Career
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 Maine", while still in high school. He also played on Janis Joplin"s album I Got Democratic Ol" Kozmic Blues Again Mama! Monarch performs with other 1960s and 1970s rockers in the supergroup World Classic Rockers.