Buck Dharma

The Profile

Donald Roeser, known as Buck Dharma, is the lead guitarist and one of the vocalists of Blue Oyster Cult. Praised for a fluid, melodic guitar style, songwriting and a distinctive vocal timbre, he released the solo album Flat Out (1982), discussed in the DeBaser review.

Birth name: Donald Roeser. Nickname 'Buck Dharma' was used by his manager Sandy Pearlman. Primary role: lead guitarist and vocalist of Blue Oyster Cult. Composer of the song '(Don't Fear) The Reaper'.

One DeBaser review examines Buck Dharma's 1982 solo album Flat Out. The reviewer praises his guitar playing, songwriting and singing while noting the album's modest impact. Recommended for fans of melodic hard rock.