H. P. L. Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Between yesterday and today I was playing some BOC, I'm actually trying to get back into the band, and it came to my mind that whenever a "Best guitarist" pool comes out, Roeser is never there with the usual gods. I mean, for all I hear, he can play a mean lead guitar and has a great sense of melody. Maybe his tone is a little "old", but that goes for a lot.So, what do you think? Is he just underrated, or is he just flash? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troutman Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Funny you mentioned this, I was thinking about his place as well lately. Could be because the band has never been what they used to be. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Your_Lion Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Buck is a fantastic guitar player. The version of Astronomy on Some Enchanted Evening is among my favourite solos. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ancient Ways Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 He's so underrated. Everyone assumes Eric bloom wrote or sang most of those songs for some reason when it was actually buck. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bathory Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 many younger music fans (who are, obviously, the ones who currently run music journalism) seem to think of blue oyster as a three-hit wonder shitrock band for loser uncles. lots of powerful music is written off for silly reasons 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ancient Ways Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 many younger music fans (who are, obviously, the ones who currently run music journalism) seem to think of blue oyster as a three-hit wonder shitrock band for loser uncles. lots of powerful music is written off for silly reasons If you only focus on their hits, buck deserves to be well spoken of. Great melodic chops in those solos. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbine Freight Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 One of my favourite players who happens to be in one of the best bands of all time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steevo Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 So, what do you think? Is he just underrated, or is he just flash? Extremely underrated, end of story. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nappy2112 Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 One of my favs . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 He's very melodic and has produced some memorable solos. Maybe he doesn't get the props because he isn't as flashy as many of his contemporaries, maybe it's a band image thing, or a personal image thing? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H. P. L. Posted November 11, 2014 Author Share Posted November 11, 2014 He's very melodic and has produced some memorable solos. Maybe he doesn't get the props because he isn't as flashy as many of his contemporaries, maybe it's a band image thing, or a personal image thing? Now what would be wrong in his personal image, I can't possibly imagine... http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OI6YmYS_QtY/TkmQgy5XkJI/AAAAAAAABak/G5imf1DO-W8/s1600/boc+buck+dharma+1981.jpg :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babycat Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 I'll come straight out and say I don't know who Buck Dharma is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H. P. L. Posted November 11, 2014 Author Share Posted November 11, 2014 I'll come straight out and say I don't know who Buck Dharma is. http://youtu.be/PG0JyplhIZU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick N. Backer Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Probably because he played sh*t rock in a three hit wonder band for loser uncles. Kidding of course, but that's a really funny characterization by bathory. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 Between yesterday and today I was playing some BOC, I'm actually trying to get back into the band, and it came to my mind that whenever a "Best guitarist" pool comes out, Roeser is never there with the usual gods. I mean, for all I hear, he can play a mean lead guitar and has a great sense of melody. Maybe his tone is a little "old", but that goes for a lot.So, what do you think? Is he just underrated, or is he just flash? HE IS A LEGEND! I catch BOC once a year!! Buck is the most underrated guitar player in the WORLD!! Vocally he is amazing too. BOC IS IN MY TOP FIVE BANDS OF ALL TIME!!! "Mirrors" is also one of the most underrated albums in the world!! "The Vigil" and "In Thee." Are you kidding me? EPIC!!!!!!!!!!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 Buck's "Flat Out" album is also excellent. A must have for any real Soft White Underbelly fan!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H. P. L. Posted November 12, 2014 Author Share Posted November 12, 2014 Another great solo: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozzy85 Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 Between yesterday and today I was playing some BOC, I'm actually trying to get back into the band, and it came to my mind that whenever a "Best guitarist" pool comes out, Roeser is never there with the usual gods. I mean, for all I hear, he can play a mean lead guitar and has a great sense of melody. Maybe his tone is a little "old", but that goes for a lot.So, what do you think? Is he just underrated, or is he just flash? HE IS A LEGEND! I catch BOC once a year!! Buck is the most underrated guitar player in the WORLD!! Vocally he is amazing too. BOC IS IN MY TOP FIVE BANDS OF ALL TIME!!! "Mirrors" is also one of the most underrated albums in the world!! "The Vigil" and "In Thee." Are you kidding me? EPIC!!!!!!!!!!! Totally love Mirrors. Stylish guitar player whose time ended too early, considering the body of work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 Between yesterday and today I was playing some BOC, I'm actually trying to get back into the band, and it came to my mind that whenever a "Best guitarist" pool comes out, Roeser is never there with the usual gods. I mean, for all I hear, he can play a mean lead guitar and has a great sense of melody. Maybe his tone is a little "old", but that goes for a lot.So, what do you think? Is he just underrated, or is he just flash? HE IS A LEGEND! I catch BOC once a year!! Buck is the most underrated guitar player in the WORLD!! Vocally he is amazing too. BOC IS IN MY TOP FIVE BANDS OF ALL TIME!!! "Mirrors" is also one of the most underrated albums in the world!! "The Vigil" and "In Thee." Are you kidding me? EPIC!!!!!!!!!!! Totally love Mirrors. Stylish guitar player whose time ended too early, considering the body of work.He's still out there isn't he playing like a demon?? :guitar: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 Between yesterday and today I was playing some BOC, I'm actually trying to get back into the band, and it came to my mind that whenever a "Best guitarist" pool comes out, Roeser is never there with the usual gods. I mean, for all I hear, he can play a mean lead guitar and has a great sense of melody. Maybe his tone is a little "old", but that goes for a lot.So, what do you think? Is he just underrated, or is he just flash? HE IS A LEGEND! I catch BOC once a year!! Buck is the most underrated guitar player in the WORLD!! Vocally he is amazing too. BOC IS IN MY TOP FIVE BANDS OF ALL TIME!!! "Mirrors" is also one of the most underrated albums in the world!! "The Vigil" and "In Thee." Are you kidding me? EPIC!!!!!!!!!!! Totally love Mirrors. Stylish guitar player whose time ended too early, considering the body of work.He's still out there isn't he playing like a demon?? :guitar: Hell yes! BOC is a touring machine!! They are touring right now! They have some 2015 dates too!! They will tour until they die. "DON'T FEAR THE REAPER" BUCK! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSHHEAD666 Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 He's very melodic and has produced some memorable solos. Maybe he doesn't get the props because he isn't as flashy as many of his contemporaries, maybe it's a band image thing, or a personal image thing? Now what would be wrong in his personal image, I can't possibly imagine... http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OI6YmYS_QtY/TkmQgy5XkJI/AAAAAAAABak/G5imf1DO-W8/s1600/boc+buck+dharma+1981.jpg :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: That's pretty bad but it's not what's on the outside that counts. It's what's on the inside that makes him a guitar legend. JMO 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H. P. L. Posted November 17, 2014 Author Share Posted November 17, 2014 Found this interesting article by Julian Cope (I think it's THE Julian Cope): http://www.headheritage.co.uk/unsung/albumofthemonth/blue-oyster-cult-in-your-dreams-or-in-my-hole What do you think? Do you agree that the "darkness" of early BOC was almost solely inflicted by Sandy Pearlman? Were they just a rock band with an occult black jacket that they stole in the wardrobe room? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troutman Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 He's very melodic and has produced some memorable solos. Maybe he doesn't get the props because he isn't as flashy as many of his contemporaries, maybe it's a band image thing, or a personal image thing? Now what would be wrong in his personal image, I can't possibly imagine... http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OI6YmYS_QtY/TkmQgy5XkJI/AAAAAAAABak/G5imf1DO-W8/s1600/boc+buck+dharma+1981.jpg :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: That's pretty bad but it's not what's on the outside that counts. It's what's on the inside that makes him a guitar legend. JMO Nice 70's wrist bands. :codger: :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troutman Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 I'll come straight out and say I don't know who Buck Dharma is. :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troutman Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 Between yesterday and today I was playing some BOC, I'm actually trying to get back into the band, and it came to my mind that whenever a "Best guitarist" pool comes out, Roeser is never there with the usual gods. I mean, for all I hear, he can play a mean lead guitar and has a great sense of melody. Maybe his tone is a little "old", but that goes for a lot.So, what do you think? Is he just underrated, or is he just flash? HE IS A LEGEND! I catch BOC once a year!! Buck is the most underrated guitar player in the WORLD!! Vocally he is amazing too. BOC IS IN MY TOP FIVE BANDS OF ALL TIME!!! "Mirrors" is also one of the most underrated albums in the world!! "The Vigil" and "In Thee." Are you kidding me? EPIC!!!!!!!!!!! Totally love Mirrors. Stylish guitar player whose time ended too early, considering the body of work.He's still out there isn't he playing like a demon?? :guitar: Hell yes! BOC is a touring machine!! They are touring right now! They have some 2015 dates too!! They will tour until they die. "DON'T FEAR THE REAPER" BUCK! Yeah, Saw BOC & BTO this past August at the Alaska State Fair. :hail: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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