Former Members:
Albert Bouchard
Joe Bouchard
Chuck Bürgi
Rick Downey
Allen Lanier
John Miceli
John O'Reilly
Al Pitrelli
Ron Riddle
Jon Rogers
Bobby Rondinelli
Rudy Sarzo
Greg Smith
Kasim Sulton
Jimmy Wilcox
Tommy Zvonchek
Joe Bouchard joined in the band-that-would-become BÖC in the summer of 1970, although he had already been jamming and performing occasionally with the band for a few years.
Originally a guitar player, Joe took up bass for the formative BÖC after the departure of Andy Winters. Joe is skilled on many instruments including keyboards and trumpet.
Joe's songwriting contributions often dealt with otherworldly themes, such as "Nosferatu" and "Light Years of Love" but Joe's signature piece was most definitely "Hot Rails To Hell."
Joe left Blue Öyster Cult in 1986, and since then has worked with several musical projects, including the Spencer Davis Group, and appeared on records by Deadringer (with Neal Smith & Dennis Dunaway) and his own X Brothers.
In the 90s he completed his masters degree in music, formed the band BDS with Dennis Dunaway and Neal Smith of Alice Cooper Group and Deadringer.
Most recently, Joe reunited with his brother Albert and Dennis Dunaway to form Blue Coupe, a power trio that gigs frequently in and around the Northeast US and Canada.