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Rockstar to Wildlife Advocate with John Kay of Steppenwolf

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From Rock Star to Wildlife Advocate is hosted by John Kay of Steppenwolf. You haven’t heard of Steppenwolf? Well, maybe the iconic songs, “Born to Be Wild,” “Magic Carpet Ride” and “The Pusher” ring a bell. John Kay is the vocalist and primary songwriter of Steppenwolf, one of the world’s foremost rock n’ roll bands. John Kay tells his personal story in his podcast, from the birth of Steppenwolf to how he became a champion of wildlife. Each episode features tales from John's life. He was born in East Prussia, which no longer exists. He shares anecdotes from the tribulations and triumphs of Steppenwolf. Also in the mix are travelogues of journeys to fascinating places, where defenders of wildlife risk their lives to protect our planet's living treasures. These heroes inspired John and his spouse Jutta to create the Maue Kay Foundation, which now supports over a dozen non-governmental organizations and wildlife guardians around the world. So whether you’re a classic rock fan, an animal lover with a passion for wildlife or if you simply enjoy interesting stories, From Rock Star to Wildlife Advocate is your kind of podcast. A Maue Kay Foundation original production.

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EP1 - Out of the Darkness to where my dreams are free to shine.

In 1948 at age 4, Mother & I escape from Communism. At age 9, In West Germany, I become politicized and later become obsessed with Rock’n Roll. In Toronto, by age 14, I’m

Jan 17 2025
29 min

EP2 - From West Hollywood's Troubadour to Toronto's Yorkville and The Sparrows

It's 1964, I'm playing "The New Balladeer" in West LA with Taj Mahal, David Crosby & others, At "The Troubadour" in West Hollywood I learn "The Pusher" from Hoyt Axton, s

Jan 17 2025
39 min

EP3 - The Sparrows fly to NYC, LA's Sunset Strip and SF's Haight Ashbury

It's Oct 1965 and the clubs in Toronto's Yorkville Village are buzzing with bands like The Sparrows and The Mynah Birds with Rick James and Neil Young,...yes, you read th

Jan 17 2025
30 min

EP4 - From The Pink Pussycat to the birth of The Wolf and its Magic Carpet Ride

With not a penny to my name, it’s Jutta & The Pink Pussycat to the rescue. Music Moguls are no help, enter Gabriel Mekler, just in time. Garage band music brings the LAPD

Jan 17 2025
33 min

EP5 - Rock Stars & Cars , Playboy & Big Bunny, Ed Sullivan & The Fugs, Easy Rider & Monster

Magic Carpet Ride is number 2, but one of us is missing in action. “Steppenwolf The Second” is just released but Dunhill already wants the next LP, so it’s back into the

Jan 17 2025
32 min

EP6 - "Live Wolf", The Man in Black, Fillmore Buuny Ears & Albert Hall Frenzy, Oscars & THE END ???

1969: We make it home for Christmas… and a 13 ft delight. Dick Clark’s American Bandstand “Tribute to Steppenwolf” kicks off 1970. Our “Concert for Peace” becomes the “St

Jan 17 2025
28 min

Introducing: Rock Star to Wildlife Advocate with John Kay of Steppenwolf (Trailer)

Rockstar to Wildlife Advocate is hosted by John Kay of Steppenwolf. You haven’t heard of Steppenwolf? Well, maybe the iconic songs, “Born to Be Wild,” “Magic Carpet Ride”

Jan 10 2025
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