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ItemImageBlue Öyster Cult was the thinking man's heavy metal group. Put together on a college campus by a couple of rock critics, it maintained a close relationship with a series of literary figures (often in the fields of science fiction and horror), including Eric Von Lustbader, Patti Smith, Michael Moorcock, and Stephen King, while turning out some of the more listenable metal music of the early and mid-'70s. The band that became Blue Öyster Cult was organized in 1967 at Stony Brook College on Long Island by ... Read More... at allmusic.com

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Jerryspringer (0)
10/02/2008
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!

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jcbiscuts (0)
05/15/2008
i have just been to see BOC for the 32 and33 time they are still the best.long live BOC

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chrismin2003 (0)
03/13/2008
They would've gotten in if they would have used more cowbell!!!!

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FranksWildYears (58)
01/28/2008
Workmanlike hard rock heroes who only stand out from the pack for the exceptional cowbell work on a few songs.

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navinj (0)
12/21/2007
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.

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emiliofm (0)
10/19/2007
Raw Energy, intelligent lyrics, great musicians, Hear their first albums and all their live sets. They are killer.

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paulie44107 (0)
06/21/2007
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.

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redfootball (0)
05/03/2007
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.

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goofyfoot (0)
12/05/2006
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!

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lewboc (0)
06/25/2006
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

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evan_s (0)
02/21/2006
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.

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Cletus Cuff (0)
12/16/2005
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.

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cpdaddy (0)
11/09/2005
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.

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liferspreng (0)
11/01/2005
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?

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MustardJeff (0)
09/27/2005
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.

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semutant (0)
08/29/2005
Unique LASTING sound. Still popular after years unlike the POP bands & other 1 hit wonders out there

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dwskynyrd13 (0)
08/17/2005
I've gota afever, and the only remedy is more cowbell baby... need I say more???

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kingguiness (13)
07/14/2005
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.

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journey2006 (0)
05/06/2005
Don't fear the reaper is a strong and emotional song. They should be inducteed for that powerful classic rock tune.

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RobReich (0)
04/14/2005
The greatest American hard rock band of all time should be in the hall!

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gpt (0)
03/15/2005
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

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