didn't make it big as a solo artist? And Kent plays some really cool guitar here......

[@androidsr78]

Cause he is not commercial my dude and not wearing flashy outfits like those transgender hair metal bands

[@fogstreet108]

@@androidsr78 he also refused to sell his soul to the devil e.g. sign a contract in blood like most all top 40 bands have. just look for the one eye covered or the 666 hand sign, the Beatles and Zep along with all other big time groups have this sign stuff on their album covers.

[@cavendermary3954]

This band is still hot even after all these years! They are my favorite vintage band!! Hands down!!!!

[@chronicmalady7424]

no matter what, Kaye always had a more than capable band, behind him.

[@brucereed8368]

I see Kent is playing the brown Concert Amp that I replaced the speakers in with using JBL's. Weighed a ton but sounded amazing!

[@cactussticker2815]

there is more to John Kay than escaping the iron curtin...

[@toneyisaiah8505]

As I stated that John needs to be alone sometimes from Steppenwolf.

[@23igna]

That guitar solo. Jesus christ!

[@lesschoenberger3070]

No it's Kent Henry on guitar not Jesus lol......

[@craigdees1177]

That said, if Clapton is God, Kent Henry could be Jesus Christ.

[@lesschoenberger3070]

CRAIG DEES Sounds good to me lol! Great slide work especially on "Ride with me", sorely missed but his music lives on, rest in peace Kent....

[@mikefrance7498]

I like the

[@jimmyleon2983]

I'm having trouble sharing this video? What's up with that?

[@martacecilianovoventurino748]

A real norteamerican I love this..a genuine man of US A.....

[@Unclemoparman]

Deutschland>Canada>US

[@audenabdelkader2236]

Stepphenwolf

[@brucereed8368]

Steppenwolf, but without Jerry and Goldy. George & Kent

[@ivindrustad5181]

Kent Henry looks as always as if he wished to be somewhere else.

[@brucereed8368]

He was very confident but really shy

[@hannastownbillbowers8472]

I would've loved to see this band with early Hall and Oates. Sorry Jimi Mac Sheen but Daryl's the best BANDLEADER ever !! LoL , jyst MY opinion , A good case can be made for John Kay . And Jon Bon Jovi . And Bono . And Steve Perry . And ......