Nick St. Nicholas

Nick St. Nicholas (born Klaus Karl Kassbaum September 28, 1943) is a bassist, and is best known for his membership in Steppenwolf from 1968 to 1970, and then again from 1976 to 1980.

Nick was born in Plön, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. After World War II, his family moved to Toronto and became Canadian citizens. His sister Maren joined the Canadian Ballet Company & Conservatory of Music as pianist. He also has a younger brother, Gary who went into the Merchant Marine.

Read more about Nick St. Nicholas:  Early Career, Steppenwolf, Post-Steppenwolf, World Classic Rockers, Studio Albums, Live Albums, Compilations, Singles

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