Blue Öyster Cult has been my favorite rock band since the early eighties, however I do recall listening to them as a child. Yes we all know Dont Fear the Reaper, but the song that made me a true believer was Black Blade, based on the Elric saga by sci fi/ fantasy author Michael Moorcock.

After that it was all downhill. From Astronomy to When the War Comes... everything they put out is musically harmonic and makes a person think, hence the "thinking mans band" mantra. There are so many songs that have influenced my career path as a movie director.

Long live BÖC.

Best heavy metal band ever. Bar none. They play more MUSIC than most.

a hand full of great classic rock tunes. more cow bell please!

more cowbell

more cowbell!

I LOVE Dont Fear the Reaper. It is my fav song of the 70s and I also enjoy Burning for You. That said this band doesn't have enough backing them after those two hits to really warrant an inclusion, especially when Alice Cooper and Yes are still waiting to get in!

Best heavy metal group ever. Bar none.

Ive been rocking with BOC for over 36 years. The best heavy metal biker band on the planet earth, mars and several others that cant be spelled!

i have just been to see BOC for the 32 and33 time they are still the best.long live BOC

They would've gotten in if they would have used more cowbell!!!!

Workmanlike hard rock heroes who only stand out from the pack for the exceptional cowbell work on a few songs.

Seen em several times and always put on an awesome show. Buck Dharma was and is one of the most underrated guitarists in the world that goes for the rest of the band, great lyrics, great musicianship. Their 1st 3 albums were ahead of their time and they weren't even their biggest sellers.

Raw Energy, intelligent lyrics, great musicians, Hear their first albums and all their live sets. They are killer.

I have seen them 13 times or more, never have been disapointed. Hands down the very best live band I have ever seen, and I have been to alot of shows. they kick ass and take names later!!! Buck is a girls wet dream....I love the night also.

The thinking-man's heavy-metal group. If BOC didn't set the standard for heavy metal, it raised the bar in terms of refined, yet torrid guitar playing, lyrics and willingness to play anywhere at any time. "On tour forever" and still a great draw.

great

A True Rock and Roll Band. Great lyrics, great riffs and great music. Still rocking like hell! Hear their first Albums, they are pure Gold!

boc has performed rock and roll as a band for 34 years and till can rock with the best of the them. I put their top 3 classic songs on classic rock aganist many other bands top 3 songs. boc never intended to be a top 40 band. they just wanted to create their brand of music and did win quite a few loyal fans along the way. they have many classic songs that nobody has heard of except their loyal fans. they really deserve to be in the hall of fame

Every time I hear "Don't Fear the Reaper" - all I can think about is Will Ferril playing the cowbell as a member of BOC in a SNL scit - and all I can hear is how loud that cowbell is.

Like most people know...Their 1st 4 albums are like nothing else in rock history. These guys are a lot more influential and original than most people realize. I can't think of any band before them that started laser shows, triple drum solos, or 5 guitars. Plus they have one of the coolest band logos ever. Reaper, Zilla, Burnin' for you, Astronomy, Veteran of the psycic wars, and a billion other great songs and albums along with longevity should get them in someday.

First 4 or 5 albums are, literally, from another dimension. Those who do not know the Secrets of the Quicklime Girl or have not been to the Valley of the Telescopes will be none the wiser. The soft doctrines of Imaginos foretell that they will be inducted into the Baron Von Frankenstein Hall of Cosmic Transendence just about the time that Nazi morons such as Axl Rose get inducted into the R&R HOF. Thank You. I feel better now.

Truly a monster band. Are they too much of a cult group to generate the widespread support required for the Hall? John Deere Co. would be wise and could move a lot of tractors if BOC could license Don't Fear The Reaper to them. Hell,I might buy one and I don't even have a plow yet. After all,look what Aerosmith is doing for GM?

I have been listening to BOC for over 30 years. their first 3 albums are timeless and Secret Treaties is a masterpiece. Their live performances are legendary. Great music (five guitars), lasers, mirror balls, fog, and Godzilla. Why aren't they in the R&R Hall of Fame.

Unique LASTING sound. Still popular after years unlike the POP bands & other 1 hit wonders out there

I've gota afever, and the only remedy is more cowbell baby... need I say more???

Actually, I like BOC. Everything I've heard I thought was pretty cool. They're kind of like the Frank Zappa of heavy metal. Their music is very intelligent. In most cases it's above their audience.

Don't fear the reaper is a strong and emotional song. They should be inducteed for that powerful classic rock tune.

The greatest American hard rock band of all time should be in the hall!

the most underrated hard rock band EVER- Buck dharma is among the greatest guitarists and their intelligent songwriting and legendary live act was the best- they are still touring and sounding great