SiriusXM is sad to announce the passing of BLUE OYSTER CULT Founding Member Allen Lanier.
Lanier -- who used to date, live and write songs with Patti Smith -- wrote several B.O.C. songs, including "True Confessions," "Tenderloin," "Searchin' for Celine," "In Thee" and "Lonely Teardrops."
A post on the band's website says, "He is survived by his wife Dory, sister Mary Anne and mother Martha. Although he retired from touring in 2006, Allen returned to the stage for what turned out to be his final appearance, reuniting with BӦC at the 40th Anniversary show in New York this past November. Don't fear the reaper sweet man. We love you and miss you."
B.O.C. singer/guitarist Eric Bloomsaid in a statement, "My great friend Allen Lanier has passed. I'll miss the guy even though we hadn't spoken in awhile. He was so talented as a musician and a thinker. He read voraciously, all kinds of things, especially comparative religion. We drove for years together, shared rooms in the early days. We partied, laughed, played. All B.O.C. fans and band members will mourn his death. Ultimately smoking finally got to him. He had been hospitalized with C.O.P.D. It was Allen who heard some old college band tapes of mine and suggested I get a shot as the singer in 1968. A lot of great memories, over 40 years worth. Maybe he's playing a tune with [with his friend, poet/rocker] Jim Carroll right now."
B.O.C. played in France Tuesday night and their next show is in Boston on Saturday.
Allen Lanier, died Wednesday from complications due to C.O.P.D. (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease). He was 66.
Bloody Roots Metal Farewell to Allen Lanier of Blue Öyster Cult
This week’s heavy metal history lesson says farewell to Blue Öyster Cult guitarist Allen Lanier (1946-2013), with classic BÖC cuts and covers by 3 Inches of Blood, Thrones, Candlemass, Tarot, Tesco Vee, Iced Earth, Metallica, and more. Billed as the “American Black Sabbath,†BÖC were giants of 1970s heavy metal, with haunting occult-laced lyrics and astonishing musical chops. We salute the passing of a master —know your Roots!
PLAYLIST
Blue Oyster Cult –
“Heavy Metal & The Black And Silver†from Fire of Unknown Origin
3 Inches of Blood –
“Cities on Flame With Rock and Roll†from Here Waits Thy Doom
Iced Earth –
“Burnin’ for You†from Tribute to the Gods
Candlemass –
“Don’t Fear The Reaper†from Don’t Fear the Reaper
Racer X –
“Godzilla†from Superhero
Blue Oyster Cult –
“Career of Evil†from Secret Treaties
Thrones –
“Black Blade†from Split
Tarot –
“Veteran Of Psychic Wars†from Crows Fly Black
Tesco Vee and White Flag –
“Hot Rails To Hell†from Flipside comp
Blue Oyster Cult
“Dominance and bmission†from Secret Treaties
Metallica –
“Astronomy†from Garage Inc
