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

[@doggiedogma4]

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

[@mainzergirl9610]

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

[@fraternachash6015]

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

[@JeremyWhiteShow]

Great question 😂

[@budgiemcleod4443]

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

[@vincentmarino9886]

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

[@brendonhalverson5178]

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

[@CordlessCinema]

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.

[@bruceabbott4435]

I first saw Eric with his college band “Lost & Found” in a tiny Upstate NY hotel basement about 1970. I was with future Soft White Underbelly singer Les Braunstein at the time, although that was a surprise. Little could I have know that Eric would replace Les in the BOC lineup soon after Les left SWU. Five years earlier, in 1965-67, I played in a college frat/bar band, The Travesty, with Buck and Al Bouchard. Meeting Les Braunstein was by accident, but the next thing I knew, he was singing with my college band mates. All this happened by accident, but it happened nonetheless.

[@mikee2923]

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.

[@jacquelinec.6785]

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]

Could have been Fleetwood Mac? But yeah likely Heart

[@TheBrettWilson]

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

[@jacquelinec.6785]

@@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]

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

[@muziktrkr]

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.

[@Phil-eu4dr]

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.

[@lauraandrews8319]

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? )

[@abrax_7]

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

[@JeremyWhiteShow]

ELL yeah!

[@jonesy2111]

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]

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

[@thaismatsumoto]

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

[@akrocuba]

BOC FOREVER!!!!!👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸

[@youthiswastedontheyoung]

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]

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.

[@CharlesBrinkhaus]

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]

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

[@azwris]

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

[@leighfoulkes7297]

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]

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]

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

[@mikekrause3671]

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]

@@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]

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

[@macadoo2530]

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

[@elfman5176]

Great interview BOC never ceases to amaze

[@humphreygruntwhistle3946]

I saw BOC and Sabbath in MN in 1980. My ears are still ringing.

[@gregoryg3256]

🌠 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

[@PeterKKraus]

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.

[@timmcardle2233]

Good interview. Seen BOC 3 timed back in the 70's/80's. Good every single time. I recommend checking out their whole collection. Great all around band. I will love that band till I have to face the reaper.

[@cornerstoneinme]

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

[@markgrosch9762]

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.

[@brentkrohn3786]

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

[@brucesmith9144]

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.

[@larrymac5811]

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

[@richiecunningham7968]

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]

Yeah buddy!

[@mikee2923]

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]

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]

@@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]

@@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!

[@daviddalrymple2284]

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.

[@darrenmaxwell1085]

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

[@fordman021]

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

[@darrenmaxwell1085]

In ATL at the Eastern?

[@darrenmaxwell1085]

They were really good! Loved the show!

[@fordman021]

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

[@rayr4320]

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.

[@gravm]

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.

[@chocloditelensman]

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

[@JeremyWhiteShow]

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

[@Kreln1221]

09:40 ❤Is my guess...

[@richardcranium5048]

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]

That is an excellent album.🎉

[@azwris]

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

[@richardcranium5048]

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

[@azwris]

@@richardcranium5048 Never...🤘🏻

[@aschule5684]

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.

[@georgegeranios2918]

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.

[@russellj.s.257]

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

[@jimbo88]

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

[@davethor3760]

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

[@SteveBueche1027]

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

[@jonathanhudak2059]

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!

[@michaelleonard2813]

Great job Jeremy. Give my love to Mitch

[@paintnamer6403]

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

[@MrWaldbums]

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

[@billyz5088]

Saw the infamous Black & Blue tour in mid-October 1980 - at Capital Centre near D.C. - that was near the end of that tour - and just a few days from the filmed show in NY - BÖC opened the show - saw Albert Bouchard on some interview clip say earlier in the tour they would alternate which band would open - but Sabbath did not feel they should ever be an opening act - so BÖC just decided to open each show with them - then Sabbath was upset cause it took the crew a long time to break down BÖC's stage - with a very large Godzilla animatronic behind the drum kit - so by that point of the tour the music press had some stories out about "bad blood between the bands" - and you could feel it - also BÖC was as loud as they needed to be - and Sabbath felt the need to be twice as loud - I've seen many loud shows - Deep Purple - The Who - AC/DC - KISS etc. - but that 1980 Sabbath show was just beyond loud ..

[@MrWaldbums]

"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!!!

[@hadleymanmusic]

0:10 heart

[@GooseOD]

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

[@muziktrkr]

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

[@GogglesPisano13]

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

[@georgebirch5635]

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

[@stephenstone8480]

@@georgebirch5635 I agree that the HOF is complete crap...but personally, Dolly doesn't bother me as much as garbage like Bon Phony, Journey, Duran Duran, Pat Benatar, Madonna, and George Michael...just to name a few.

[@budgiemcleod4443]

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

[@opaque4742]

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

[@mainzergirl9610]

She has a big everything these days.

[@MrBlackskye]

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

[@dennyelrod513]

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!

[@stevewalker422]

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…

[@darrenmaxwell1085]

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

[@Peter-z9f4o]

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.

[@rayr4320]

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

[@JeremyWhiteShow]

I think so too!

[@brucesmith9144]

Two front women was the obvious clue.

[@Kinger1625]

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.

[@1099Kramo]

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

[@CharlesBrinkhaus]

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]

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

[@raymondbonington9355]

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 .

[@sharkair2839]

the guy from squeeze is incredible. he has played with everyone.

[@markpr73]

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]

Is he talking about The B52s?

[@briancox8518]

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

[@computarman]

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

[@thenoswadchannel4449]

The red superstrat would've either been an ESP Mirage or a Kramer Pacer Deluxe. Richie Castellano has one of Eric's ESPs: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y3eUdJ2VoLdjjZI

[@muziktrkr]

RIP Eric Carmen

[@SpaceLord2025]

o no they lost the boc guitar?

[@sca1871]

More cowbell!

[@PurpleHounding]

It was Fleetwood Mac?

[@brucesmith9144]

Heart

[@beeemm2578]

HOT RAILS TO HELL!!!

[@brucesmith9144]

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

[@pure666metal7]

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

[@pewsterbaby]

"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]

Ha!

[@bennyh4950]

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

[@michaelrowley9275]

Musically, Kiss is most over-rated rock group of all time.

[@GhostfaceGriller-hd7jw]

Heart sucks anyway. Like a bad Zeppelin cover band

[@clintstryder1131]

If someone is gonna be a thorn in the side of cool things it's TI. I can't stand him or his playing.