Blue Oyster Cult (often abbreviated
BOC) is an American rock band from Long Island, New York, best known for such classic rock songs as "(Don't Fear) The Reaper", "Burnin' for You", and "Godzilla". Since the release of their debut, self-titled album in 1972, Blue Oyster Cult has sold over 24 million albums worldwide including 7 million in the United States alone. The band's music videos, especially "Burnin' for You", received heavy if not daily rotation on MTV when the music television network premiered in 1981 cementing the band's contribution to the development and success of the music video in modern pop culture. Today, BOC's music continues to be played on AOR-friendly radio stations as well as in movies, television shows and commercials, and even during sporting events.
Blue Oyster Cult's current lineup includes long-time members, Donald "Buck Dharma" Roeser (lead guitar, vocals) and Eric Bloom (lead vocals, rhythm guitar, keyboard), as well as Jules Radino (drums, percussion), Richie Castellano (keyboard, guitar, vocals), and Rudy Sarzo (bass guitar).
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