The Cowbell - Saturday Night Live comedy sketch "More Cowbell" is a line from a April 8, 2000 Saturday Night Live comedy sketch about the recording of the song "(Don't Fear) The Reaper" by Blue Öyster Cult. Guitar, Bass, Drums, Keys. The foundation of rock music. Occasionally strings are used to give a lush, orchestral feel. But we all know when a song needs that extra oomph, that extra push over the top, there's only one thing that will satisfy: The Cowbell. in Lifestyle > Musicwith bluecowbellcultculturedontfearferrelljellylivemorenightoysterparodypopularreapersaturdaysnltelevisionthetvwill Note: Background: In a BEHIND THE MUSIC parody from SNL, Walken plays a famous producer insisting that "More Cowbell" is the key to making Blue Oyster Cult's "Dont Fear the Reaper"