Michael Monarch, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Michael Monarch

American guitarist

Date of Birth: 05-Jul-1950

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Profession: musician, guitarist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Michael Monarch (born July 5, 1950 in Los Angeles) is an American guitarist.
He is best known for his work with the band Steppenwolf. As the original lead guitarist with Steppenwolf (until 1969), he played on all their hits, including "Born to Be Wild", "Magic Carpet Ride", and "Rock Me", while still in high school.
He also played on Janis Joplin's album I Got Dem Ol' Kozmic Blues Again Mama! and was a member of the Michael Des Barres-fronted band Detective. Monarch performs with other 1960s and 1970s rockers in the supergroup World Classic Rockers.