Blue Oyster Cult has released some indelible hits during its 53 years of recording — notably “(Don’t Fear) The Reaper,” “Godzilla” and “Burnin’ For You.” But that’s only part of the band’s story.

Music in the Park presents an evening of great rock and roll in the park with legends Blue Öyster Cult (Don't Fear the Reaper, Godzilla), Eagles of Death Metal and Oakland indie band Super Cassette.

It’s the band that advised us to “Don’t Fear the Reaper” some 48 years ago. And even though its founding members are in their late 70s, Blue Oyster Cult still isn’t feeling the pull of mortality.

Blue Oyster Cult roared into town last night with a fantastic show at the Agora Theater. Started in 1967, the outfit has stayed alive for almost seven decades. Perhaps best-known for a handful of ...