John Kay

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As per our current Database, John Kay is still alive (as per Wikipedia, Last update: May 10, 2020).

🎂 John Kay - Age, Bio, Faces and Birthday

Currently, John Kay is 80 years, 7 months and 5 days old. John Kay will celebrate 81rd birthday on a Saturday 12th of April 2025. Below we countdown to John Kay upcoming birthday.

🌙 Zodiac

John Kay’s zodiac sign is Aries. According to astrologers, the presence of Aries always marks the beginning of something energetic and turbulent. They are continuously looking for dynamic, speed and competition, always being the first in everything - from work to social gatherings. Thanks to its ruling planet Mars and the fact it belongs to the element of Fire (just like Leo and Sagittarius), Aries is one of the most active zodiac signs. It is in their nature to take action, sometimes before they think about it well.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

John Kay was born in the Year of the Monkey. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Monkey thrive on having fun. They’re energetic, upbeat, and good at listening but lack self-control. They like being active and stimulated and enjoy pleasing self before pleasing others. They’re heart-breakers, not good at long-term relationships, morals are weak. Compatible with Rat or Dragon.

About

Frontman of the 1960s rock group Steppenwolf who performed hits including "Born to Be Wild" and "Magic Carpet Ride."

Before Fame

He joined Steppenwolf when the band was still The Sparrows in 1965, going with the group from a moderate success in Canada to heavy metal pioneers in the U.S.

Trivia

He suffered from sensitivity to light, forcing him to wear sunglasses nearly all the time, even during concerts.

Family Life

His mother, holding his infant self in her hands, fled from the Soviet-occupied section of Germany into the British zone.

Associated With

Bruce Palmer was another early member of Steppenwolf, though he left before the group changed their name.

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