Michael Monarch

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Michael Monarch
Background information
Birth name	Michael Monarch
Born	July 5, 1950 (1950-07-05) (age 57) Los Angeles, California, United States
Genre(s)	Hard rock, Heavy metal, Blues-rock, Rock and roll, Folk rock
Occupation(s)	Musician Songwriter Producer
Instrument(s)	Guitar
Years active	1967 – present
Associated acts	Steppenwolf Kozmic Blues Band Hokus Pokus Detective World Classic Rockers
Website	MichaelMonarch.com
Notable instrument(s)
1952 Fender Esquire

Michael Monarch (born on July 5, 1950 in Los Angeles, California) is an American guitarist best known for his work with 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". 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.

For the last decade Monarch has been busy writing and producing music, as well as performing with other '60s and '70s rock stars 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. Others interested in the position were Jeff Beck and Neil Young.

[edit] 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

[edit] External links

• Official Site

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