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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Michael Monarch |
| Born | July 5, 1950 Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Genres | Hard rock, Heavy metal, Blues-rock, Rock and roll, Folk rock |
| Occupations | Musician Songwriter Producer |
| Instruments | Guitar |
| Years active | 1967 – present |
| 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, California) is an American guitarist. He is best known for his work with the band Steppenwolf.
As the original lead guitarist with Steppenwolf 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!". He later formed a band called Honeycrunch and went on to record for the SwanSong/Atlantic recording group Detective.
Monarch performs with other '60s and '70s rockers in the supergroup World Classic Rockers.
When Iron Butterfly reformed in 1968 after a brief break-up, Monarch was reportedly interested in playing lead guitar.[citation needed] Others interested in the position were Jeff Beck and Neil Young.[citation needed]
Discography
- Steppenwolf
Steppenwolf
1968
U.S. #6
U.K. #59
Gold
Dunhill Records - The Second
Steppenwolf
1968
U.S. #3
Gold
Dunhill Records - At Your Birthday Party
Steppenwolf
1969
U.S. #7
Gold
Dunhill Records - I Got Dem Ol' Kozmic Blues Again Mama! (uncredited)
Janis Joplin
1969
U.S. #5
Platinum
Columbia Records - Monster (uncredited)
Steppenwolf
1969
U.S. #17
U.K. #43
Gold
Dunhill Records - Hokus Pokus
Hokus Pokus
1972
Romar Records - Detective
Detective
1977
Swan Song Records - It Takes One To Know One
Detective
1977
Swan Song Records - Live From The Atlantic Studios
Detective
1978
Swan Song Records - It Feels So Real
Solo album
2001
MSR Music - Guitar Bazaar
Solo album
2001
MSR Music - The Other Side of the Tracks
Solo album
2002
MSR Music - MM3
Solo album
2006
MSR Music
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