Hey JonathanXTC-MORE COW BELL

[Helpinghand]

Yeterday I played with Blue Oyster Cult at a Toys for Tots event in Ft. Laudedale.

BOC has said many times that they did not use a Cow Bell on Don't Fear The Reaper.

Here is a picture of the guy who hides behind the amplifier and sings little and plays cowbell on the song.

 

[FCollinsBuckeye]

 

[Buckeye69]

If they didn't use a cowbell, what did they use to achieve that cowbell-like sound?

 

[Helpinghand]

Refreshed
BLUE ÖYSTER CULT


Also included here is the original four-track demo of "Reaper" (the "no cowbell" version, quips the liner note), which provides a fascinating glimpse of the evolution of a classic

 

[JXC]

He doesn't look like he's exploring the space. You've got to explore the studio.
Eventually I would think he and the cowbell should become one.
Be the cowbell.

And who is this JonathanXTC guy?

 

[BrutusMaximus]

"I am Bruce Dickinson......yes THE Bruce Dickinson."

"I put my pants on one leg at a time.......but once I get my pants on, I make gold records"

What a great skit that was