SIDEWALKS has three interviews with Buck Dharma from the band, Blue Öyster Cult.
Buck Dharma Interviews (2024)
Host Cindy Rhodes has two interviews / episodes with Buck Dharma, one of the foundering members of the band, Blue Öyster Cult. Additionally, guest correspondent and musician / songwriter Joe Schmid has an in-depth, bonus interview, which is an online exclusive.
Please note: The online versions of Cindy Rhodes’ interviews are different than how it appeared on the TV episodes. Some of the Blue Öyster Cult music video clips have been shorten or removed entirely for on-demand viewing.
Video Content: Buck Dharma, Interview #1 (2024)
In the first interview, Cindy talks to the lead guitarist and vocalist about the success of Blue Öyster Cult, his favorite song, the group’s touring schedule, and the popular SNL skit with Will Ferrell and Christopher Walken.
Video Content: Buck Dharma, Interview #2 (2024)
In the second interview with questions not shown on the TV episode, Buck discusses Blue Öyster Cult’s sixteenth and final studio album, “Ghost Stories,” and his personal solo project, “The End of Every Song.”
Bonus Interview: Buck Dharma with Joe Schmid (2024)
In an online exclusive, musician Joe Schmid talks to Buck about Blue Öyster Cult’s start as a surf rock band, the type of guitars Buck uses, his songwriting process, and who played the cowbell in an overdubbed.
Mini-Biography:
Established in 1967 on Long Island, New York, Blue Öyster Cult is recognized for its distinctive fusion of hard rock and psychedelia, significantly influencing the heavy metal genre. The band has sold approximately 25 million records worldwide, with 7 million of those sales occurring in the United States. The current lineup consists of Donald “Buck Dharma” Roeser (lead guitar and vocals), Eric Bloom (vocals, guitar, keyboards, and synthesizers), Danny Miranda (bass and vocals), Richie Castellano (keyboards, rhythm guitar, bass, and vocals), and Jules Radino (drums and percussion). As of 2024, the band has produced a total of sixteen studio albums, including the latest “Ghost Stories.” Notable singles that have gained mainstream success include “(Don’t Fear) The Reaper,” “Burnin’ for You,” and “Godzilla.”
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| Buck Dharma | The End of Every Song |
Interview Credits:
- Recorded: August 24, 2024
- Host / Producers: Cindy Rhodes and Joe Schmid
- Editor: Richard R. Lee
- Special Thanks To: Frontiers Music Srl, DharmaWorks, Donald “Buck Dharma” Roeser, Eric Bloom, Danny Miranda, Richie Castellano, Jules Radino, Jeff Stevenson, Steve Schenck, Columbia, Progressive Artist Management