Al Lanier of Blue Oyster Cult died yesterday.

[OmahaBlueDog]

From the BOC Facebook page:

ALLEN GLOVER LANIER 1946-2013

We have extremely sad news to report.

We’ve lost our friend and bandmate Allen Lanier.

Allen succumbed to complications from C.O.P.D.

He is survived by his wife Dory, sister Mary Anne and mother Martha.

Although he retired from touring in 2006 Allen returned to the stage for what turned out to be his final appearance, reuniting with BӦC at the 40th Anniversary show in New York this past November.

DFTR sweet man. We love you and miss you.

This link: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10151766278794780 goes to a video of a rehearsal session of what was supposed to be a BOC 40th Anniversary reunion show with Lanier and Singer/Songwriter Patti Smith.

[bluedigger]

1. RIP

Always liked BOC. Saw them a couple times as they played Maine often to open/end their tours. Not sure if it was Allen, but one member was from Millinocket, I think.

[Rowdyboy]

2. Saw them in Memphis in the late 1970's and it was memorable. I think the back-up band was Slade....

[bluedigger]

3. I think I saw them with Slade in 1978.

It was an all day concert, British Lion and Dr. Hook were also on the bill. Forgot all about Slade until you mentioned them.

[Rowdyboy]

4. As I recall (with what few brain cells I have left) Slade kicked ass....

Also had the unbelievable privilege of seeing the Sex Pistols in their Memphis gig during their brief American tour (I think in early 1978).

Alex Chilton of the Box Tops, Big Star and Panther Burn was a friend of a friend of mine and often played some of the smaller clubs in town. He would come and drink a beer with us during breaks. Those were the days my friend....