When rock band Blue Oyster Cult records " (Don't Fear) the Reaper" producer Bruce Dickinson (Christopher Walken) insists Gene Frenkle (Will Ferrell) play more cowbell.

" More Cowbell " [a] is a comedy sketch that aired on Saturday Night Live on April 8, 2000. The sketch was written by regular cast member Will Ferrell [2] and depicts the recording of the song "(Don't Fear) The Reaper" by Blue Öyster Cult.

Mar 1, 2018 · More cowbell is a pop-culture catchphrase that stems from a comedy sketch about 1970s rock music. The sketch centers around a character who seems to believe that the cowbell, a simple percussion instrument, is the secret ingredient to make a song work.

Jan 23, 2025 · Peacock's four-part docuseries SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night, available to stream now, devotes its entire third episode to the legendary sketch, exploring all the ins and …

Sep 7, 2024 · “More cowbell” can be used to express a desire for something to be more exciting or interesting. For example, if you’re watching a movie and find it dull, you might say “this movie needs more cowbell.”

Dec 16, 2024 · Christopher Walken's iconic line, 'I gotta have more cowbell!' from Saturday Night Live's classic sketch, lives rent-free in our heads.

Oct 21, 2024 · The “More Cowbell” sketch was written by Saturday Night Live writer Will Ferrell, who also starred in the skit as Gene Frenkle, the fictional cowbell player. The idea came from Ferrell’s observation that the original recording of Blue Öyster Cult’s “ (Don’t Fear) The Reaper” does feature a cowbell, though it’s subtle.

Feb 25, 2021 · On that fateful April 8th in the year 2000, the comedic skies of Saturday Night Live illuminated with one of its most cherished sketches – “More Cowbell.” This uproarious piece offered a humorous take on the recording of Blue Öyster Cult’s timeless anthem, “ …

Jan 21, 2025 · SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night dedicated one full episode to Will Ferrell's "More Cowbell," and EP Morgan Neville shared the story behind some found footage.

Apr 6, 2018 · But "More Cowbell" quickly took on a life of its own — a victory for Ferrell, who had to fight just to get it on the air.