Albert Bouchard Archives - Metal Express Radio

ALBERT BOUCHARD (Live)

October 1, 2024 Mick Burgess Leave a comment

As original drummer, one of four lead vocalists and creative tour de force of legendary American rockers, Blue Öyster Cult, Albert Bouchard’s place in rock history is assured. In BÖC he had hit singles, platinum …READ MORE

BOUCHARD BROTHERS (Live at Trillians, Newcastle, U.K., August 17, 2022)

ALBERT BOUCHARD: “People Have Asked If It Really Is The Last One And I Don’t Actually Know”

November 20, 2023 Mick Burgess Leave a comment

First conceived way back in 1967, the often talked about triple album trilogy of Imaginos has finally been completed by former Blue Öyster Cult drummer and creative brainchild, Albert Bouchard. Mick Burgess called him up …READ MORE

Image of Albert Bouchard, former drummer for Blue Öyster Cult.

ALBERT BOUCHARD: “I Was Kind Of On My Way Out, I Didn’t Know It At The Time”

July 23, 2023 Bryce Van Patten Leave a comment

Albert Bouchard is a multi-instrumentalist who was the founding drummer in Blue Öyster Cult, and he’s been on a long musical journey in telling the story of Imaginos. Albert Bouchard has just completed the final …READ MORE

BLUE ÖYSTER CULT (Live at The O2 Academy, Newcastle, U.K., February 23, 2019)

ERIC BLOOM (BLUE ÖYSTER CULT): “When You Join A Band At 24, You Have No Idea What You’ll Be Doing When You’re 77”

October 7, 2022 Mick Burgess Leave a comment

It’s been 50 years since the release of their classic self-titled album so New York legends, Blue Öyster Cult are ready to celebrate. Mick Burgess called up guitarist/vocalist Eric Bloom to talk about their recent …READ MORE

BOUCHARD BROTHERS (Live)

August 18, 2022 Mick Burgess 1 Comment

With a host of artists cancelling shows recently there were fears that tonight’s show wouldn’t go ahead, especially as Angel, who were slated to perform, pulled out a few weeks back. Fortunately, the Bouchard Brothers …READ MORE

BLUE ÖYSTER CULT – The Symbol Remains

October 24, 2020 Daniel Waters Leave a comment

Nineteen years have passed between the release of last Blue Öyster Cult album, Curse Of The Hidden Mirror, and October 2020’s The Symbol Remains. The players have changed, mainstays Eric Bloom and Buck Dharma and a returning …READ MORE

ALBERT BOUCHARD (ex-BLUE ÖYSTER CULT): “For ‘Astronomy’ What We Wanted To Hear Was A Group Of Nuns From The Convent Standing On The Beach Singing In Harmony And Clapping”

October 22, 2020 Mick Burgess 1 Comment

The Imaginos tale had its origins back in the late ’60s and a few of the songs, including “Astronomy”, made their way onto Blue Öyster Cult albums over the years. Originally conceived as drummer, Albert …READ MORE

BLUE COUPE (Live)

January 24, 2013 Mick Burgess Leave a comment

The name Blue Coupe may be an unfamiliar one to most at present but with this new alliance forged between Albert and Joe Bouchard, the founding rhythm section of New York’s legendary Blue Oyster Cult …READ MORE

Blue Coupe Interview 2013

January 21, 2013 Mick Burgess Leave a comment

Interview with Blue Coupe (Dennis Dunaway, Joe & Albert Bouchard). LISTEN TO THE INTERVIEW HERE! By Mick Burgess