The Magic Carpet Ride Band

They were named after the novel der steppenwolf by german author hermann hesse.

The magic carpet ride band.

Steppenwolf is a rock band which formed in los angeles california united states in 1967. The song was initially released in 1968 on the album the second. Magic carpet ride is a rock song written by john kay and rushton moreve from the canadian american hard rock band steppenwolf. It was the lead single from that album peaking at number three in the us and staying in the charts for 16 weeks longer than any other steppenwolf song.

The band is best known for their hit singles born to be wild and magic carpet ride. Formed in june 1974 the band s debut performance was a five night gig at the keg in salisbury. Magic carpet ride is one of australia s favorite corporate event bands. The 45 rpm version is not only an edit of the album version but contains a different vocal take on the first verse.

The band originally consisted of john kay vocals guitar michael monarch guitar rushton moreve bass goldie mcjohn keyboards and jerry edmonton drums.