20 years ago today (4/8/00), the fan favorite Saturday Night Live skit where Blue Öyster Cult is recording “(Don’t Fear) The Reaper,” that led to the catchphrase “More Cowbell” is filmed in front of a live studio audience. Host Christopher Walken serves as producer “The Bruce Dickinson”, and then cast member Will Ferrell as fictional cowbell player Gene Frenkle. Walken ask for “a little more cowbell” as Farrell bangs away in a tight shirt with his belly hanging out, leading to Walken exclaiming ” I got a fever and the only prescription is more cowbell.” Check out the skit (along with Jimmy Fallon without fail breaking character and giggling)..
