Allen Lanier—the keyboardist, guitarist, and songwriter best known as a founding member of Blue Öyster Cult—has died. According to BÖC’s website, Lanier “succumbed to complications from C.O.P.D. [chronic obstructive pulmonary disease].” He was 67. In addition to his work with BÖC since its formation, Lanier appeared on recordings by numerous artists over the years, including those by The Clash, John Cale, and Jim Carroll—not to mention Patti Smith, whom Lanier was romantically involved with throughout the ’70s. BÖC came together in Long Island in 1967 under the name Soft White ...
- 8/15/2013
- avclub.com
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