Blue Öyster Cult

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Formed:
1967, over 45 years ago.
Names:
Alternative names: BOC & BÖC.
Snapshot:
A Group with 62 releases, and credited once on others' music. 20 members.

Biography

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In a career that spans 40 years and more than 25 albums Blue Öyster Cult (BÖC) has been recognised as a pioneer in the heavy metal genre for their use of sci-fi/occult imagery. They have sold over 14 million albums worldwide but are best known for their 1974 release Secret Treaties and the follow-up in 1976, Agents of Fortune. BÖC's best known singles are the acclaimed hit "(Don't Fear) The Reaper" from Agents of Fortune, from their 1977 album Spectres "Godzilla" and "Burnin' for You" from their 1981 album Fire of Unknown Origin. Over the years the band has had more than 20 members but the current line-up is Eric Bloom (lead vocals, guitar), Buck Dharama (lead guitar), Richie Castellano (keyboards), Rudy Sarzo (bass) and Jules Radino (drums), of those only Bloom and Dharma have been with the band since its inception.

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Genres

Album-Oriented Rock (AOR), Arena Rock, Heavy Metal,
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Discography

63 releases – 62 under their own name and 1 credit on others' music Edit
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Members

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Buck Dharma

Buck Dharma

current member
  • lead guitar, vocals:
    • 1971-
Eric Bloom

Eric Bloom

current member
  • lead singer, guitar:
    • 1971-

Jules Radino

current member
  • drums:
    • 2004-

Richie Castellano

current member
  • rhythm guitar, keyboard, bass guitar:
    • 2004-
Rudy Sarzo

Rudy Sarzo

current member
  • bass guitar:
    • 2008-
Allen Lanier

Allen Lanier

  • rhythm guitar, keyboard, bass guitar:
    • 1971-1985,
    • 1987-2007

Danny Miranda

  • bass guitar, keyboard:
    • 1995-2004

Bob Rondinelli

  • drums:
    • 1997-2004

John O'Reilly

  • drums:
    • 1995-1996

Jon Rogers

  • bass guitar:
    • 1986-1995

Chuck Burgi

  • drums:
    • 1991-1992,
    • 1992-1995

John Miceli

  • drums:
    • 1992,
    • 1995

Greg Smith

  • bass guitar:
    • 1995

Ron Riddle

  • drums:
    • 1987-1991
Joe Bouchard

Joe Bouchard

  • bass guitar, vocals:
    • 1971-1986

Jimmy Wilcox

  • drums:
    • 1985-1986

Tommy Zvorchek

  • keyboard:
    • 1985-1986

Rick Downey

  • drums:
    • 1981-1985

Thommy Price

  • drums:
    • 1985
Albert Bouchard

Albert Bouchard

  • drums, guitar, vocals:
    • 1971-1981

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Trivia

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  • BOC used to play gigs at small venues at times of lesser popularity under the "secret-underground" name: "Soft White Underbelly", whose performances, although advertised on local radio stations under that name, would not be revealed as REALLY being: THE Blue Oyster Cult! Those in the know could catch performances by the "big name band" at small venues, up close.

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