BOC - RIP Allen

[Gary Shindler]

I noticed earlier today they changed their Facebook cover photo to a shot of all members playing at the 40th anniversary show. That page had been dormant until today.



On Aug 14, 2013, at 7:38 PM, EMFalk <des at EFALKMEDIA.COM> wrote:

> Sad news today:
> 
> <http://www.blueoystercult.com/MainFrame.html>
> 
> "August 14, 2013
> 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."
> 
> -- 
> 
> “Sometimes life is merely a matter of coffee
> and whatever intimacy a cup of coffee affords.” ―Richard Brautigan