Blue Öyster Cult

Blue Öyster Cult is a psychedelic rock band that formed in Long Island, New York in 1971.[1] They have many well-known songs like (Don't Fear) The Reaper, and Burnin' For You.

Blue Öyster Cult
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Blue Öyster Cult in Edmonton in 2012
Background information
OriginLong Island, New York, United States
GenresHard rock, psychedelic rock, heavy metal
Years active1971–present
LabelsColumbia, CMC
Websitewww.blueoystercult.com
MembersDonald "Buck Dharma" Roeser
Eric Bloom
Jules Radino
Richie Castellano
Rudy Sarzo
Past membersSee: Former members

The group's best known songs are probably: The 1976 single "(Don't Fear) The Reaper" from the album Agents of Fortune (featured in the movie Halloween, and in the TV movie The Stand based on Stephen King's novel of the same name, and in the credits of Peter Jackson's 1996 movie The Frighteners) and the 1981 single "Burnin' for You" from the album Fire of Unknown Origin and "Godzilla" (1977).

Lineup

Current members

The current members of the band are:

Original members

The original lineup of the band was:

Former Members

The former members of the band are as follows:

Bass

Drums

Keyboards

Discography

Blue Öyster Cult Media

References

  1. "Official website". Retrieved January 22, 2012.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 "Official website (2)". Retrieved January 22, 2012.