12 Facts About Allen Lanier

Allen Glover Lanier was an American musician who played keyboards and guitar.

Allen Lanier was an original member of Blue Oyster Cult.

Allen Lanier formed what would become Blue Oyster Cult in 1967.

Allen Lanier first performed with the band in 1967.

Allen Lanier left the group in 1985, and was replaced by Tommy Zvoncheck.

Allen Lanier returned to the band in 1987, touring constantly until the fall of 2006.

That would seem to indicate that Allen Lanier retired from both Blue Oyster Cult and music in 2007, having played his last concert with them in late 2006.

Allen Lanier would rejoin them for their 40th anniversary concert in New York in November 2012, which proved to be his last appearance with the band.

Allen Lanier lived with Patti Smith in Manhattan for several years during the 1970s.

Allen Lanier died in New York City on August 14,2013, at the age of 67.

Allen Lanier was so talented as a musician and a thinker.

Allen Lanier read voraciously, all kinds of things, especially comparative religion.