Born to Be Wild: The Story of Steppenwolf

Synopsis

Steppenwolf is one of the most legendary and at the same time most enigmatic bands in the history of rock music. On the border between mainstream and psychedelic underground, their song "Born to Be Wild" became the anthem of an entire generation. The new, hard sound of Steppenwolf was a stab in the heart of the "Summer of Love" and put an end to the hippie era. It is no coincidence that they were the very first band to use the word "heavy metal" in their lyrics.

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Key crew

• Oliver SchwehmDirector
• Benoît CharestOriginal Music Composer
• Oliver SchwehmWriter

Cast

• Helge SchneiderSelf - Narrator (voice)
• John KaySelf
• Nick St. NicholasSelf
• Michael MonarchSelf
• Alice CooperSelf
• Klaus MeineSelf
• Taj MahalSelf
• Cameron CroweSelf
• Jello BiafraSelf
• Mars BonfireSelf
• Rushton MoreveSelf (archive footage)
• Jerry EdmontonSelf (archive footage)

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