Blue Öyster Cult

== Info ==
Hard rock band whose name uses a heavy metal umlaut to make them look Nordic or German when in fact it means nothing. Four gold albums with Agents of Fortune going platinum.Two bestselling live albums. Best known hits are Don't Fear the Reaper, Godzilla, and Burnin' for You. Don't Fear the Reaper was parodied in a sketch of Saturday Night Live, where it was described as "not having enough cowbell" (it has a subtle amount of cowbell in reality). Burnin' for You was their biggest hit, number one on the rock charts. The Reaper was number sixteen on the pop charts. The band's name came from a Sandy Pearlman poem. They were the first to use heavy metal umlaut, a feature later adopted by Motörhead, Queensrÿche, Mötley Crüe, and Spın̈al Tap. Their "hook and cross" logo is a symbol for lead (a "heavy metal"). It is also the symbol of Kronus, the king of the titans and father of Zeus. Their influence has affected many bands including The Smashing Pumpkins and The Goo Goo Dolls. They are noted for their intimate live shows and extended improvisation, and thus are an influence on jam bands like Wilco and moe. They have been featured in media numerous times.
== Genres ==
Heavy Metal
Progressive Rock
== Gaming ==
Blue Oyster Cult is referenced in Baddest of the Bands, a video game for the Wii based on popular internet cartoon Homestar Runner.
== Songs ==
The Reaper
Burnin' for You
Godzilla
Cities on Flame with Rock and RollCategory:Progressive Rock
Category:Seventies
Category:Hard Rock
Category:Heavy Metal