 Danny Johnson—guitars |
Danny Johnson toured with Rick Derringer, Rod Stewart, Van Halen and recorded with artists Alice Cooper, drummer Carmine Appice and Fleetwood Mac's Stevie Nicks among others. He has also written songs for, and played guitar on several movie soundtracks, among them Gremlins II and the smash hit Wayne's World. His unique combination of blues, rock and roots (which he has termed "psychedelic swamp rock" has garnered praise from such established publications as Rolling Stone and Guitar World, and his newest album delves even deeper into his Louisiana roots. For a complete discography, check out the Danny Johnson page on the Steppenwolf website. |
 Michael Wilk—keyboards |
Michael Wilk is partners and co-producer with John Kay, keyboardist with Steppenwolf, and has worked with Boz Scaggs, Mick Fleetwood, Christy McVie, Billy Burnette, Phil Seymour, Danny Hutton (3 Dog Night), the Pointer Sisters and jazz/saxophonist Tom Scott. Michael (along with Steve Cropper of the Blues Brothers) performed and recorded the music for the movie "Satisfaction" (starring Justine Bateman and Julia Roberts), is credited for his work on the "Pretty In Pink" soundtrack (starring Molly Ringwald), and has worked on various television commercials including a Diet Pepsi ad featuring Jerry Lewis, Bo Jackson, Vic Damone, and Charro. |
 Ron Hurst—drums |
Ron Hurst has been the drummer with John Kay & Steppenwolf since 1984. He hails from Massachusetts, and his first claim to fame came in 1970 when he backed Chuck Berry. He's also performed with blues stalwarts James Montgomery, Johnny Copeland and James Cotton. He was an acquaintance of the late Johnny Shines, who is believed to have been a partner of the legendary Robert Johnson. In recent years, while touring with The Wolf, Ron has made numerous friends, musical and otherwise. Stevie Ray Vaughn is the friend he misses the most. |
 Jeff Bradshaw—drums |
Jeff Bradshaw, born in Louisville,KY started playing drums at 9 years old, and kicked off his professional career at age 15. After high school he won a music scholarship to the university of Louisville and finished his degree in Nashville, TN at Belmont university. Since college he has toured and recorded with such artists as Love Circle Logic, Dude Mowery (Grand Old Opry), Rivers Rutherford, Billy Currington, Brad Martin, Tracy Byrd, and Blake Shelton to name a few. He has also been the house drummer for the Nashville Palace and has done several USO tours. He currently freelances in Nashville and is proud to now be a member of the Wolf Tribe. |
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