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Founding Member of Steppenwolf Dies

Aug 5, 2017 | 10:59 AM

This is taken from Goldy McJohn’s facebook page.

Our hearts weep as we announce the passing of Goldy McJohn, Founding Father of Steppenwolf.

Goldy suffered a sudden and fatal heart attack the morning of August 1st, 2017. The family thanks all of those who have protected their privacy leading up to this announcement while they dealt with this unexpected loss.

Goldy’s next performance was to take place at a benefit concert honoring legendary drummer, Alvin Taylor, with good friends Terry Ilous, and Harold Brown among others.

It is at the very core of his wife, Sonja’s beliefs that Goldy would have wanted this show to go on. This concert, in full agreement of all participating, will now also stand as a tribute to Goldy and the indelible mark he has left on the world of Rock and Roll and the lives of all those who knew and loved him.

Goldy McJohn was 72