The Secret Show Of Blue Oyster Cult At Harpo’s Concert Theater
Blue Oyster Cult was formed in 1967 and sometimes toured under a different name. Especially when they played smaller gigs at the beginning of the band. From Long Island New York, in 1967. The band has sold 25 million records worldwide, including 7 million in the United States. The band’s fusion of hard rock with psychedelia, and a thing maybe for the occult had a major influence on heavy metal music.
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The Secret Concert April 18th, 1985 Soft White Underbelly and Paradox ( photo Scott Randall)
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Promo Photo of the band Blue Oyster Cult
The Year Was 1985
Already achieving mainstream hits like “(Don’t Fear) The Reaper” and “Burnin’ for You“, “Godzilla“, remains a classic rock radio staple.
In 1985 the band was finding new fans thanks to the help of MTV Music Television. B.O.C. was supporting a new sound and album titled, ” Club Ninja.”
Detroit radio stations have to announce the show but NOT use the name Blue Oyster Cult. Instead, use the name, ” Soft White Underbelly.” For those unfamiliar with that name, the band used that name in their early years back in 1967.
The Show At Harpo’s Concert Theater
Dave Gunthner who I worked with band, “PARADOX,” was to be the opening band that night. Dave Gunthner, Wes Allinger, Tim Pribish, and Brian Patrzalek played an incredible night of original music that won the crowd over before Blue Oyster Cult aka Soft White Underbelly took the stage.
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Local band Paradox live at Harpos concert theater
The Set List For Soft White Underbelly
- R.U. Ready To Rock
- Dominance and Submission
- E.T.I.
- Buck’s Boogie
- White Flags
- Make Rock Not War
- Take Me Away
- Then Came The Last Day Of May
- Dancin’ in the Ruins
- Joan Crawford
- Godzilla
- Don’t Fear The Reaper
Encore Hot Rails To Hell
BLUE ÖYSTER CULT ANNOUNCE STUDIO ALBUM “GHOST STORIES” DUE OUT APRIL 12
The new single and video are out now
“SO SUPERNATURAL”
The 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, per Blabbermouth.
The band in town most recently in concert, on Feb. 25, at the Royal Oak Music Theatre.