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Album Description & Collectors information:
Steppenwolf's live album, simply titled "Live," was released in 1970, and features recordings from the band's concerts at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium in Los Angeles, California, in 1969. This double LP captures the raw energy and power of Steppenwolf's live performances, and showcases their unique blend of rock, blues, and psychedelic influences. This web-page will examine the historical and musical context of the album, as well as its impact on the band's legacy and influence on the wider music scene.
Steppenwolf's live album was released at a time when the band was at the height of their popularity. Their previous albums, including "Steppenwolf" and "The Second," had established them as a major force in rock and roll, and their live shows had become legendary for their intensity and energy. The recordings on "Live" were taken from two concerts at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium in 1969, and feature many of the band's most popular songs, including "Born to be Wild," "Magic Carpet Ride," and "The Pusher."
"Live" is often cited as one of the best live albums in rock and roll history, and helped cement Steppenwolf's reputation as one of the most exciting and powerful live acts of the era. The album captures the band's raw energy and musicianship, and showcases the improvisational skills of their individual members. The album was also a commercial success, reaching #7 on the Billboard 200 chart, and helping to solidify Steppenwolf's place in rock and roll history.
"Live" had a significant impact on the wider music scene, and helped establish Steppenwolf as a major influence on the emerging heavy metal and hard rock genres. The album's heavy, blues-infused sound, combined with its powerful live performances, helped pave the way for bands like Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath, and its influence can still be heard in contemporary rock and roll music.
Gatefold/FOC (Fold Open Cover) Album Cover Design with photos of the Steppenwolf band on the inside cover pages
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