Gene Frenkle is a fictional character invented for the sketch, although his appearance was modeled on Eric Bloom's appearance at the time. Despite the fact that Frenkle is fictional, fans occasionally express their sympathies to Blue Öyster Cult over his death.

Jan 16, 2025 · 25 years and countless Gene Frenkle Halloween costumes later, he remains one of Ferrell's most memorable characters — and "More Cowbell" is now the subject of an entire episode of...

Feb 25, 2021 · Frenkle’s wild enthusiasm for playing the cowbell veers into delightful chaos. As his bandmates struggle to maintain focus, Dickinson, far from irritated, utters the now-famous line, “I gotta have more cowbell!” – a phrase that swiftly infiltrated pop culture.

Sep 29, 2015 · Blue Öyster Cult's Albert Bouchard, who is now a music teacher in New York City, explains the true origin of using a cowbell in the band's hit " " (Don't Fear) The Reaper," which was memorably...

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. With Chris Kattan,...

Fred Armisen, Chris Parnell, Dave Grohl, Josh Homme, and more share their thoughts on the percussionist's mysterious fate. Nobody knows for sure how Gene Frenkle died — but some Saturday Night ...

Jan 15, 2025 · Fictional cowbell player Gene Frenkle (Ferrell) then plays the percussion instrument so energetically that it drives the other band members nuts. Ferrell's physical comedy, coupled with a...

Apr 8, 2010 · The skit features guest host Christopher Walken as music producer Bruce Dickinson (not to be confused with the Iron Maiden vocalist) and Will Ferrell as a fictional cowbell player by the name of Gene Frenkle.

Nov 4, 2017 · Gene Frenkle is not real, but people think he is. Here is the full story behind the infamous 'Saturday Night Live' sketch about More Cowbell.

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.