BLUE ÖYSTER CULT Eric Bloom talks KISS, Tony Iommi blocking release, Losing Vintage Gear

BLUE ÖYSTER CULT Eric Bloom talks KISS, Tony Iommi blocking release, Losing Vintage Gear | Interview

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The Jeremy White Show welcomes Eric Bloom from Blue Oyster Cult!
We talk about some famous concert bills they've been apart of, how Tony Iommi is holding up the release of the infamous concert they did together, losing all their vintage gear during Hurricane Sandy, how GHOST STORIES was recorded and made from vintage analog tapes and so much more! He also tells stories of some bands that weren't neccerasily that nice to them over the years... all of that and more!
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After the resounding success of their 50th Anniversary celebration, BLUE ÖYSTER CULT is eagerly gearing up for an exciting new chapter in their storied career with the upcoming release of 'Ghost Stories.' This highly anticipated album marks a fitting finale to the recording legacy of one of rock’s most iconic fixtures from the past 50 years.
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@leighfoulkes7297 5 ай бұрын

For me, Blue Oyster Cult stood the test of time a heck of a lot better than Kiss did. Nothing personal with Kiss but I simply can't get into their music at all and I can't get enough of BOC.

@ronjames6128 4 ай бұрын

That's a joke 😂. Kiss was pretty much selling out areas and Blue Oyster Cult couldn't even sell out 2000 seat venues. Quite dreaming....

@ronjames6128 4 ай бұрын

Just because you don't like Kiss and their music and you love BOC doesn't mean that your comment is correct

@mikekrause3671 4 ай бұрын

IMO, Kiss made the last quality records in Creatures or Lick it Up , 82/83. BOC made better stuff longer. Their comeback 2lp," The Symbol Remains" is good stuff! Kiss never made a decent record after the early 80s, all weak material.

@muziktrkr 4 ай бұрын

@@ronjames6128You’re talking about commercial success and moments of glory, but you might want to check the rooms KISS was touring in 82-83. I’m not a fan of comparing bands based on box office grosses over the music itself, whether the music holds up. A lot of BOC holds up but KISS have way more cringe in their back catalog. KISS had a better debut album over BOC but that’s my opinion.

@mikee2923 4 ай бұрын

KISS was more popular and sold more albums. But as far as musicianship is concerned, KISS couldn’t hold a candle to BÖC.

@jacquelinec.6785 5 ай бұрын

2 Women ~Sounds like Heart ❤️ mb▪️I personally have seen Blue Oyster Cult like 4 times ..wish it was more▪️ Still one of the Greatest Live Bands that I have seen!

@GearGasms 5 ай бұрын

Could have been Fleetwood Mac? But yeah likely Heart

@TheBrettWilson 5 ай бұрын

@@GearGasms Here's me picturing ABBA... sorry everyone 🙄

@jacquelinec.6785 5 ай бұрын

@@GearGasms Could be True ✅ I was just going by the '2 Women' statement! I personally don't know their expectations when individuals are around 🤔

@rayr4320 4 ай бұрын

It was heart, they were on the same ticket for ~ 10 shows

@muziktrkr 4 ай бұрын

Ann and Nancy definitely aren’t the “don’t look them in the eye” types, it may have been youthful insecurities and catching peeping toms in the club days and maybe some of the “white lady” involved.

@fraternachash6015 4 ай бұрын

Still one of the coolest frontman of all time. Has anyone ever seen his eyes? Rock

@JeremyWhiteShow 4 ай бұрын

Great question 😂

@budgiemcleod4443 4 ай бұрын

There's literally one photo of him without a beard or sunglasses if you Google him. 😀

@vincentmarino9886 4 ай бұрын

you can see him without the beard and sunglasses in the video for "The Marshall Plan".@@budgiemcleod4443

@brendonhalverson5178 4 ай бұрын

In the Joan Crawford music video he lifts his glasses for a moment

@CordlessCinema 4 ай бұрын

The Marshall Plan promo video seen at the start of the Black and Blue concert video. Clean shaven and no shades, he played the Johnny character in the video.

@abrax_7 5 ай бұрын

The new album of old material is just what I needed, can't wait .

@JeremyWhiteShow 4 ай бұрын

ELL yeah!

@macadoo2530 3 ай бұрын

"Im the cosmic champion and i hold a mystic sign!"

@Phil-eu4dr Ай бұрын

Eric Bloom. So UNDERRATED as a musician. B. O. C. , a very UNDERRATED band as well. Keep on rocking guys. You are great. R. I. P. Allen 😢 Lanier.

@GogglesPisano13 4 ай бұрын

The fact that BÖC has never even been nominated shows just how worthless the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame really is.

@georgebirch5635 2 ай бұрын

R&R hall of shame means nothing to me, no BOC,no Guess Who, but hey, they've got Dolly Parton in there!!

@PeterKKraus 4 ай бұрын

I really think the "more cowbell" skit is what kept B.O.C. out of the R&R H.o.F. They should have gone in at the same time as Rush.

@mikee2923 4 ай бұрын

Can’t wait for the new album. Nothing better than the original BÖC lineup. I was never fortunate enough to see all the original members together live in person. I’d love to see the Bouchard brothers with Buck, Eric and Ritchie. I was fortunate to see BÖC with Allen before he passed and saw Joe with the Cult Bros but have never seen Albert perform in person.

@brucesmith9144 Күн бұрын

I do hope Eric will write a book of his experiences. To think of all the bands he has met over the years while with BÖC from the early sixties to today. 50+ years of perspective which a 20-minute interview can only begin to scratch the surface.

@mainzergirl9610 4 ай бұрын

Saw BOC a few months ago, they're still rocking.

@CharlesBrinkhaus 4 ай бұрын

I also seen BOC at a small bar called The Iron horse in Crystal, Mn. Small stage, small sound system and they just kicked ass! The sound was so good you could really hear, and see everything they did. Blue Oyster Cult is one of the best live bands I have ever seen. True entertainers of rock for Shure.

@KAndrew636 4 ай бұрын

I remember ! Still had Allen Lanier! The good old days! 🎸🔥

@azwris 3 ай бұрын

Great interview. I hope they don't completely retire...

@elfman5176 3 ай бұрын

Great interview BOC never ceases to amaze

@lauraandrews8319 4 ай бұрын

Great questions! And Eric can often be a man of few words, I appreciate how he opened up for this interview, this is probably the best Eric Bloom interview I’ve seen. Thanks! (And maybe Buck next? )

@MrWaldbums 3 ай бұрын

Odd coincidence Eric Bloom mentioned Eric Carmen and The Raspberries, probably a day or two before he passed..

@akrocuba 4 ай бұрын

BOC FOREVER!!!!!👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸

@paintnamer6403 4 ай бұрын

Eric Carman front man of the Rasberries from Cleveland Ohio RIP.

@youthiswastedontheyoung 4 ай бұрын

My fav BOC album will always be their first. When Metallica covered "Astronomy" from their second album, it forced me to revisit the original version. Then I heard the "Imaginos" version with Buck on vocals, and although Buck's version isn't exactly bad, there is no comparison to Eric Bloom's original version. In 1980 I had a paper route (remember those?) and I was shooting my big mouth off about going to the "Black and Blue" concert - Black Sabbath headlining with Blue Oyster Cult opening. It was the "Heaven and Hell" tour for Sabbath with Dio on vocals. Of course, my parents said, "No way," so I couldn't go to the show, but BOC opened without a hitch, or so the story goes, and Sabbath flew into Chicago (I'm from Milwaukee), the flight was delayed, and they hit bad traffic. Sabbath finally took the stage an hour and half late and into their second song some idiot threw a beer bottle and hit Geezer Butler in the head. Sabbath left the stage, and their manager came on and announced, "Show's over." The fans ripped the arena apart, causing a small riot in downtown Milwaukee and from that day forth, Black Sabbath was banned, to this day, from ever playing in Milwaukee live. True story. BOC, on the other hand, has always been welcomed back!

@thaismatsumoto 11 күн бұрын

We went to see the same tour. We completely missed Black Sabbath ,who opened for Blue Oyster Cult at our show,because of traffic. It was reminiscent of Woodstock ,In that regards. But it was disastrous too. Traffic jam getting out and people were of course, stoned. Two killed. One was hit by a car and one by a train. And they banned concerts after that at the Speedway.

@cornerstoneinme 5 ай бұрын

Now later. BÖC stands forever. Kiss had their moment.

@doggiedogma4 4 ай бұрын

Eric @11:10 talking about Sabbath in '80: "The Brits in that band were not overly friendly." of course.

@gregoryg3256 4 ай бұрын

🌠 good interview..I met Eric before a show one time in New York ..he was nice ..I met buck & sandy a few times ...very nice also ..their my fav New York band ..steely dan , kiss 2nd & 3rd

@richardcranium5048 4 ай бұрын

Veteran Of The Psychic Wars... is on my trapped on a desert island play list. Fire Of Unknown Origin was the first album I ever bought with my own money. Newspaper route (bicycle route) money

@AHB2112 3 ай бұрын

That is an excellent album.🎉

@azwris 3 ай бұрын

One of their best songs and definitely their best album...but wait, Agents Of Fortune is their best. Hmm...

@richardcranium5048 3 ай бұрын

@@azwris I know, it's never easy, is it

@azwris 3 ай бұрын

@@richardcranium5048 Never...🤘🏻

@aschule5684 25 күн бұрын

I had a promotional poster of the cover of "Fire Of Unknown Origin" that was huge, it took up a good part of one of my walls in my tiny bedroom. It was very cool and used to creep people out.

@daviddalrymple2284 3 ай бұрын

Speaking of killer double bills, I saw Blue Oyster Cult play a show with April Wine in 2001. They paired really well. But I can see why those double bills are so rare these days (outside of mega festivals). Most shows I go see these days either have no opening act (like Sparks) or else just bring on a local artist.

@jonesy2111 Ай бұрын

I’ve seen Blue Oyster Cult many times over the years starting with the Tyranny and Mutation tour opening for Rare Earth and Buddy Miles in ‘73 at University of Utah stadium. I think I was about 12 years old. I saw the band on their spectacular laser shows and I’m going to Reno to see them again soon 👍

@jonathanhudak2059 Ай бұрын

Wow so jealous that's awesome! I can't imagine seeing them with the original lineup!

@thaismatsumoto 11 күн бұрын

Ep the lasers on his fingers and the strobe light during the Godzilla drum solo.Those were the best.

@markgrosch9762 5 ай бұрын

Great interview! We were stuck in NYC when Sandy hit and missed the show. Sucks on the gear... Next show for me is in November in Chicago at the Gennise Theater, unless something else comes up closer before.

@richiecunningham7968 5 ай бұрын

Shocked to hear that Sir Iommi would block that. I have a copy of that show but would love the remaster as you said Jeremy. Cheers - R

@JeremyWhiteShow 4 ай бұрын

Yeah buddy!

@mikee2923 4 ай бұрын

I’d guess Iommi is blocking it because BÖC probably blew them off the stage. Sabbath maybe considered the godfathers of heavy metal but talent wise they couldn’t hold a candle to BÖC.

@michaelducote2509 4 ай бұрын

Grew up on BOC and Sabbath so know he's telling truth, over the years learned quite a few similar stories from different American bands that Ozz and company played with in the early daze. Like Sab's roadies would unplug Sir Lord Baltimore's equipment at live shows. SLB would blow them off the stage with their out of control NYC wildcat style.

@funkster007 4 ай бұрын

@@mikee2923 Idk, some bands simply just don't mesh with other bands for various reasons. Van Halen were the new kids on the scene when they opened for Sabbath in '78. And VH literally blew them off the stage. Ironically the Sab guys got a long with them famously. Good blow perhaps, who knows lol

@doggiedogma4 4 ай бұрын

@@mikee2923 IDK I have this show and BS w/ Dio was great, they both were, but BOC did not "blow them off the stage" - no way! Sabb and Dio were awesome!

@larrymac5811 4 ай бұрын

Marvel should.have made a comic series about these guys...Eric and Buck are rock super heroes.

@rayr4320 4 ай бұрын

I would want to ask Eric whether he practiced adding extra lyrics to songs for live performances, or whether it was improvisational. For instance, in song seven screaming DB live he would describe a Faustian bargain band made with the devil. But every time he performed it, it was different. It was also true for other songs. PS- BOC circa black and blue tour were far more dynamic on stage than sabbath. It wasnt even close and that may have something to do with failure to release the concert footage.

@budgiemcleod4443 5 ай бұрын

Heart......even Roger Fisher said that Ann Wilson had a big ego. BOC did lots of gigs with Heart back in the day.

@opaque4742 4 ай бұрын

As many have said, most lead singers are divas---male, female, and otherwise lol.

@mainzergirl9610 4 ай бұрын

She has a big everything these days.

@MrBlackskye 3 ай бұрын

Ha! Roger Fischer...Rush dont rip bands or individuals too often, but in the Rush concert history book Alex said that they had been billed w Heart on a couple shows together around '77 & Fischer came up to him acted all prima donna w him & said Heart were gonna blow them away. Nancy Wilson dated Roger too for their first few years & said he was a real douche. But yeah, if Heart had that approach about them coming to the stage...pretty lame if that came from the band itself

@rayr4320 4 ай бұрын

Bloom is talking about Heart I think. They were on the same ticket.

@JeremyWhiteShow 4 ай бұрын

I think so too!

@brucesmith9144 Күн бұрын

Two front women was the obvious clue.

@darrenmaxwell1085 4 ай бұрын

I like the Raspberries as well! I’m going to see BOC this Friday in Atlanta! Can’t wait!

@fordman021 4 ай бұрын

I saw them for the fourth time Friday and they kicked ass!

@darrenmaxwell1085 4 ай бұрын

In ATL at the Eastern?

@darrenmaxwell1085 4 ай бұрын

They were really good! Loved the show!

@fordman021 4 ай бұрын

@@darrenmaxwell1085yep. Saw Richie, Eric and Jules after the show too.

@SteveBueche1027 4 ай бұрын

Saw them with Alice Cooper. They were tight, professional and the best rock band I’ve seen.

@jonathanhudak2059 Ай бұрын

Wow so you saw them open for Alice on the Killer tour?? Dang so jealous! I couldn't imagine seeing B.O.C. on their first album tour!

@brentkrohn3786 3 ай бұрын

There's cool, then there's Eric Bloom cool. 😎🤘🎤🎸🎹

@georgegeranios2918 4 ай бұрын

I saw that Mahavishnu/Bryds show while I was "hanging out" at my Alma Mater (Stony Brook University) post Vietnam. Little did I know they would later be my employer.

@chocloditelensman 5 ай бұрын

Good interviewer - and good dialogue with some new questions !! Nice job !!

@JeremyWhiteShow 4 ай бұрын

Thank you, appreciate that!! Hope ya subscribe and check out the podcast wherever you stream 📻

@jimbo88 4 ай бұрын

I saw that tour in December 1971, Potsdam, NY, but it was with Mahavishnu and Edgar Winter Band.!

@gravm 4 ай бұрын

Saw BOC in Athens. Greece in 87' outdoor festivsl gig. Veterans was amazing under a hot night sky. Shame they could'nt get the motorcycle started during born to be wild. Great night.

@michaelleonard2813 5 ай бұрын

Great job Jeremy. Give my love to Mitch

@1099Kramo 4 ай бұрын

BOC, Mahavishnu and the Byrds would’ve been awesome to see.

@russellj.s.257 4 ай бұрын

What about when Don't fear the reaper was played in 1993 stoner comedy The Stoned Age?

@MrWaldbums 3 ай бұрын

"Burning For You" was also featured in the "Dexter" reboot right at the beginning of episode 1, Dexter gets pulled over on the side of the road which unknown to the people watching was his girlfriend police officer, Dexter was blasting BFY!!!

@user-pb4gz2vx9k 5 сағат бұрын

New years eve'73. Howard Steins Academy of Music in NY. BOC, Kiss and Iggy and the Stooges. One of Kisses first shows , they freaked people out with the makeup.

@dennyelrod513 Ай бұрын

I was at that show in England. My first british show as a young USAF airman. Later that summer, I saw The Wall tour at Earl's Court MoR was a hot mess and BOC was the BEST!

@davethor3760 Ай бұрын

B.o.c. has been the sound track of my life since I was a teenager.🧟

@GooseOD 4 ай бұрын

Black & Blue show is on KZfaq, it's shot on video tape so it won't look good on Blu-ray anyway.

@muziktrkr 4 ай бұрын

Blu Ray releases also allows multiple audio mixes to fit on a Blu Ray.

@CharlesBrinkhaus 4 ай бұрын

I was at the BOC/ Black Sabbath Black and Blue show in Minneapolis. One of the most incredible shows ever! We had 20 below temps outside after the show, a dangerous exit for the party crowd, but did not stop the show. I love Ozzy, but Dio was a natural fit for Sabbath. Never forget this gig. I feel sorry for this generation as they don't do events like this anymore. Guess that's why the world is falling apart. Hard gap to fill.

@Joe-mk2pj 4 ай бұрын

I was there I couldn't hear for 3 Days afterwards

@darrenmaxwell1085 4 ай бұрын

That’s great! Friends or did you do the VIP?

@stevewalker422 4 ай бұрын

Most “famous” Rock Stars laugh inside and out when fans compare them and/or their band to other well known rock acts. It’s the unique nature of each and all musicians to stay true to their art. That’s just the way it is. Comparisons are for fans. A true artist, musical or otherwise couldn’t care less. Just my opinion… but It’s what I’ve learned and observed in the business. Rock on…

@raymondbonington9355 3 ай бұрын

Heart are at the o2 London and squeeze are supporting them , squeeze are on home and Local Turf,best not ignore them lol ,, squeeze bigger than heart in the uk anyway , oh and spectres my favourite album by blue oyster .

@Kreln1221 4 ай бұрын

09:40 ❤Is my guess...

@briancox8518 3 ай бұрын

Saw blue oyster cult in 78 and the support was Japan during their glam rock era and the fans of boc were not very kind towards Japan

@Kinger1625 4 ай бұрын

Is it possible that the show that’s blocked has something to do with the name “Black Sabbath” just because they had to go out as Heaven and Hell. Is it really Iommi, or is this attached to Ozzy perhaps. I’m just throwing stuff at the wall…I don’t know. I never got that Heaven and Hell name. But now I need to look it up.

@markpr73 4 ай бұрын

Calling Tony Iommi a “weirdo”?!? When you can write , arguably, some of music’s greatest and heaviest guitar riffs, I’ll take his “weirdness” ANY day! I mean, he’s The Godfather of heavy metal, he can be whatever he wants.

@MarceloRomero360 4 ай бұрын

Is he talking about The B52s?

@muziktrkr 4 ай бұрын

RIP Eric Carmen

@thenoswadchannel4449 4 ай бұрын

The red superstrat would've either been an ESP Mirage or a Kramer Pacer Deluxe. Richie Castellano has one of Eric's ESPs: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Y6xhds2Q0LiUh2Q.html

@computarman 4 ай бұрын

The 2 goons were probably security for the venue, but some bands have over exuberant security.

@PurpleHounding Ай бұрын

It was Fleetwood Mac?

@brucesmith9144 Күн бұрын

Heart

@sca1871 4 ай бұрын

More cowbell!

@SpaceLord2025 2 ай бұрын

o no they lost the boc guitar?

@beeemm2578 Ай бұрын

HOT RAILS TO HELL!!!

@brucesmith9144 Күн бұрын

Joe Bouchard sang that one. A great live song from _On Your Feet or On Your Knees_ album.

@pure666metal7 4 ай бұрын

Can the interviewer stop saying like every second word? Like, like like is all I hear...

@pewsterbaby 4 ай бұрын

"Ann and Nancy Wilson looked at me like I was wearing a pair of brown shoes." No, Ann and Nancy Wilson looked at you like your were wearing an AFRO, a NECK BEARD, and sunglasses at night... which you were.

@JeremyWhiteShow 4 ай бұрын

Ha!

@bennyh4950 4 ай бұрын

....ann was like what...460lbs with more chins than a chinese phone book and disses eric bloom? Bwahahaha!! 😅😅😅