Steve Farmer | |
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Born | Detroit, Michigan, U.S. | December 31, 1948
Died | April 7, 2020 Redford, Michigan, U.S. | (aged 71)
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Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, lyricist, musician, teacher |
Instrument(s) | Guitar, vocals |
Years active | 1967–2020 |
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Formerly of | The Amboy Dukes |
Steven Orville Farmer (December 31, 1948 – April 7, 2020) was an American guitarist, composer and lyricist, best known for his composition with Ted Nugent in 1968, "Journey to the Center of the Mind", performed by their group The Amboy Dukes. Farmer wrote the lyrics to the hit song, which peaked at #16 in the charts. He also co-wrote with Nugent, or self composed, 22 compositions on the first three albums by The Amboy Dukes.