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Born: April 12, 1944 in Tilsit, East Prussia, Germany
Years Active: 70 's, 80 's, 90 's, 00's
Genre: Rock

Biography:
Steppenwolf leader/founder John Kay is perhaps the most overlooked early contributor to the musical style that would become heavy metal and hard rock. Kay was the first rocker to use the phrase heavy metal in a song, in one of metal's first great ant ...More >>

Discography: Wolftracks John Kay & the Sparrow 2006 Live in London 2004 Live in Louisville 2001 Heretics & Privateers More >>

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Member Of: Jack London & the Sparrows Steppenwolf More >> Similar Artists: Marty Balin Ian Gillan Ted Nugent George Thorogood Joe Walsh More >>

Influenced By: Jimmy Reed Keith Relf Jimi Hendrix John Lennon Mick Jagger More >> Followers: Axl Rose Shannon Hoon Ian Astbury Plan 9 Dave Wyndorf More >>

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