When Steppenwolf thundered into Amarillo in 1970, they brought more than a setlist they brought the sound of a cultural shift. Fresh off the explosive success of “Born to Be Wild” and “Magic Carpet Ride,” the band was riding a wave of hard-edged rock that perfectly matched the spirit of the times. Their gritty vocals, blazing guitar riffs, and pounding rhythms filled the Texas air, turning the venue into a sea of long hair, raised fists, and pure adrenaline. In a year marked by change and intensity across the country, Steppenwolf’s music felt like both an escape and a battle cry. For Amarillo, it was one of those nights people would talk about for years when the amps were loud, the crowd was electric, and rock ‘n’ roll felt limitless under the wide West Texas sky…