Steppenwolf

Steppenwolf is a Canadian band formed in 1967. They were one of the penultimate Hippie bands, and also one of those Canadian bands in the 60s who sang about America despite being Canadian. 
Their two most famous songs, Born to be Wild and Magic Carpet Ride are immortal 60s anthems. Although Born to be Wild is the most overused song in television and cinema history, it is always worth a listen whenever it comes on. Born to be Wild is sometimes credited as the first Heavy Metal song, and they even say Heavy Metal in the lyric "I like smoke and lightning, Heavy Metal Thunder".
In 1972, the band faded from public view and broke up as the Hippie movement ended, but reformed many times under the Steppenwolf name until reforming in 1980 as John Kay & Steppenwolf, though they haven't released an album since the Berlin Wall Fell. 
John Kay is the only remaining original member, having led the band since 1967, while the other guys are eternally rotating as is the case with most bands of the time.
Category:Bands
Category:1960s
Category:Bands that never had a Consistent Lineup