Buck Dharma is a member of Blue Öyster Cult. He performed vocals on “(Don’t Fear) The Reaper” and co-wrote the song. During a 2022 interview with MusicRadar, Dharma explained the meaning of the track.

Blue Oyster Cult guitarist Buck Dharma said the band was forced to start using a cowbell while performing their classic track "(Don't Fear) The Reaper" as a result of Saturday Night Live's famous ...

“ (Don’t Fear) The Reaper is about hope, rather than the finality of death. It’s a song about wishful thinking”: how Blue Oyster Cult’s Agents Of Fortune album became their passport to immortality ...

Ruminating on what would happen if someone died at a young age and was reunited with all their loved ones in the afterlife, Blue Öyster Cult (BÖC) singer and lead guitarist, Buck Dharma (Donald Roeser ...

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 ...

Blue Oyster Cult has released some indelible hits during its 53 years of recording — notably “(Don’t Fear) The Reaper,” “Godzilla” and “Burnin’ For You.” But that’s only part of the band’s story.

Blue Oyster Cult co-founder Albert Bouchard looked back on the unexpected reaction of his then-girlfriend when he first played her a demo of “(Don’t Fear) The Reaper.” Written by lead guitarist Buck ...

Marnie Stern is preparing for her comeback with her aptly titled album The Comeback Kid arriving next month on Joyful Noise. That label is celebrating the spooky holiday season with the Joyful Noise ...

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 ...

Legendary rock band Blue Oyster Cult will bring its signature sound to Lima on Saturday. Photo courtesy of blueoystercult.com LIMA — It would be hard to plan a concert more suited for the Halloween ...