ALLEN GLOVER LANIER, original member of Blue Öyster Cult, passed away yesterday August 14th 2013 at 67 due to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Blue Öyster Cult posted:

“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.”

ALLEN GLOVER LANIER was born in 1946 and was an original member of the legendary Blue Öyster Cult. He played keyboards and rhythm guitar and several songs for the band’s albums.