Michael Monarch
Monarch in 2013
Monarch in 2013
Background information
Born (1950-07-05) July 5, 1950 (age 73)
Los Angeles, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Musician
  • songwriter
  • producer
Instruments
  • Guitar
  • keyboards
Years active1967–present
Websitemichaelmonarch.com

Michael Monarch (born July 5, 1950) is an American guitarist. He is best known for his work with the band Steppenwolf.

Monarch was born in Los Angeles. As the original lead guitarist with Steppenwolf (1967 through most of 1969),[1][2] he played on all their hits, including "Born to Be Wild", "Magic Carpet Ride", and "Rock Me", while still a teenager. He also played on Janis Joplin's album I Got Dem Ol' Kozmic Blues Again Mama! and was a member of the Michael Des Barres-fronted band Detective. Monarch also worked with Roger Glover of Deep Purple, Andy Fraser of Free, Chris Hillman of The Byrds and others including many recording projects throughout the years.

Monarch performs with other 1960s and 1970s rockers in the supergroup World Classic Rockers and locally in Florida with the Peyton Monarch Band.

For more than five decades, Michael Monarch has been a driving force in rock music, leaving an enduring legacy with his guitar prowess and contributions to iconic songs.

Discography

References

  1. ^ Goldstein, Patrick (January 11, 1987). "POP EYE". Los Angeles Times. ("with guitars by original Steppenwolf member Michael Monarch")
  2. ^ [1][usurped] ("Guitarist Monarch exited in 1969, replaced first by Larry Byrom and subsequently by Kent Henry.")

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