Blue Öyster Cult Quotes

United States,
1967

Blue Öyster Cult (often abbreviated BÖC or BOC) is an American rock band formed on Long Island, New York in 1967, perhaps best known for the singles "(Don't Fear) The Reaper", "Burnin' for You", and "Godzilla.” Blue Öyster Cult has sold more than 24 million records worldwide, including 7 million in the United States alone. The band's music videos, especially "Burnin' for You," received heavy 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 popular culture.

It's unlikely. It's too 'inside.' There would be about 100 people who would be thrilled, but we have to think of the bigger picture.

Eric Bloom Blue Öyster Cult
- People
- Bigger
Some of the songs I have completely forgotten about. It's a lot of fun to go and revisit them.

Eric Bloom Blue Öyster Cult
- Fun
- Songs
- Forgotten

Buck Dharma
Quarantine
United States
Music
Life
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STAND has been one of the most active groups on campus.

Eric Bloom Blue Öyster Cult
- Stand
- Groups
- Active
I enjoy playing and singing as much today as I ever did. I don’t have to work, but I do it because it’s rewarding personally. I could live if I couldn’t do it anymore, but I truly enjoy it, and will do it for another couple years at least.

Buck Dharma Blue Öyster Cult
- Singing
- Enjoy
- Playing
I think a lot of bands these days expect instant success without putting the work into it. MTV and the like allows bands to be seen by millions without having to treck across the world, and while it has it’s place, I don’t think you can replace the experience you get by playing live.

Buck Dharma Blue Öyster Cult
It’s a shame really because if a band or an artist doesn’t have a hit straight away the label will drop them and go and look for another act, so you don’t get bands developing in the same way as we did.

Buck Dharma Blue Öyster Cult
- Artist
- Hit
- Developing
All our collaborations and touring have been rewarding. I’m open to collaborating with anybody, perhaps some of the younger artists, although I don’t actively pursue such cooperation.

Buck Dharma Blue Öyster Cult
We are currently touring with less special effects and props, focusing primarily on the music and the musical performance. It’s essentially what it’s all about, and I enjoy concentrating on that aspect of our musical catalogue.

Buck Dharma Blue Öyster Cult