I'll never forget him. 
 May he rest easy.
I was the only one not passed out on the table, little biker bar in Bridgeville Pa. Laughing he scanned the tables of heads down, to then spot me, only 1sitting up, smiling back with my Diet Pop. He toasted me & then did Born to be Wild looking straight at me thru out. My date stabbed himself in the foot with the steak knife he'd shoved down his boot on the way out.

I will always be a fan of Steppenwolf, and Goldy McJohn.  He had such a great style and way of making that Hammond really stand out. I emailed him,  and was so happy when he emailed me back.  I will never forget that.  Goldy, may heaven welcome you, and be everything you ever dream't it could be.

Goldy was a huge influence along with the other members of Steppenwolf in 1970 when I first played the Live album. After many years of playing bass, due to a spine condition I switched to keyboard because I could no longer strap on that bass. I wrote to him via his facebook page and he replied to me, giving me the encouragement to continue on. Thanks to you my friend for providing me the music and inspiration. Hope to see you on the other side sometime.

I played Steppenwolf all day today in honor of the Goldster. R I P my friend......

I saw him in 1972 in Sacramento. Saw and met him in 2016 and took pics. The most exciting time of my life. He was so personable and he got to sit on my husbands beautiful BigDog motorcycle which Goldy loved! I've kept those memories close to me. My heartfelt condolences to Sonja and his family.

Loved his music in Steppenwolf, I remember listening in 68 tosookie sookie, and his playing blew me away. Was a fan ever since. Really blown away to hear he passed away. Was able to send some messages thru Facebook and he responded. God bless your family in this difficult time. He touched a lot of people!

May "The God of all comfort" be with the family at this difficult time.
2 Cor 1:3

I got to know Goldy at my job. He was a customer and I always looked forward to seeing him when he came in. I loved listening to his stories and sometimes he'd bring me a CD of his latest projects. He was very personable. Always wanted to know how my family was doing. I loved hearing him laugh. I told him that my family and I were doing an outreach in the Philippines and helping families in the dumpsites and he brought me a box of toys to give to those kids. That meant so much to me. I was at his birthday party last year and it was such a treasure to watch him playing music. You could tell that it brought him such joy. I will really miss him. Sonja, I am so sorry for your loss.

My first musical remembrance is sing to Steppenwolf

My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Goldy.  Rest assured life is precious to our Creator.  He promises to act in our behalf.
1 Corinthians 15:26

Goldy,We had a lot of fun talking.I will miss you Bro..Rock On!

Goldy ...We had a lot of fun talking.I will miss you Bro..Rock On....Matt Logsdon

born to be wild is the memory of my high school years the 70's! there is a keyboard up there with his name on it. He will play and never faint.......... jeanine

McJohn Family, Friends,

    Please accept our condolences and prayers on the passing of your dear loved one. We w remember his music.

Who can deny the great tunes of "Born to be wild". Music that makes us vibe with energy is the best medicine for the mind and soul! May we rejoice together that on our Almighty Heavenly Father of tender mercies will bring the new world where we will be together. (2peter 2:19)

I was 10 years old when I bought Monster-and my life has never been the same!

His great playing of the organ will live on forever in Born To Be Wild, Magic Carpet Ride, Desperation, etc. I loved Steppenwolf when they came out in the 60's and still do today.
RIP, A Fan

To the MCJOHN FAMILY in their time of grief, I'm truly sorry for your loss. May 'God' give you peace during this most difficult time.
-Romans 15:13

So very sorry to hear of Goldie's passing, Steppenwolf will be my favorite band forever, his organ was such a crucial part of their sound, may he rest in peace but I think that he and Jerry will be pulling some pranks like the old days!

Thanks for the great music, prayers and love to the family, so so sorry....

I was in total shock to hear Goldy McJohn passed away. (Eh) I was lucky to have known him as a friend even play a few tunes with him. He was such a talented player, writer and the greatest thing I personally will miss is his laugh. See you in Heaven brother and I will bring COFFEE.

Your keyboard talents will always be your legacy. You were a rocker to the end. It has been many years since seeing you at your Dad's funeral. Our thoughts are with your family. Far too young to leave this world. Your cousin (Rose and Scotty McFarlane's daughter). Linda Cox

My condolences to Ms Sonja & family. May God grant solace to the family during this most challenging time. Goldy will be truly missed. He will be remembered for his amazing music.

My condolences to the family and friends. May our Creator, the God of comfort give you his peace to endure your loss.

I can't believe this!! Goldie was always so full of life and such a character!! It sounds like he went quickly, which I believe was a blessing for him. He had too much energy and vitality to hang around and linger on- I just don't think he would have tolerated that well. 
Goldie, I'll always sing your songs in my bands, and remember your amazing fingers on the keyboards as they danced about with those fancy rings sparkling.  And I'll always remember your quick  witted sense of humor as we bantered and punned about.  
My sincerest condolences to Sonja Goadsby, and to Goldie's family and friends!!!!

RIP Goldy you will be missed dearly you were a great friend and a wonderful husband. Sonja was very lucky to have a wonderful and kind man as you were. I will always keep you in my heart and my prayers. Rock on Goldy

To Goldy's Family,
Just learned of his passing today. A true musician and innovator of the music revolution of our time. Play long. Play free Gordy. Peace and go easy.
A fan.

I grew up in that Era of his Music . Is gone way too Soon 
RIP in Music Heaven . 
Susie Hess Gr. Mich .

Magic Carpet Ride is one of my favorite Steppenwolf tunes. I bought their first two lp's because their sixties sound had depth and easy to listen to, great engineering and production. It was not the "whining guitar for ever San Francisco sound" of the times. I also bought their 16 greatest hits lp and cd. Their music was heard daily in Vietnam down in Saigon area. Memories of my 20-23 age! May God comfort his family with love and hope!

My deepest condolences to the family of Mr. Goldy McJohn.  I am truly sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one.  May the Father of tender mercies be with you during your time of sorrow.

SING ON IN HEAVEN
 
We are still listening down here to the greatest tunes of ole times! Magic carpet ride brings back memories and when it comes on the radio in my car I turn it on blast! All the songs made great summer music from back in the day to present.

RIP

A FAN FROM WAY BACK

Great music great sound in teenage years,you heard at every party or in stores in Det. Mi.

May the McJohn family cherish their many memories of John, and may our Almighty Father comfort and carry you in the days and months to come (Isa.41:10).

Just thinking the other day about the great music made by the great bands of the 60s and 70s including Steppenwolf..No one today ever comes close today..

I am truly sorry to hear about the loss of Goldy. May the peace God gives be comforting during this time. 
With sympathy,

He rocked the keyboards. My sympathy to his wife. Rest in peace, Goldy.

You will be missed..met you at my dad's guitar shop.will always remember you!

GREAT, GREAT CLASSIC MUSIC..everytime I see a VIETNAM movie one hears the song "MAGIC CARPET RIDE" alot of memories for me in my early teens around 1969.  ROCK & ROLL BABY!!  GOLDY u gave the world the best music and I'm so glad I got to enjoy it in my youth as one's music still remains with me in later years.......MANY MANY BLESSINGS

I still love to be surprised when I hear the familiar songs, and I loved the music for the times...appreciated the transformations music like this could have on me.
Thank you for being part of.
Mare

I have always loved the music of Steppenwolf. I saw the band in concert in Pittsburgh, Pa back in 1967. Great Show. Loved the sound of the Hammond B3.

one of the best keyboardist o all time rest in peace goldy   bp

Love that band, great music, still listen to it today cruising in the Roadrunner.

Please except our condolences and may God bless From residents of LAKES AT LEESBURG ,LEESBURG, FL.

Believe it or not Born to be Wild was a song that you could hear in my 96 year old mom's house.  I remember when my mother told me to go to the record store to buy Born to Be Wild in the 60s.  Of course,  I played it over and over as I do songs I like today.  To Goldy's family may you have peace and strength from friends who are there to listen.  "A true friend listen"  Proverbs 17:17

Was a teen in Ontario who loved Steppenwolf's music. Had the album. Saw you in Edmonton in 1982. Great show! 
Rest in peace, Goldy.

I extend my deepest condolences and prayers to  Goldy's friends, family & fans.  Thank you for the music.
☮

Rusty was old friend to me, my late husband Drake Levin and our friend Tomasso.  Rest in Peace Rusty!

RIP. You made a great contribution to the body of rock music.

I heard Magic Carpet Ride for the first time when I was 8 yrs old in the early days of summer of '69. It was coming from a high school graduation party out in the woods about 1/4 mile from our new house "out in the country." I just couldn't fathom how they powered those amps and speakers with no electrical outlets! Some things you never forget! Goldy's signature Hammond B3 sound drew me in and I still to this day have a love for rock-organ music. I thank Goldy and band mates for creating one of my all-time favorite memories. Rest in Peace Goldy!

My Sincere Condolences to Goldy McJohn's Family and Friends. Steppenwolf was a great band. Born To Be Wild is a classic Biker song. I loved the sound of the organ, and the implementation of the other instruments..... R.I.P. Bro.....

God bless you and your loved ones ~ I will always remember your music.

Truly saddened to hear of Goldy McJohn's passing.  His fine legacy will surely be remembered.  I hope to meet him in Paradise!  (Luke23:43)

To the family and friends of Mr.Goldy 
McJohn my sincere condolences on the 
loss of your dear loved one.
Thank you so much for lending us your husband as we enjoyed his music and he 
took time away from his home and family 
to entertain us.
May the words at John 6:44 give you 
comfort at this difficult time.

Goldy...R.I.P...You will be missed!
Prayers to your wife and family!

You're part of the soundtrack of my youth. R.I.P. Goldy.

This is so very wierd another short time member of Steppenwolf also died Tuesday. Tim Carroll died in his sleep. Survived by his son Adam Carroll lead guitarist of War Bringer

Rest in peace, grew up on you guys, you sir,will be missed.
Keith Wright

Thank You John for every thing you have given the music industry..... Having first met you in 1968, I felt fortunate to have known both you and your music......My favorite line from you was "NO Flash Bulbs"" , and we complied ! May God Bless You and those of us, especially Sonja, that You left behind.........Your eternal memory lives on in Your music,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Steppenwolf has become part of my soul from the beginning to today. McJohn and this band has helped me through some tough times and will until I leave this rock. Thanks Goldy.

Very sad loss of a classic rocker. R.I.P.

You were such a real cool dude! The world is going to miss you. Rest in Peace.

Goldy's keyboard work was an integral part of Steppenwolf's signature sound, which stood out in a nonpareil period in music history.  Thank you, Goldy, and Rest In Peace.

I have been a fan of Steppenwolf from the 60's I remember buying one of my first 8 Track tapes of Steppenwolf. "Born To Be Wild", "Easy Rider" and "The Pusher". "Ear Splitting Loud And Boomer" must have been "The Hippo Stomp". Who could forget "The Magic Carpet Ride". I saw Steppenwolf in Ruidoso, New Mexico. I still have my Steppenwolf Guitar Pick and the Scarf that I bought there. We will miss you Goldy McJohn.Thanks for the Music of Steppenwolf  !!!

My sincere condolences to the family of Mr. McJohn. May God comfort you each day. Ps 86:17

saw him play in Scranton Pennsylvania john k was not there but they still were good  R.I.P,

My condolences goes out to his wife Sonja.

Still get a thrill listening to his music. The louder the better.

So sorry to hear about Goldy passing.Thanks for the great music.You R free at last !!!

Hate to see you go, Goldy.  Steppenwolf has always been a great band, but never the same as when you were a member. Thanks so much for sending me birthday wishes last year. I will never forget that. I voted for Steppenwolf's induction into the Rock N Roll Hall of fame over and over again. I believe you all deserved it, and I am sad that you did not live to see that happen. Blessings and strength to your family. RIP

We will miss your music and great laugh, that love of life ! R.I.P

Saw him in the 70's. None better. Rest in peace

So sorry to hear of your loss
May God grant you the peace needed during this time 
My prayers are with you as we all wait until the time when death and pain will be no more

Thank you for taking a moment out of your very busy schedule to wave me down and talk at the HD party in Fife. That was a very special few minutes that I will never forget. Keep on rockin my friend and we will see each other again my friend!

loved there music still listern too old time rock androll sorry for youre lost

Sorry for your loss. I grew up listening to Steppenwolf. Great band! Rest in peace
Goldy.

RIP Goldy Gosh it doesn't seem that long since your big Birthday party at the Hard Rock Seattle It was a fun night.. Thank You for the music, I loved it!  You and your Family are in my thoughts and Prayers....

Mrs. Sonja, I am sorry for your loss. I know you will miss him very much.

I have always loved his music, they were good "cleaning up" songs when I was a little girl and good "just relaxing and hanging out songs" as a grown up.

My prayers are with you always. May he rest in peace.

A great guy... Met Goldy as a teenage audience member at the 1975 NBC "Midnight Special" taping in Burbank California... Godly would talk to us during taping breaks.... We remarked about his "Fro"....he said there were Bugs in it ! We all laughed !!!  Great guy.... Thanks for your spirit, Goldy !

I first met Goldy at wolffest, he was the very funny an friendly an one of the coolest guys I have ever met, I'm a big fan of his , he is going to be missed by all, My prayers an thoughts are with his family . RIP Mr . Goadsby

Goldy, you will live on forever through your music, which is timeless.  As a keyboard player, your classic playing style with the Hammond B-3 and Leslie has probably influenced me more than any other musician - ever!  Rock On Forever... you will be greatly missed.

Hugs
Gonna miss seeing you. 
Rest in Paradise Uncle John ❤❤❤
Hugs and kisses to Grandma and Grandpa too

Dear Sonja, other family members and friends I am sorry for your loss of Goldy.  May the hope that God's word gives us for those we lost in death be comforting, faith building and encouraging to you (John 6:40) ~ Linda, Queens, NY

I got to meet Goldy at Jano's house party. He was a great man so sorry for your loss my prayers and love.

Goldy ...you don't how many rock keyboard players are crying today because you left us....you made that HAMMOND organ growl like a junkyard dog....and you played like no other.....you were the sound of STEPPENWOLF and I am forever greatful that I got to know you on Facebook as a friend and comrade...your funny comments at the Hammond groups made me fall over spitting out my coffee...you.... my friend.... were  a one of a kind player....musician and comrade.....have fun on the streets of gold....I will see you one day and we will jam for the Lord....


My condolences to you and your family. Isaiah25:8

May God Bless your wife Sonja and Family during this time.Goldy thank-you for your music and being a friend just another good spirit in the sky will keeprocking with others as well.stagehand 635

Goldy our time together in 2008 was brief but memorable.  I can see since then that you touched many lives in a positive way and you'll be greatly missed.  Sincere condolences to the family.

Goldy, I can't believe you are gone. God bless your soul and gives Sonja strength.
                 Claudia Vignolo

Goldy, not only was I influenced by your music for over half my life span but your laughter, wellingnesss to give to others and ability to make a quick friend impressed and influenced me even more. Your passing will be felt not only for those of us that had the privilege to meet you but by those that loved your music.

You will be miss my friend and you always were part of the Pack.  You helped start it.

Keith and Mary Stephens

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Goldy McJohn

May 2, 1945 – August 1, 2017

Yarington's/White Center Funeral Home

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