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There May Not Even Be Any Cowbell In Blue Öyster Cult’s ‘Don’t Fear The Reaper,’ Despite The Iconic ‘SNL’ Sketch

When it comes to the most famous use of a cowbell as a musical instrument, ever since the iconic “More Cowbell” sketch on Saturday Night Live, there’s really only one answer: Blue Öyster Cult’s “Don’t ...
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If You Hear This Song in a Horror Movie, It’s Time To Run

The grim reaper holding the Blue Oyster Cult album Agents of Fortune in its skeletal hands. Image by Zanda Rice There's nothing better in a good horror movie than a terrifying score to go with it. Can ...
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'(Don't Fear) The Reaper' musicians reflect on 'More Cowbell,' debunk myths: 'I don't think it's a cowbell'

Will Ferrell in the 'More Cowbell' sketch on 'Saturday Night Live'; Eric Bloom of Blue Oyster Cult ...
American Songwriter

Former Blue Öyster Cult Bassist John Bouchard Recalls Hearing “(Don’t Fear) The Reaper” for the First Time

Blue Öyster Cult is an iconic American rock band that has been making music since the late 1960s. Over the years, the band has released 16 studio albums with their latest, Ghost Stories, hitting ...
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Blue Öyster Cult Address Donald Trump’s “Don’t Fear The Reaper” AI Parody About Budget Director

The US government is entering its second week of a shutdown. In response, naturally, President Donald Trump has been posting some wild AI-generated videos mocking Democrats. One particularly absurd ...