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Blue Öyster Cult

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Formed1967OriginUnited StatesGenrehard rock, psychedelic rock, traditional heavy metalLabelColumbia Records

Blue Öyster Cult is an American rock band formed on Long Island, New York, in the hamlet of Stony Brook, in 1967. They have sold 25 million records worldwide, including 7 million in the United States. Their fusion of hard rock with psychedelia and penchant for occult, fantastical and tongue-in-cheek lyrics had a major influence on heavy metal music. They developed a cult following and enjoyed mainstream success with "(Don't Fear) The Reaper" (1976), "Godzilla" (1977), and "Burnin' for You" (1981), which remain classic rock radio staples. They were early adopters of the music video format, and their videos were in heavy rotation on MTV in its early period.

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(Don't Fear) The Reaper by Blue Öyster Cult — cover art
(Don't Fear) The Reaper
Blue Öyster Cult
1976