August 1, 2017(2017-08-01) (aged 72) Burien, Washington, U.S.
Genres
Acid rock, hard rock, psychedelic rock, proto-metal
Occupation(s)
Musician
Instrument(s)
Keyboards
Years active
1964–2017
Musical artist
John Raymond Goadsby (May 2, 1945 – August 1, 2017), known as Goldy McJohn, was a Canadian keyboard player best known as the original keyboardist for rock group Steppenwolf. Originally a classically trained pianist, he was a pioneer in the early use of the electronic organ (Hammond B3) in heavy metal.
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John Raymond Goadsby (May 2, 1945 – August 1, 2017), known as GoldyMcJohn, was a Canadian keyboard player best known as the original keyboardist for rock...
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rhythm guitarist John Kay, lead guitarist Michael Monarch, bassist Nick St. Nicholas, drummer Jerry Edmonton and keyboardist GoldyMcJohn. The band's final...
the 1960s, when they performed in a group called The Sparrows. John Kay and GoldyMcJohn joined this group in Toronto in 1965 and, after some more changes...
album that GoldyMcJohn would play on. He was sacked from the band by bandleader John Kay in 1975. A horn section also played on the album. John Kay – guitar...
Leverton, keyboardist GoldyMcJohn and drummer Fallon Williams III, often billing themselves as "Steve Marriott and the Pie". McJohn was soon fired and Leverton...
and Young, Neil Young would go on to achieve fame as a solo artist. GoldyMcJohn and Nick St. Nicholas would later become members of the rock band Steppenwolf...
advice, believing it was Henry's choice to not be a part of Steppenwolf. GoldyMcJohn, the band's keyboardist at the time, says Henry was fired because he...
in 1975, the band's first album recorded without founding keyboardist GoldyMcJohn. The official explanation for Chapin’s departure from Steppenwolf was...
(Mars Bonfire) – 5:43 John Kay – vocals, guitar Larry Byrom – guitar Nick St. Nicholas – bass guitar, backing vocals GoldyMcJohn – Hammond organ, piano...
hard-rocking tradition." John Kay – vocals, guitar Kent Henry – lead guitar George Biondo – vocals, bass guitar GoldyMcJohn – Hammond organ, piano Jerry...
Burden's black-and-white prototype. John Kay – lead vocals, rhythm guitar, harmonica Michael Monarch – lead guitar GoldyMcJohn – organ, piano Nick St. Nicholas...
is for the rest of us." John Kay – lead vocals, rhythm guitar, harmonica Larry Byrom – lead guitar, backing vocals GoldyMcJohn – Hammond organ, piano...
Steppenwolf released the song on their 1968 album Steppenwolf. Organist GoldyMcJohn, who recorded the original Steppenwolf version, said the version that...
two "The Pusher" (Hoyt Axton) – 21:27 John Kay – guitar, vocals, liner notes Mars Bonfire – guitar GoldyMcJohn – piano, organ Nick St. Nicholas –bass...
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written by John Kay, except where indicated. John Kay – lead vocals, rhythm guitar, harmonica Michael Monarch – lead guitar GoldyMcJohn – organ, piano...
Kimball (later of Toto). New guitarist James "Smitty" Smith and drummer Mickey McMeel were recruited, but by 1975, Smith had been replaced by Al Ciner from...
later changed their name to Steppenwolf and featured Canadians John Kay, GoldyMcJohn and Jerry Edmonton. Steppenwolf's 1968 single "Born to be Wild"...
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