Goldy McJohn
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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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Birth name | John Raymond Goadsby |
Born | (1945-05-02)May 2, 1945 Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
Died | 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 |
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