Born to Be Wild - Steppenwolf, played by 1,000 musicians | Rockin'1000

[@lapurta22]

I had a stroke a couple years ago and the left side of my face has been numb as fuck ever since. This was so bas-assed I can feel the left side of my face smiling. Thanks and God bless you all!

[@andreaspeix9498]

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[@Eva_Braun8814]

You will heal, trust me. I will have you in my prayers.

[@kel4461]

Music can do wonders

[@eileencastillo6323]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@christinebova2326]

💙🙏

[@lindaturner1361]

OMFG!!! I'm 76 years old and this made me feel like I was in my 20's again!!! Love, love, loved it!!

[@danschreckengost6153]

This would be a half time performance worth seeing

[@arribaficationwineho32]

Yes!

[@milenariarr8329]

👌💯.

[@MistyMountainVideo]

YES!!!!!

[@brendamotley466]

RIGHT!!!!!

[@sharonadams9546]

Yes!!!!

[@susanlesh821]

We of the older generation who grew up with these timeless masterpieces are so blessed to live in that era!!! God Bless Rock n Roll👍👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️

[@riapel8849]

Fantastisch ik 74 maar hy mag wel even heel hard gedraaid worden knop open

[@louisedykes4794]

Yes but the church did not approve. But I think God had a quirky streak, look at the platypus…

[@jonathancox1231]

The vibe!!! If your not smiling at this then your dead!!!

[@bettysperber7011]

😂

[@InvisibleWarrior279]

I thought the same thing. Lighten up folks! On the plus side, I didn’t see anyone pausing to take selfies 🤨🤣

[@markshearer4009]

😊❤

[@pedrodemingo7332]

MARAVILLOSO.!!!! HAGAMOS EL AMOR Y NO LA GUERRA.!!!! REMEMBER????.

[@abelardoreclusado7807]

I think im Dead.

[@waynehawn3947]

Now that's what music is supposed to be! Brings back memories of better days! I have no words to express how great that performance was!!

[@tonyaharmon1383]

Nuff Said & Agreed!❤

[@jacquismith3277]

Neither have I, except 'exhilarating'.

[@dennismohican]

I was 12 in '72 when I bought Steppenwolf's first record!!! One of my Rock heroes back then Was John Kay!!! So glad to see all these people from the globe and all walks of life and ages, playing this song together! Most impressive! A true classic rock song and most definitely deserves this honor! Dennis 63 years Austin, TX

[@rockin1000_official]

Thanks Dennis! Rock on!

[@tommypeacock3298]

The first week the song was out I said, that is going to be a hit. Looky know how far it has come!!!! 77 in Hillsboro, Tx.

[@jeffeldredge1608]

Me too First concert.

[@rainydaylady6596]

Love Steppenwolf! Almost 70 in Oregon. 😁🖖💕

[@jeffeldredge1608]

@@rainydaylady6596 We saw six bands for five bucks t shirts were five bucks. If you were desperate you could find anything on the infield. Sellers of anything and everything. Dec.1,1974 Steppenwolf, Cactus, Hudson Ford and 4 local bands. The lead singer of the band Cactus was married, on stage by John Kay who was an ordained minister. They walked down a ramp to in front of the stage and got in a limo and drove away. Great concert. I always wondered if they lasted. Rock and Roll will live for ever along with Classical music.

[@mike19640]

I’m 70 years old and this gave me the chills!👍

[@jacquismith3277]

68 and DITTO.

[@jean-marcducommun8185]

69 joining you like an Easy Rider!

[@eldorfthe_wise129]

73 here. We got to see all the cool bands. :)

[@geshia1751]

This will be an excellent half time show for the Superbowl.

[@ztzozm]

What, you don't like ....

[@gigicostlow4414]

It would be for sure but trying to get all these people together (they are from all over the world) and to commit to the Superbowl might not be such an easy task. Then there's the issue of setting all of this up and taking it down in about 12 minutes total. There would have to be many stages that can be brought in and taken out very quickly. We're talking about 900 or so instruments and equipment that would have to be moved. Have you ever moved and set up a trap set? Imagine trying to move at least 100 of them. It would be cool but with that many instruments, people, and gear I can't see how it can be done in such a short time. Then there's the expense to consider. We're talking millions $$$$ for a 13 minute show.

[@TheJustJoe]

Could do like a flash mob but with a band. A flash band :) Have all the equipment on the 50 yard line and the band in the audience. 🤘

[@JohnDoe-ny1wp]

@geshia....That would NEVER happen. Too WHITE.

[@edgardopineda3317]

Actually it would be better for the world cup for the whole planet would be watching!

[@fineart10]

God ... This Is pure old school rock....amazing....true tribute to this iconic song

[@slavicastojanovic3410]

DAS IST ,,LEBEN ,,

[@benj2910]

Great!! Proud to be a part of it. It was a huge rockin' time🤘🏼

[@chrismoody9855]

What was the process like to get accepted? I’m really interested in taking part myself. Thanks in advance.

[@benj2910]

@@chrismoody9855 I sent a video of me playing guitar in 2019, and was validated. I then could try to get in every Rockin'1000 event. I was selected for the Stade de France show in 2020, postponed till may 2022. If you are ok to work on your own, get in, it's a great experience.

[@chrismoody9855]

@@benj2910 Cool thanks! Are you responsible for all travel costs?

[@benj2910]

@@chrismoody9855 All costs are yours (travel, room, food...), no refund. In Paris, meals were provided every day of rehearsal and show. And free carpark for musicians.

[@aandrus2169]

EPIC!! What a massive life experience!!

[@danielcase1046]

i think we are the generation that will never fade away.

[@JAmediaUK]

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[@williamfox1146]

Incomparable.

[@matthieu71]

This event was one of the best moment in my life ! What a great and genuine experience ! Thanks Rockin 1000 staff and creators for offering this to amateur musicians ! ❤

[@chrismoody9855]

Was it hard to get accepted? Do they cover travel?

[@iamsilviaverdu]

​​@@chrismoody9855it's really easy to get accepted (you can search it in their web). They don't cover the travel but once you are in, you can choose in what concerts u want to participate.

[@paulvaultguy]

Please, no one sell this song short, this was truly an anthem for my generation! Great to see this with such enthusiastic musicians.

[@richardlandis793]

It appears that all of the musicians were thougherly enjoying themselves. What a commaradery. 😊

[@russellyoung1262]

FANTASTIC!!! THERE'S NOT ENOUGH WORDS TO SAY...👍👍👍

[@donmiles6176]

In 1969 when easy ride first came out at the theaters, I was at the first showing, when Born to Be Wild came on in the movie theater, the whole theater stood up and cheered. Those were the days.

[@yaremaholynskyi8901]

I think that people who are in love with beautiful music hate war in their souls. Here are these musicians and the audience in front of you. May God give them inspiration, health and long years of life!

[@WootTootZoot]

John Kay, Steppenwolf, "Born To Be Wild" was actually the first use of the term "Heavy Metal".

[@sonnykat462]

Gotta love the macho 30-something rocker at 2:20 with a hello kitty guitar. Perfect!

[@macaco_amigo]

reminds me of zakk wylde playing the hello kitty instruments

[@chriskelly6559]

Right before that was a big big drummer getting' it!

[@jannythewonderwomen2215]

When i bought this LP my Mother warned me that this will lead to SEX. DRUGS. ROCK AND ROLL!!! THANK GOD she was right!!@

[@fairygodmomma2313]

Yes!!! ...and @3:00 that sure reminds me of the Sir Mike🎉

[@cliftonmcnalley8469]

Brilliant way to make certain the camera lands specifically on him for a moment and friends and family can find his easily!😅😅😅

[@TS-wh4ey]

This song is a timeless masterpiece. John Kay would be proud !!! Long live Steppenwolf 🎸

[@dennismartinez9671]

What a show,i just love how it was pulled out in front of thousands of live audiences

[@ralphsims3101]

Steppenwolf should be in the rock n roll hall of fame. Lets make this happen.

[@RichardSparks-qy2rd]

Trust me it is a badge of honor not to be there.

[@m22dude]

Agreed

[@anndudley9023]

OMG totally amazing. Back in 1970 I named my baby boy Stefan after this very group/ song yes I know it is spelt different. And my god he definitely lived up to the title. Sadly he took his own life in 2020 and I miss him so much. Keep up these awesome concerts great work x

[@charliewhite7596]

Keep the faith u will be together again one day

[@manithor7572]

There is no such place Charlie; sorry!

[@hendrikdebruin4012]

@@charliewhite7596 Where if I may ask?

[@homegirl2000]

Aww God bless you - I'm sure he was a great kid and you are a great Mom - and yes there is a heaven & someday you will be together! I also am a 60's kid and loved this song - all these people together is awesome!

[@tonyaharmon1383]

So Sorry For Your Loss! Have A Good Day Sweetie!❤

[@AbleBodied]

So this must have received the Genius Book of World Records of the most musicians playing at the same time.

[@dehydratedwater9806]

I think I'll drink a Genius beer to that

[@kevinsteinman8967]

No, that would be Venezuela with 12000 youth musicians playing Tchaikovsky's Marche Slave.

[@AbleBodied]

@@kevinsteinman8967 cool. The more the better.

[@johnkevin5420]

This is the biggest rock band that plays together. Awesome!

[@kmull77]

I'm 64 and will die a rocker! I had the great privilege of seeing many many concerts with the most outstanding musicians and bands. Thanks for the dance music tonight. That's get up and get dancing music. Ya gotta have it loud enough to really enjoy it! My kids, hey mom can u turn it down a bit;)

[@Twins1964]

Same. I thought I was the only one who felt that way. I'm seeing more & more I'm not😂 I love Rockin 1000 !

[@lesschoenberger3070]

This was freaking awesome! The only thing that would've made it even more awesome is if they would've invited John Kay to do the singing!!

[@rockin1000_official]

We agree with you of course!

[@tonetone7572]

Yes he should have been there for sure.

[@dexterpyper8212]

His voice would have lost in all the other voices. His was distinct. I did enjoy it and wondered how 1000 people could be that tight.

[@pateris]

@@rockin1000_official You guys are ace, hope I can join you some day ! (singer)

[@HypeMaster1473]

Rock & Roll Legends…every single one of them!

[@joeszczechowski8333]

Awesome once again ! You folks need to do the Super Bowl ! You'll get some exposure. Rock on !

[@spikespike9621]

why cant the rest of the world be like this, everyone from different nationalities, race and gender, all enjoying some special moments - doing what they like doing, playing music,, they will remember this for an long time and will so will all the people in the stadium., with NO CRAP that is going elsewhere in the world. When will you becoming to Australia - I will be there will bells on. I play a musical instrument that is well suited to classical music, who gives a shit, I will be standing there, up the back, most likely by myself, playing my Oboe

[@SIRENALOB59]

Totalmente. Y de diferentes generaciones...mundo ya para la guerra vive la música.

[@sum12see]

That was freaking awesome!!! God bless you all!!!

[@jayrindahl242]

OMG....this brought smiles and tears to my eyes all at the same time.....loved the enthusiasm of all the musicians and singers and all the memories it brought back from my youth. Our music was the best!

[@Skvizationify]

Энергия с экрана льётся водопадом. Как же я хочу туда на стадион.

[@prakashmungekar3119]

Great song of our times . Age 11 heard this song first time same feeling at age 63 . Thanks for all your efforts to make this happen. Love and greetings from India .

[@mickeygelerstein8083]

Numerically and brutally beyond the amazing!!! wondering about the process of production for such a project like this... to coordinate rock for 1000 people is surely not an easy task at all!!

[@valerischreider9148]

Абсолютное мастерство,молодцы ребята создать такой шедевр уму не постижимо,смотреть не пересмотриш у всех улыбки на лице,и тот кто смотрит не может быть равнодушным.Voll Respekt

[@lurdasramos]

"**WHY*'. ??? 👈😒🙄😒

[@bravewave2084]

Wow! The 1000 musicians sound absolutely fabulous! After a short while, the vocals sounded like one blended voice. Bravo!⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹 precisely executed

[@Uniquettt]

My motor is running and I'm heading for the high way not looking but definitely on a adventure been as wild as I was born. Brilliant collection of talented magicians together to give one of the greatest songs the best form of tribute

[@tonyaharmon1383]

Agreed!❤

[@kristinasalazar6749]

Look at all the Smiles for Miles, this is Beautiful, Positive, Good Memmories, Good Music, Loving this.........

[@kerry9125]

Wow. I can't comprehend how you mix 1000 pieces and keep it balanced, especially the drums and the vocals.

[@geminidream4347]

DAMN! That was good!!! Standing ovation to all the participants for taking such a great classic and making it golden by bringing to many different people together for one common theme, making music that makes everyone feel good!!! Thank you one and all and be Blessed, always.

[@leeanadiaz8463]

Wish the whole world can be like this. Smiles and in unison and just having fun and enjoying life, but this is amazing!!

[@pateris]

Most indeedy !!! Nothing like music to bring people together.

[@wpetercollins5519]

I was smilin and cryin all at the same time. So powerful. All the people, men, women, all ages, bein their natural born wild selves. Most grateful to Rockin1000! Long Live Rock!

[@АндрейКайль-я5л]

Бесподобно!Слава рок н роллу и многие лета!🎉

[@scottprather5645]

This is off the scales cool. Rock on brothers and sisters the spirit of the '60s is alive 👍👍👍

[@beckykimble5680]

Love watching , you can feel the energy,,,AWESOME !! Well done everyone..BRAVO ! 😎🎶🎶🎶✨

[@laurabodycombe7998]

Doesn’t this take us all back to being 16!

[@baskervillebee6097]

Superb tribute shows how admired this song still is. 1968 ➡️➡️➡️➡️➡️➡️➡️

[@teschchr122]

I love how everyone was giving their best! Beautiful and we need more of this!

[@ПетърИванов-ю9й]

Great! Excellent! Fantastic! Awesome!😊

[@laurieolk5643]

1975/76 the seniors in art class would rush to the artroom because the first on there got to put their "album" on the record player for that day's listening pleasure. The boys played "Born to be Wild" every day while some of the girls countered with some classical artist like Bach or Beethoven.

[@НиколайПереверзев-о2е]

Потрясающе❤!!!

[@viraljasubhai7747]

This is one of the most amazing concepts out there for us music heads. Terrific job and a big thanks to the participants and the organisers

[@SteuSax666]

Great!!! We are The Thousands! 🤘🤘🖤🖤🎷🎷🖤🖤🤘🤘

[@jonathancox1231]

You mean legion

[@maryhirsch2909]

I love this so. Singing along! Born to be wild!

[@Gibsncis]

I have covered this song for thirty years in clubs! I would have given anything to have played it with these people! Awesome!

[@SpiritintheSky.]

Astonishing! I've loved the song since the very start. I still have the LP. A classic.

[@gieb6428]

Reminds me of the many times when I was seven years old in the fifties and my dad would put me on the seat of his Harley and sit behind me and kick start the bike and off we'd go.

[@michaelbyrne8860]

The first live concert I went to in Chicago in "71" was the "Steppenwolf 7 Tour" and this is the first song they kicked off with Born to be Wild! Talking about a proper start!

[@rafaelaugustolarapalmeros8060]

I´m a 65 years old rocker and drummer. THIS IS A FANTASTIC, AWESOME, SUPERB SHOW¡¡¡¡¡. "Born to be wild is our hymn, is our song. Thank you John Kay and Steppenwolf. Greetings from Xalapa, Veracruz in México.

[@Booboo52387]

Once again Rockin' 1000 kicked ass!!!!! Keep the videos coming!

[@rockin1000_official]

We will! 😎

[@JohnChampagne]

How 'bout the irony of so many people working together, each exercising great control of their musical gifts (which they have all worked so hard to be able to share with the world with excellence), to celebrate being wild...? !!

[@r.d.sandman6474]

Great music, these folks have been blessed with the gift of compassion. Imagine 1,000 musicians? That’s awe inspiring!

[@jimhibbs2372]

Thank you for keeping it alive. This was my start for some high speed long distance motorcycle trips! Rock on! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@0074craig]

I was in a Band for a very long time 10 yrs plus and this was our fav song to play 2 members are gone and I wished i can go back and hear us play again ,its never sounded so good with a bunch of great friends playing music

[@weldonroberts4421]

My father and I made a deal of playing our favorite song at our funeral. My dad passed in 2006 and as promised I did my due diligence and followed through with our arrangement. After listening to this today, I know my dad is tapping his heavenly foot. What a wonderful few minutes enjoying the music and feeling my father’s love. ❤

[@rockin1000_official]

❤️

[@victoriaguidici5574]

One of their best. And the staging was so cool. The mats really add a lot.

[@rogermanlove1901]

a rock concert I LIKE!! YOWZAA!! Same with the Jumpin' Jack Flash concert by them!! WHOOOO!

[@catr8339]

Love this! One of my favorite groups for music.Love rock music for life. ❤❤❤❤

[@tronmartin1]

Now that is a half time show!!!

[@jean-marcducommun8185]

Vibes from the really-really good times. Thanks and God bless you all!

[@Twins1964]

Yes yes yes!!!! Oh lawd I wish I could have been there....

[@deborahhoffman7394]

Saw Steppenwolf at our small county fair when I was in high school. Sooooo cool!

[@maop1959]

BEAUTIFULL

[@jst2708]

Look at all those smiles. They had a blast! Im.sure everyone did

[@peterlutz7191]

FREAKING AWESOME!!!! The talent that went into this to make it sound so close to being one band!

[@sherrilwitt6936]

I am 68 years old, remember buying this record in school, great song 👍👍

[@markjyoung6683]

I’ve been Wild since this song was made 😂 Outstanding performance by these musicians 🎶👍👏

[@МихаилХарченко-ж6й]

Спасибо

[@JeepGurlAZ]

This is so bad ass!! All the dances in the gym, flying down the highway in mom’s car with this blasting out the windows!!! Absolutely!!

[@Twins1964]

Whooooaaaaaa! I love ROCKIN 1000!!

[@richardlandis793]

A GREAT TRIBUTE. STEPPENWOLF NEVER SOUNDED SO GOOD. THIS IS COOL. 😊😊

[@noblshtplz]

This song personified a generations mantra...FREEDOM! ✌️❤️🎸🎶🔊

[@paulwood5803]

Awesome as always. When are you coming to UK? I reckon you could sell out Wembley Stadium no problem and it is the home of some of the most iconic music events ever...... Live Aid anyone?

[@scottdahl1938]

Eat your heart out BGT! This was 8 track music in the early 70's Junior High shop class for me. The vocals sounded like a bar song but it was the instruments that made it once in a lifetime over the top. God bless the shop teacher and his good taste.

[@oh2sail]

Every school dance in 1968 ended with this song. Hahaha little skinny 8th graders in bell bottoms in an Air Force base middle school cafeteria. We thought we were so cool

[@hugofernandovillamendoza3255]

Que emocionante, espectacular saludos desde Colombia

[@ardiffley-zipkin9539]

My late husband and I loved this song. I am still here and still rocking. 👍

[@Magnus055]

Came out 55 years ago, 1969, with the movie easy rider. this is what i grew up on. 😅

[@peggymcd4939]

Winter storm of snow - perfect song to rock with homebound ❤️🖤🤍🩶

[@mrleverage2006]

AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!

[@АлексейПрохин-ы2щ]

Нет слов! Просто космос! Рад,что это всё есть,это наша молодость!

[@floydalsbach5749]

Oh man, Freshman year in HS I must have listened to that album at least 1,000 times.

[@1036Frank]

Wow what a great idea. Really like to see some more of this. This is indescribably fantastic. Bring it on. ❤❤❤❤🎶🎶🎶😎😎😎😎

[@glenrudge483]

Was diggen this soooo much,,, I almost forgot to hit the like button... why there isn't and awesome button?? IDK

[@nuiwai5402]

What a totally cool experience❤❤❤❤ i got goose bumps!!!!❤❤❤❤❤

[@josieholcomb9366]

That would be awesome!!!❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏🙏🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇲✝️ to play in super Bowl half time !!!!!

[@johnleos1687]

I was somewhere in the back smokin drinkin singing! In sprit! 🤠 Rock on my brothers and sisters Rock on! F.T.W.S

[@diannemarshall4078]

Praise God for the gifts bestowed upon us!! Unity! Amen! If only we were all musicians what a wonderful world it would be! Born Born to be great as a unit!! Awesome!!

[@fb510m]

Exelerating!!!!! More of this activity people!!

[@lindajury2244]

Brilliant! Would be amazing to see live ❤️‍🔥