, the multi-instrumentalist who co-founded has died, He was 67.
A message on the Blue Öyster Cult website reads:
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 BÖC at the 40th Anniversary show in New York this past November.
DFTR sweet man. We love you and miss you.
Lanier appeared on all 14 of the band’s studio albums.
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