Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. You could say 1968 was a pretty big year for Steppenwolf...but that would be an understatement. First, "Born to Be Wild," from the ...

Steppenwolf is one of the earliest of this year's nominees, making the band a true pioneer. But its run of success is among the shortest of this year's list of nominees. The original lineup of the ...

“Born to Be Wild” is bigger than a famous rock song. Once it was chosen to soundtrack the opening credits of Easy Rider, the song turned into an anthem – for the late ’60s counterculture, for ...

You could say 1968 was a pretty big year for Steppenwolf...but that would be an understatement. First, "Born to Be Wild," from the band's self-titled debut album, became their breakthrough hit.

L–R: John Kay, Jerry Edmonton, Larry Byrom, George Biondo and Goldy McJohn of Steppenwolf pose for a publicity still in 1970.Photo by Gems on Getty Images You could say 1968 was a pretty big year for ...