The "More Cowbell" sketch was so popular that it even forced Blue Oyster Cult toretroactively add cowbellto live performances of their hit song. "For 20-odd years, we didn’t use a live cowbell for our shows and never considered it," Dharma explained. "We had to play the cowbell becaus...
In a new interview withGuitar Player, Dharma – who wrote the song – said the "More Cowbell" skit altered the chemistry of "(Don't Fear) The Reaper." "The cowbell [laughs] was an afterthought," he said. "The funny thing is, before theSaturday Night Liveskit, the band never played ...
In a new interview withGuitar Player, Dharma – who wrote the song – said the "More Cowbell" skit altered the chemistry of "(Don't Fear) The Reaper." "The cowbell [laughs] was an afterthought," he said. "The funny thing is, before theSaturday Night Liveskit, the band never played ...
WhenWill Ferrellwas anSNLcast memberfrom 1995 to 2002, his tenure on the show birthed memorable original characters (such as Gene Frenkle of "More Cowbell" fame), as well as unforgettable impressions. Ranking high among them: Ferrell's hilariously irritable spin on longtimeJeopardy! Host Alex...
Stacker has compiled 50 of the best skits to ever grace the "SNL" stage, including IMDb and NBC, as well as fan pages and celebrity interviews.