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Buck Dharma
Background information
Birth name	Donald Roeser
Born	November 12, 1947 (1947-11-12) (age 62) Long Island, New York, US
Genres	Hard rock, heavy metal
Occupations	Musician, songwriter
Instruments	Lead Guitar Keyboards, Singer
Years active	1967 - present
Associated acts	Blue Öyster Cult
Website	Official website
Notable instruments
Gibson Les Paul Gibson SG Steinberger

Donald "Buck Dharma" Roeser (born November 12, 1947, in Long Island, New York) is an American guitarist and songwriter, best known for being a member of Blue Öyster Cult since the group's formation in 1967. He wrote and sang the lead vocal on many of the band's best-known hits, including "(Don't Fear) The Reaper" and "Burnin' for You" (the latter was originally intended for Roeser's solo album.)

The nickname came from an idea from the band's manager, Sandy Pearlman, who envisioned each member of the band having an unusual stage name; Roeser was the only one who took to the idea, and his was the only name that stuck.

Equipment

Roeser is notable for his use of the Gibson SG and numerous custom Steinberger models. One of his Steinberger guitars has a body carved to look like Swiss cheese (see photo). Dharma calls this guitar his "Cheeseberger".

His other equipment use includes: a Giuliano Balestra Vulcan, a Fender Stratocaster, a St. Blues and custom models built by Rick Kresiak, Harper Guitars and Warren Guitars. Many of his guitars were made by White Plains based custom guitar maker, Guliano.

Discography

Studio albums

• Flat Out (1982)

External links

• Buck Dharma Dot Com, Roeser's official website
• Official Blue Oyster Cult Website