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Mars Bonfire is coming in from the wild to return to his hometown of Oshawa on Sunday, September 15.

Mars Bonfire (born Dennis McCrohan) wrote the rock mega-hit ‘Born to be Wild’ which introduced the term heavy metal to the world at large, as well as...

Mars Bonfire is coming in from the wild to return to his hometown of Oshawa on Sunday, September 15.

Mars Bonfire (born Dennis McCrohan) wrote the rock mega-hit ‘Born to be Wild’ which introduced the term heavy metal to the world at large, as well as the band Steppenwolf, which had its roots in Toronto's Yorkville scene of the 60's. 

For much of the past few decades, the 80 year old Mars Bonfire has been travelling the wilderness of America not as one might suspect on a motorbike, but on foot. He is an accomplished hiker, but he will be in situ at the new Bond St. Event Centre in downtown Oshawa for a special public meet and greet as well as a tribute event. 

Three bands will perform covering the psychedelic sounds and songs Mars Bonfire is associated with. This is a ticketed event offering an opportunity for fans to meet, take pictures, and get items signed by the man who penned the rock n' roll anthem of the road.

This is a ticketed event: Tickets are General Admission: $10 plus service fee and tax in advance or $20 at the door.

The documentary is being produced by Paul Koidis in association with Rogers and PBS/WNED.

Last year, as part of the city’s inaugural Convergence Art and Music Festival, Koidis initiated Steppenwolf Day in Oshawa, and during a zoom call on the day, Mars Bonfire said he would return to Oshawa soon. A man of his word as well as the world. 

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