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Steppenwolf Was Named After A Novel

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When John Kay’s band chose Steppenwolf, the singer had heard of a novel by German author Herman Hesse. Steppenwolf tells the story of a man who feels alienated from modern civilization as he’s going through an existential crisis.

Kay hadn’t read the book yet, but the band’s producer did and liked the title, so he suggested it.