Just seen them this week in the UK & 50 years after their first shows as Soft White Underbelly in 1967 they were still fantastic. Played for 2 hours mixing the sohgs around on the hoof & it was marvellous. The newer band members are top musicians & Buck had the audience in the palm of his hand all night. Everyone left smiling.
Yes they are still a fabulous live band. There is a lot of footage on here of the great UK shows from June played to large audiences. The band was Eric, Buck, Richie Castellano, Jules Radino & Danny Miranda (on Bass). Did Kasim come back for the Cleveland show or was it still Danny ?? Thanks.
Had dinner with BOC in 2003. Blaine, WA. They were playing at the old Dakota Creek Roadhouse up there and we wound up walking into the same Mexican Restaurant they were dining in before the show. I saw them as soon as I walked in. I did not bother them. They looked tired and were eating so, I felt it would've been rude. Me and my buddy sat at another table and I made eye contact with Eric. I flashed him the metal horns and he smiled. Then got up and walked right over to our table and says" You going to the show?" We said yes and he invited us to their table. Totally blown away. As we got to the table, all of them stood up to greet us. Allen even gave us hugs. Buck had a mouth full of food and kept sayin "sit down and eat, sit down and eat" LOL. What friendly guys. I felt bad cos I didn't really know their newer drummer or bass player at the time but they made themselves known and were fucking awesome guys. After a few jokes and drinks, I asked Buck if "Last Days" was a true story and he said yes but their were so many details left out. Then the bomb dropped. Eric picked up on my accent and asked if I was from the east coast. I said "born and bred in Jersey" and they started breakin my balls and yelling and someone even threw chips at me, LOL. I know it was Eric, he pulled it off great while sitting there, smirkin at me. They paid for everything. All the food and drinks. Eternally grateful. Me and my buddy Brad felt so honored. We followed their vans to the venue. Helped 'em unload. They had roadies but pretty much unloaded their own stuff. Buck said he rarely lets others carry his guitars but I got to take two from him, inside. They kicked major ass for almost 2 solid hours. They even dedicated ME262 to me, cos I begged Eric to do so. LOL, he kept sayin "No way, man! Can't do it" LOLOL....the fucker actually dedicated it to me. Felt like a God. Allen was quite talkative through the evening, even during the set. May he rest in peace. It's a memory I'll take to the grave and beyond. Forever on my feet or on my knees for the mighty BOC.
Allen was really fun to talk with as a fan. Really enthusiastic. Damn those Cigarettes to Hell. They took him and they’re taking me. On a positive note, Richie is doing him very proud. The new Album is insanely good. I have seen them 46 times so far. I hope to live long enough to see them perform it.
Blue Oyster Cult came to a bar in Lubbock Tx and played their first 3 albums plus reaper. I paid 10 bucks to sit at a table 20 ft away. I thought it was a joke or a tribute band, but went anyway. IT was THEM!!!! all of them. THey played 3 of my favorite albums of all time. I loved it and them. I think it was early 90's. Couldn't believe I got to see them like that.
Awesome! I saw them at a small club in San Francisco. They were billed under their previous name Soft White Underbelly so only true fans would recognize it. It was a great show and we too sat very close to the stage.
I lost count after 35 times I have seen them. They are truly one of the best bands out there. After every show I say the same thing. They never disappoint.
Best part is at 3:53 when Allen's and Joe's names appear on screen and they spell Joe's name Buschard. Night Flight really had their act together. "What's this guy's last name???"...... "Oh, OK" ....... "B-U-S-C-H-A-R-D". Perfect!
The band never sounded right with Downey on drums, Alberts drumming, vocals and lyricism helped make them unique. Their current drummer is pretty good, but Albert will always be the best.
@@UltraKlutzJeff I'm just seeing this comment now. Obviously, I know he made the choice to vote Albert out, which was the point of the original post. I was looking at it from a point of him questioning that decision.
@@Skycladatdusk78 I'll have to listen to the new stuff more once I get the CD, but I just don't see him being anywhere near Albert's level. Al had the technique of Peart, but I always felt he was much better at creating an atmosphere with the drums that fit with the theme of the song. He's like a lead guitarist on drums.
best thing ever, because you know... this is someone else speaking than Buck or Eric.... so this makes it perfect. these guys wrote the best songs in BÖC, and I just love this....
Great interview with a couple of very down-to-earth guys. The classic rock station in my area plays exactly two of their songs. With their catalog of great music they get only two tunes played? Is it like that on all the rock stations out there? What a fucking travesty, Oh, and hats off to Jeff Nicholson for spelling Joe Bouchard's last name correctly.
@@UltraKlutzJeff On AM radio? That IS a shock. Back in 1986 when the station I mentioned hit the airwaves, they also played "Dancing in the Ruins" (which was charting at the time) and "Godzilla". So, four songs back then. Still a drop in the bucket considering all the great tunes the have recorded.
Another reason bands do live albums is, really, back in those days, it gave you a little xtra time before you have to worry about having enough music for the next studio album.
The song "Fire of Unknown Origin" is based on a Patti Smith poem about losing Jim Morrison, another Doors connection to that period. Listen to Maserati GT on On Your Feet or On Your knees. The opening riff is taken right from LA Woman. The Doors figured prominently as an influence on BOC.
When all five band members were together, this band was great. No coincidence after Fire of Unknown Origin, the band went to shit. Al and Joe were vital parts of this band.
I had the pleasure of seeing all five when Albert came back for two weeks in 1985. A real treat in a smaller Redding, CA venue (7th row) than the arena days. It was mostly great older stuff. They did preview three songs from forthcoming Club Ninja which were not inspiring. Allen left right after this little CA tour and did not record on Club Ninja, so that was last chance for the five. Anyone have video of that tour?
“Went to shit” is harsh. Lost noticeable songwriting contributors, and diluted the overall identity of the band, yes. They are still great live and have made some fine songs post Bouchard.
@@steverogers2603 I take that back. It IS harsh; but they didn't have that chemistry without the Bouchard Bros. Revolution By Night is almost as bad as Club Ninja.
Found this again. Changed my mind. Don’t think it was Bob Colburn doing the interview . Much more mellow and then mentions working on east coast radio in ‘81.
For those who like BOC, I would love your opinions on our new songs, it's free and only takes 3 minutes. By the way, we are followed by the great Mister Joe Bouchard (for those who don't know who he is, he is just the first bass player and original members of BOC mark 1 and have written some of their greatests songs) : soundcloud.com/olivier-pastorino/01-its-tricky-album-love-and-lust-1
BOC are psychedelic acid hard rock. If you take acid and listen to the BOC you will find out about Les Invisibles and Imaginos, the black mirror and the Light that Never Warms. Desdinova- The Eternal Light and Sirius, my dog, fixed and consequent.The Stairway to the stars is through a workshop of Telescopes. Wings wetted down: Take flight black horseman!
Their words had too much sci-fi in them the perception was that they were a hard rock psychedelic band but they seem more like a college rock or progressive rock band of the 1970s or 1980s. the perception of them did not match the sound they actually had
Love boc...but when Albert left some of the soul left...the originals are the band, after you start losing original members they're just a cover band... yawn
What are you a highschool girl? Who focuses on the hair of musicians? It had fuck all to do with their credibility. Fashion changes with the times, a lot more musicians have tattoos nowadays, does that make them more or less credible? Such a weird and strange thing to say.
R.I.P Allen Lanier. He definitely was the secret weapon of the band, no doubt about it.
Absolute truth ❤️
😪
Sure was !! ..👍
@Stacy Gorham yes absolutely Fantastic presence. He is missed.
The only clean shaved guy in the band
Man Allen Lanier was inherently so cool. What talent he was! Rip
Seen BOC six times since 1972 and NEVER a bad show. Truly one of the best bands ever.
Just seen them this week in the UK & 50 years after their first shows as Soft White Underbelly in 1967 they were still fantastic. Played for 2 hours mixing the sohgs around on the hoof & it was marvellous. The newer band members are top musicians & Buck had the audience in the palm of his hand all night. Everyone left smiling.
Yes they are still a fabulous live band. There is a lot of footage on here of the great UK shows from June played to large audiences.
The band was Eric, Buck, Richie Castellano, Jules Radino & Danny Miranda (on Bass). Did Kasim come back for the Cleveland show or was it still Danny ?? Thanks.
BÖC forever. After 40 years since i first heard them I'm not tired of their music. That's amazing!
@@stevenwilkinson1265 Kasim still with them. I used to see him with Utopia/Todd Rundgren. BOC with Kasim are killer. Seen them since the 70's.
Had dinner with BOC in 2003. Blaine, WA. They were playing at the old Dakota Creek Roadhouse up there and we wound up walking into the same Mexican Restaurant they were dining in before the show.
I saw them as soon as I walked in. I did not bother them. They looked tired and were eating so, I felt it would've been rude.
Me and my buddy sat at another table and I made eye contact with Eric. I flashed him the metal horns and he smiled. Then got up and walked right over to our table and says" You going to the show?" We said yes and he invited us to their table. Totally blown away. As we got to the table, all of them stood up to greet us. Allen even gave us hugs. Buck had a mouth full of food and kept sayin "sit down and eat, sit down and eat" LOL.
What friendly guys. I felt bad cos I didn't really know their newer drummer or bass player at the time but they made themselves known and were fucking awesome guys.
After a few jokes and drinks, I asked Buck if "Last Days" was a true story and he said yes but their were so many details left out.
Then the bomb dropped. Eric picked up on my accent and asked if I was from the east coast. I said "born and bred in Jersey" and they started breakin my balls and yelling and someone even threw chips at me, LOL. I know it was Eric, he pulled it off great while sitting there, smirkin at me.
They paid for everything. All the food and drinks. Eternally grateful. Me and my buddy Brad felt so honored.
We followed their vans to the venue. Helped 'em unload. They had roadies but pretty much unloaded their own stuff. Buck said he rarely lets others carry his guitars but I got to take two from him, inside.
They kicked major ass for almost 2 solid hours. They even dedicated ME262 to me, cos I begged Eric to do so. LOL, he kept sayin "No way, man! Can't do it" LOLOL....the fucker actually dedicated it to me. Felt like a God.
Allen was quite talkative through the evening, even during the set. May he rest in peace.
It's a memory I'll take to the grave and beyond.
Forever on my feet or on my knees for the mighty BOC.
Awesome share, thank you!
@@UltraKlutzJeff Most welcome, man!
That is awesome!🤘God bless those guys.
Allen was really fun to talk with as a fan. Really enthusiastic. Damn those Cigarettes to Hell. They took him and they’re taking me.
On a positive note, Richie is doing him very proud. The new Album is insanely good. I have seen them 46 times so far. I hope to live
long enough to see them perform it.
Stop drinking bacon, ya daft bastard. :) J/K
Blue Oyster Cult came to a bar in Lubbock Tx and played their first 3 albums plus reaper. I paid 10 bucks to sit at a table 20 ft away. I thought it was a joke or a tribute band, but went anyway. IT was THEM!!!! all of them. THey played 3 of my favorite albums of all time. I loved it and them. I think it was early 90's. Couldn't believe I got to see them like that.
What an incredible Band
Blue Oyster Cult
No one comes close
Met buck b4 shows twice. Friendly guy. Saw 'em live about 40 times!
Awesome! I saw them at a small club in San Francisco. They were billed under their previous name Soft White Underbelly so only true fans would recognize it. It was a great show and we too sat very close to the stage.
Man, I'm jealous. I love all of it but those first three albums just hit different. They're kind of haunting.
YEP... AND WE OPENED FOR THEM!!!! GREAT NIGHT.
I loved Night Flight. Best show to crash to on Saturday night!
I remember Allen played one hell of a guitar 🎸 solo at a show I've seen in Mississippi around 2003 at a casino great show overall for sure R.I.P
Then Came the Last Days of May he played an awesome solo.
He was a better keyboardist
I lost count after 35 times I have seen them. They are truly one of the best bands out there. After every show I say the same thing. They never disappoint.
Buck Dharma is the Jeff Beck of hard rock.
I'm over 150.
Allen and Joe are amazing. I miss Allen so much. You can see where Joe is in sorrow without his brother...m
Best part is at 3:53 when Allen's and Joe's names appear on screen and they spell Joe's name Buschard. Night Flight really had their act together. "What's this guy's last name???"...... "Oh, OK" ....... "B-U-S-C-H-A-R-D". Perfect!
THESE ARE MY TWO FAVORITE MEMBERS OF BLUE OYSTER CULT!!!!
Great stuff! Back in the day when band interviews were worth watching.
"A possible new album, it's been a while... 1981 was the last studio record."
~1982
Seen the BOC so many times. Amazing. The NEVER suck!
When Joe mentions Rick Downey, he seems to be thinking to himself "did I really just take part in kicking my brother out?".
It surely weighed on his mind then, and yes he did take part in the democracy decision of BOC in 1982 to let Albert go.
The band never sounded right with Downey on drums, Alberts drumming, vocals and lyricism helped make them unique. Their current drummer is pretty good, but Albert will always be the best.
@@UltraKlutzJeff I'm just seeing this comment now. Obviously, I know he made the choice to vote Albert out, which was the point of the original post. I was looking at it from a point of him questioning that decision.
@@Skycladatdusk78 I'll have to listen to the new stuff more once I get the CD, but I just don't see him being anywhere near Albert's level. Al had the technique of Peart, but I always felt he was much better at creating an atmosphere with the drums that fit with the theme of the song. He's like a lead guitarist on drums.
@@sunjester8254 Check online for an interview he did with a lass named Mary Spender. Very genuine guy, for sure.
Play this and I am going to put this up for a bit, my mind is full Overwhelmed. I can only Imagine how Mom and the Kids Feel.
best thing ever, because you know... this is someone else speaking than Buck or Eric.... so this makes it perfect. these guys wrote the best songs in BÖC, and I just love this....
Allen Lanier for some reason reminds me of Christopher Lloyd,met him and he was a very down to earth cool dude.
Had a colleague whose cousin would go fishing with him out of Long Island.
whats weird is my dads name is Allan Lanier and i have uncles with the surname bouchard.
Great find!
Great interview with a couple of very down-to-earth guys. The classic rock station in my area plays exactly two of their songs. With their catalog of great music they get only two tunes played? Is it like that on all the rock stations out there? What a fucking travesty,
Oh, and hats off to Jeff Nicholson for spelling Joe Bouchard's last name correctly.
Let me guess, they only played Reaper and Burnin' For You. I heard Stairway to the Stars on AM radio back in 1979. That was a shocker!
That's why I never listen to music on the radio!!
@@UltraKlutzJeff On AM radio? That IS a shock. Back in 1986 when the station I mentioned hit the airwaves, they also played "Dancing in the Ruins" (which was charting at the time) and "Godzilla". So, four songs back then. Still a drop in the bucket considering all the great tunes the have recorded.
Another reason bands do live albums is, really, back in those days, it gave you a little xtra time before you have to worry about having enough music for the next studio album.
This is amazing
great interview
SO DOWN TO EARTH 🌎🌎🌎🌎🌎🌎🌍🌍🌍 🌎🌎🌎🌎🌎🌍🌍🌍🌍🌍🌍🌍!!!!!!!!!!!
RIP MY FRIEND!!!!!!
Cigarettes did him in
BÖC history says this interview was made on monday 10th of January 1983.
The song "Fire of Unknown Origin" is based on a Patti Smith poem about losing Jim Morrison, another Doors connection to that period. Listen to Maserati GT on On Your Feet or On Your knees. The opening riff is taken right from LA Woman. The Doors figured prominently as an influence on BOC.
Chris Manzi Yeah, listen to BOC's Marshall Plan, haha.
BOC sitting-talking about the Doors. There are a few of my Favorite Things....
When all five band members were together, this band was great. No coincidence after Fire of Unknown Origin, the band went to shit. Al and Joe were vital parts of this band.
I had the pleasure of seeing all five when Albert came back for two weeks in 1985. A real treat in a smaller Redding, CA venue (7th row) than the arena days. It was mostly great older stuff. They did preview three songs from forthcoming Club Ninja which were not inspiring. Allen left right after this little CA tour and did not record on Club Ninja, so that was last chance for the five. Anyone have video of that tour?
“Went to shit” is harsh. Lost noticeable songwriting contributors, and diluted the overall identity of the band, yes. They are still great live and have made some fine songs post Bouchard.
Well I'm not sure what happened but I remember several good albums post Al... but then he was a great drummer and songwriter
Joe lives in my hometown and teaches school and has local band called 'the treetop orchestra'.
@@steverogers2603 I take that back. It IS harsh; but they didn't have that chemistry without the Bouchard Bros. Revolution By Night is almost as bad as Club Ninja.
Joe's somber facial expression when they mention "the new drummer" says it all. You know he was missing his bro.
Night flight was the numb I lost a tape I had of my break dances shit they played back in the 80’s
Ya think they'd spell their guests name correctly, (Bouchard).
Oh Joe, you're still gorgeous.
Isn't Joe tho! Such a sexy man! Still got that something, Joe's always been my fave!🎶🎸💞🥰
"It's been a while"... they just released an album the previous year.
Totally sounds like Bob Coburn conducting the interview!
I believe it is him. BOC has been his show many times. Nightline was his show.
Found this again. Changed my mind. Don’t think it was Bob Colburn doing the interview . Much more mellow and then mentions working on east coast radio in ‘81.
They misspelled Allen & Joe's name. Maybe that's where the thumb's down comes from. Or from Allen's smoking? Anyway, THANKS For posting!!!!!
good grief.. spelling!!!! what if BUCK was there.. would it say buc dRAMA??? SHEEZH
Doenold Bok Dramah Rousor ? ;-)
I love BOC
Isn't it Bouchard??
They misspelled Joe's name. Smooth move, Ex-Lax!
Joan Crawford is a great number.
It's not.
Who sang true confessions on agents of fortune?
That was Allen. His only lead vocal contribution. I wish he did a couple more over the career.
@@UltraKlutzJeff Well, it was an excellent contribution.
I like how they mispelled bothh namez . Lol
For those who like BOC, I would love your opinions on our new songs,
it's free and only takes 3 minutes. By the way, we are followed by the
great Mister Joe Bouchard (for those who don't know who he is, he is
just the first bass player and original members of BOC mark 1 and have
written some of their greatests songs) :
soundcloud.com/olivier-pastorino/01-its-tricky-album-love-and-lust-1
I liked it. Good luck!
@@dragonhawkk Great thank you for your feedback. Very nice fo you. Have a great day
@@dragonhawkk Thanks and now the video of this song is out here ua-cam.com/video/Pu_p1wbaCa8/v-deo.html
Allen, constantly smoking. It cost him dearly in the end. God I hate cigarettes.
They misspelled Bouchard.
And I misspelled Allen. Sorry Allen, RIP. I fixed it.
Lol,will Night Flight play the Joan Crawford video,no one else will. Look at the crap music videos they play today on video channels.
Be nice to spell Joe's name right. #Bouchard
Joe Buschard??
Did Joe really get fired for walking off after a show in London?
BOC are psychedelic acid hard rock. If you take acid and listen to the BOC you will find out about Les Invisibles and Imaginos, the black mirror and the Light that Never Warms. Desdinova- The Eternal Light and Sirius, my dog, fixed and consequent.The Stairway to the stars is through a workshop of Telescopes. Wings wetted down: Take flight black horseman!
Their words had too much sci-fi in them the perception was that they were a hard rock psychedelic band but they seem more like a college rock or progressive rock band of the 1970s or 1980s. the perception of them did not match the sound they actually had
They’re just a great rock band.
No more Al Bouchard. ..............I'm outta here .
How did no one stop the formerly great BOC from releasing the giant turkey that Is 'Joan Crawford" ?
Love boc...but when Albert left some of the soul left...the originals are the band, after you start losing original members they're just a cover band... yawn
Late 70s and early 80s truly had some of the worst hairstyles for white men it kind of dragged down the music and made the music seemed less credible
Well bands like Anthrax,Metallica,Pantera and Foo Fighters have or had members with short hair or bad hairstyles and music still kicks.
What are you a highschool girl? Who focuses on the hair of musicians? It had fuck all to do with their credibility. Fashion changes with the times, a lot more musicians have tattoos nowadays, does that make them more or less credible? Such a weird and strange thing to say.
Yeah the bowl-type cut w/beard is a head-scratcher, but Allen's cut (and threads) aren't so bad. But then again, that's me for you..
@@duffbaker9554
Are you here for the music or do you work for Cosmopolitan or something?
@@matt3024 LOL! I mostly freelance nowadays, but back in the day, GQ (UK).