Buck Dharma
American guitarist and Blue Öyster Cult member
Born
November 12th, 1947
77 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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A singer-songwriter and guitarist, contributed significantly to the rock band Blue Öyster Cult, which formed in 1967. The band gained popularity through the 1970s and 1980s with their unique sound and theatrical live performances. Dharma wrote and sang the band's hit single, '(Don't Fear) The Reaper', a track that has endured as a classic in rock music. He also played a crucial role in the band's songwriting, co-writing many other tracks that contributed to Blue Öyster Cult's legacy.
(Don't Fear) The Reaper
Guitar work in Blue Öyster Cult
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