Buck Dharma Blue Öyster Cult's Buck Dharma on the stories behind (Don’t Fear) The Reaper, and other BÖC classics Less cowbell, more songs – the Blue Öyster Cult guitarist goes deep on the writing and recording of some of the band's greatest tunes How Buck Dharma Wrote Blue Öyster Cult's “(Don’t Fear) the Reaper” The classic rock perennial roared to life on '70s radio, telling a tale of love after death. How Brian May, Joe Perry, Eddie Van Halen, and More Re-Shaped Hard-Rock Guitar in the 1970s As hard-rock diversified and graduated from halls to arenas, these guitarists defined the sounds and styles of the '70s. Get The Pick NewsletterAll the latest guitar news, interviews, lessons, reviews, deals and more, direct to your inbox!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors MOST READ1“A bombshell guitar that can front any band”: Martin and Reverb unite for an exclusive non-cutaway Grand Performance acoustic 2“I was inspired by one of my favorite players, Mr. Paul Gilbert”: Matteo Mancuso pays homage to one of his heroes with new track, Paul Position 3“A vintage-sounding, modern-featured roaring head inspired by the legendary 1967/1968 Plexi Super Lead 100”: Joe Satriani’s custom Eddie Van Halen-flavored 3rd Power amp is now available as a plugin – with real amps on the way 4“All these pieces of wood gradually become in harmony with each other over years of playing”: David Gilmour explains his preference for vintage guitars, and demos his 1945 Martin D-185“Thank you for rescuing me from oblivion and giving me the courage and enthusiasm to express myself without fear or limit”: Tributes pour in for “champion of the blues” John Mayall