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Post by brian on Aug 28, 2005 14:49:37 GMT -5
Hi Michael, When you were with the Wolf you were always pictured with Rickenbacker gear. In public and in studio however, you never played their guitars. Did you have an agreement with them not to be pictured with any other brand? Did you use Rickenbacker amps in studio? All the Best, Brian
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Post by mm on Aug 28, 2005 18:57:42 GMT -5
Yes, for a time we were endorsed by Rickenbacker (John still uses his JK model) so the publicity pictures had their guitars and amps in them. We did use the Rickenbacker amps live (I don't remember using them in the studio). Those amps were a little unpredictable. They were also solid state which did not help. My guitar of choice has always been Fender, although I also have a Gibson Les Paul and a Chet Atkins nylon/electric.
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Post by Jim D on Aug 29, 2005 4:39:32 GMT -5
Yes, for a time we were endorsed by Rickenbacker (John still uses his JK model) so the publicity pictures had their guitars and amps in them. We did use the Rickenbacker amps live (I don't remember using them in the studio). Those amps were a little unpredictable. They were also solid state which did not help. My guitar of choice has always been Fender, although I also have a Gibson Les Paul and a Chet Atkins nylon/electric. At "Wolf Fest" '94, John Kay said, The Rickenbacker guitars were fine instruments, but the amps were horrible. He said, if you removed the speakers from the cabinets and laid the cabinets face down, they would make fine garden planters.
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Post by mm on Aug 29, 2005 11:32:35 GMT -5
Yes, especially if you like planter boxes that are coffin shaped!
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Post by Craig on Nov 12, 2005 17:22:39 GMT -5
My name is Craig from Irvine, CA. I am an English teacher, and I teach a History of Rock course, as well as a rock performance program called KIDS ROCK. I was born in 1954 so I reached high school at the pinnacle of Steppenwol's career. I have been playing guitar since 1965 so I always followed the lead guitar player for every band from George Harrison, to John Fogerty, Clapton, Jimi Hendrix and beyond. Your guitar work on Hootchie Cootchie Man and The Pusher was an inspiration to me and my friends and I use the first Steppenwolf LP as a learning tool all the time for my students. Glad I found your web site. Thanks for all the great music ( Rock Me, Berry Rides Again, Desperation, Born to Be Wild, Magic Carpet, Hootchie Cootchie, Pusher, Jupiter Child!) I'd love to see you perform live sometime!
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Post by Rick Chriss C on Nov 12, 2005 17:26:46 GMT -5
Dear Michael, Thank you for all the wonderful music! I have passed it to the next generation so that it can live on. My 14-year old son Chris (who's been listening to Steppenwolf since he was two) wants me to ask you if you sell any autographed CD's, photos etc. Thanks again.
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Post by mm on Dec 29, 2005 18:24:09 GMT -5
If anyone wants an autographed CD, just order through my site with PayPal or by check and let me know that you want it autographed. Happy Holidays!!
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Post by Ernie on Dec 29, 2005 18:31:31 GMT -5
Hi Michael ! I saw your website and was really happy to see you are still out there. You were without a doubt, the best guitarist Steppenwolf ever had. I am 54 , and saw you a few times when I lived in NJ. Thanks for the really great music over the years. Rock Me is still probably my favorite Steppenwolf song. Do you ever see the rest of the guys from the old days ? It was a real bummer about Jerry. Are you and John still friends? I think it is very kind of you to let people email you. I hope you the very best. A long time fan Ernie
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Post by Peter on Jan 6, 2006 3:20:31 GMT -5
Michael, always have been fan of the original Steppenwolf. Recently on Ebay got hold of a live 1968 recording where Steppenwolf is playing at the Filmore. Although sound quality is erratic(bootleg?), you guys were really rocking that day!
37 years later, hearing you guys jamming so tightly on the 12 minute version of ‘Your Walls too High’ and the 10 minute version of ‘Baby please don’t go’ is just amazing and incredible. Definitely music for the soul.
Just thought I’d pass it on, wishing you all the best………
Regards,
Peter
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Post by mm on Jan 6, 2006 3:31:46 GMT -5
Ernie, thanks for the kind words. To answer your question, Nick is the only band member that I see on a regular basis since we work together in WCR. I have been in touch with Goldy a few times in the last couple of years through email. I am on good terms with John however we mainly speak when there is Steppenwolf business to take care of. The last time I saw him in person (we actually performed together) was 1997 at the 30 year Wolf reunion in Nashville, TN. Peter, thank you for your words also.....I am glad you are still enjoying the old stuff. Best wishes and Happy New Year to you both!
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