Michael Monarch

Michael Monarch
Background information
Birth name Michael Monarch
Born (1950-07-05) July 5, 1950
Los Angeles, United States
Genres Hard rock, Heavy metal, Blues-rock, Rock and roll, Folk rock
Occupation(s) Musician
songwriter
producer
Instruments Guitar
Years active 1967present
Associated acts Steppenwolf
Kozmic Blues Band
Hokus Pokus
Detective
World Classic Rockers
Website michaelmonarch.com
Notable instruments
1952 Fender Esquire

Michael Monarch (born on July 5, 1950 in Los Angeles) is an American guitarist. He is best known for his work with the band Steppenwolf.

As the original lead guitarist with Steppenwolf (until 1969),[1][2] he played on all their hits, including "Born to Be Wild", "Magic Carpet Ride", and "Rock Me", while still in high school. He also played on Janis Joplin's album I Got Dem Ol' Kozmic Blues Again Mama! and was a member of the Michael Des Barres-fronted band Detective.

Monarch performs with other 1960s and 1970s rockers in the supergroup World Classic Rockers.

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