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Former Blue Öyster Cult Bassist John Bouchard Recalls Hearing “(Don’t Fear) The Reaper” for the First Time

Remember When: Patti Smith Wrote Songs for Five Blue Öyster Cult Albums

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    5 Songs You Didn’t Know Ian Hunter Wrote for Other Artists

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