Will Ferrell in the 'More Cowbell' sketch on 'Saturday Night Live'; Eric Bloom of Blue Oyster Cult ...

The cowbell, modeled here by Swiss bovine Sophia, is, in many ways, rock and roll's secret weapon. Sometimes, it's just what a song needs to go from good to great. Credit: Photo by Maria Feofilova.

"Saturday Night Live" will air its 50th anniversary special Sunday with a companion documentary series already available for streaming on Peacock. The star instrument in the “More Cowbell” skit with ...

The musicians behind "(Don't Fear) The Reaper" are reflecting on the impact of a very silly comedy sketch. Several current and former members of Blue Öyster Cult, as well as two of the song's ...