Steppenwolf - Born to be Wild Sheet Music: 2 Free PDFs
This hard-rock anthem became synonymous with motorcycle culture after featuring in "Easy Rider" (1969). The song's distorted guitar riff is considered one of the earliest examples of heavy metal music.
One of the first songs to use the phrase "heavy metal" in its lyrics, this iconic rock anthem epitomizes 1960s counterculture and remains a staple of motorcycle films.
"Born to Be Wild" by Steppenwolf, released in 1968, became the anthem of the hippie movement and is widely regarded as one of the first heavy metal songs. Its roaring guitar riff and "heavy metal thunder" lyrics cemented its place in rock history.
"Born to Be Wild" is a 1968 rock anthem by Steppenwolf, famously featured in the film "Easy Rider." Its heavy guitar riff and "heavy metal" lyric (first recorded use of the term) made it a symbol of rebellion and freedom. The song peaked at #2 on Billboard Hot 100 and influenced generations of rock musicians.
"Born to Be Wild" by Steppenwolf is a pioneering hard rock anthem from 1968, written by Mars Bonfire. Its raw guitar riff and defiant lyrics epitomized the motorcycle-rebel ethos, immortalized by the film "Easy Rider." The phrase "heavy metal thunder" in the song's lyrics marked the first recorded use of the term "heavy metal" in rock music, influencing an entire genre. The track remains a symbol of 1960s counterculture and is preserved in the U.S. Library of Congress.
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