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| name = Albert Bouchard
| name = Albert Bouchard
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| image = Albert Bouchard.jpg
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| background = non_vocal_instrumentalist
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1947|05|24}}
| caption = Bouchard in 1977
| birth_place = [[Watertown, New York]], US
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1947|05|24}}
| genre = [[Heavy metal music|Heavy metal]], [[hard rock]], [[psychedelic rock]]
| birth_place = [[Watertown, New York]], U.S.
| genre = [[Heavy metal music|Heavy metal]], [[hard rock]], [[psychedelic rock]]
| occupation = Musician, songwriter, music teacher
| occupation = [[Musician]]
| instrument = Drums, vocals, guitar
| instruments = Drums, vocals, percussion, [[guitar]]
| current_member_of = [[The Dictators]]
| associated_acts = [[Blue Öyster Cult]]<br>[[Dennis Dunaway]]<br>[[Joe Bouchard]]
| relations = [[Joe Bouchard]]
| past_member_of = [[Blue Öyster Cult]]
}}
}}


'''Albert Thomas Bouchard''' ({{IPAc-en|b|u|'|ʃ|ɑːr|d}}; born May 24, 1947) is an American drummer, guitarist, singer and songwriter. He was a founding member and drummer of the American [[hard rock]] band [[Blue Öyster Cult]].
'''Albert Bouchard''' ({{IPAc-en|b|u|'|ʃ|ɑːr|d}}; born May 24, 1947) is an American [[musician]]. He is a founding member and the original drummer of the hard rock band [[Blue Öyster Cult]] and current drummer of [[The Dictators]]. He is the older brother of former Blue Öyster Cult bassist [[Joe Bouchard]].


==Biography==
== Early years ==
Bouchard was born in [[Watertown (city), New York|Watertown]], New York<ref>{{cite book|last=Strong|first=Martin Charles|title=The Great Rock Discography|date=2004|publisher=Canongate U.S.|page=158|isbn=9781841956152|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=_WoRAPJQ58sC&q=Albert+Bouchard+watertown+ny&pg=PA158}}</ref> and grew up in [[Clayton, New York]]. He was a founding member of the American [[hard rock]] band [[Blue Öyster Cult]]<ref>{{cite web|url={{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p58327|pure_url=yes}}|title=Biography: Albert Bouchard|last=Hill|first=Gary|publisher=[[AllMusic]]|accessdate=April 11, 2010}}</ref> and a driving force through the band's first decade. He is the brother of former Blue Öyster Cult bassist [[Joe Bouchard]].
Bouchard was born to Robert Bouchard and Francis Ryan.<ref name=":0" /> He was born in [[Watertown (city), New York|Watertown, New York]],<ref>{{cite book|last=Strong|first=Martin Charles|title=The Great Rock Discography|date=2004|publisher=Canongate U.S.|page=158|isbn=978-1-84195-615-2|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=_WoRAPJQ58sC&q=Albert+Bouchard+watertown+ny&pg=PA158}}</ref> and grew up in [[Clayton, New York]]. He is the older brother of BÖC member Joe Bouchard by 18 months.


== Career ==
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In 1981, Bouchard left Blue Öyster Cult. He began to work on an intended solo album that would become the ''[[Imaginos]]'' (1988) released under the BÖC name.


=== Blue Öyster Cult ===
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He has also played on records for [[Mike Watt]] (a version of BÖC's "Dominance and Submission" for the flip side of Watt's 1995 single "E Ticket Ride" [https://www.discogs.com/Mike-Watt-E-Ticket-Ride/release/2628893]), and [[Richie Stotts]] ([[Plasmatics]]),{{citation needed|date=June 2020}} [[Gumball (band)|Gumball]]{{citation needed|date=June 2020}} and [[Fabienne Shine]].{{citation needed|date=June 2020}} Bouchard has produced records for many other musicians, including [[Maria Excommunikata]], Heads Up! and [[David Roter]].{{citation needed|date=June 2020}}
{{Text|''To read more on Bouchard’s career in Blue Öyster Cult, see [[Blue Öyster Cult]]''}}


He was a founding member of the hard rock band [[Blue Öyster Cult]]<ref>{{cite web|url={{AllMusic|class=artist|id=p58327|pure_url=yes}}|title=Biography: Albert Bouchard|last=Hill|first=Gary|publisher=[[AllMusic]]|accessdate=April 11, 2010}}</ref> and a driving force through the band's first decade.
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Until 2006, Bouchard's main musical project had been [[The Brain Surgeons]], with whom he released several CDs on his own Cellsum Records label. Cellsum grew to host a number of other artists, including [[Les Vegas]], [[The X Brothers]], David Roter and [[Helen Robbins|Helen Wheels]]. In 2007, Bouchard formed [[Ünderbelly]] with original [[Soft White Underbelly]] singer [[Les Braunstein]], [[Brain Surgeons]] bassist [[David Hirschberg]], and guitarist Adrian Romero. They were featured on the 2008 [[Motörhead]] tribute CD ''Sheep in Wolves' Clothing'', and released the songs "Critical Mass" and "Astronomy" in 2011.


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In 1981, Bouchard left Blue Öyster Cult. He began to work on an intended solo album that would become the album ''[[Imaginos]]'' (1988) released under the BÖC name.
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In 2008, Bouchard formed the band 'Blue Coupe' with his brother Joe and original [[Alice Cooper]] bassist [[Dennis Dunaway]]. Originally an Alice Cooper/Blue Öyster Cult cover act, 'Blue Coupe' has released three albums of original material: ''Tornado on the Tracks'' in 2010, ''Million Miles More'' in 2013, and ''Eleven Even'' in 2019. In 2014, Bouchard released his first solo record, ''Incantation'', which was followed in 2017 by a second album, ''Surrealist''.<ref>{{Cite web|title=albertbouchard.net - Bio|url=https://albertbouchard.net/bio|access-date=2020-10-23|website=albertbouchard.net}}</ref> He has a new album released in 6 November 2020 titled ''Re Imaginos''.


==References==
=== Later works ===
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He has also played on records for [[Mike Watt]] (a version of BÖC's "Dominance and Submission" for the flip side of Watt's 1995 single "E Ticket Ride"<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.discogs.com/Mike-Watt-E-Ticket-Ride/release/2628893 | title=Mike Watt - E-Ticket Ride | website=[[Discogs]] }}</ref>), and [[Richie Stotts]] ([[Plasmatics]]), [[Gumball (band)|Gumball]] and [[Fabienne Shine]]. Bouchard has produced records for many other musicians, including Maria Excommunikata, Heads Up! and David Roter.

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Until 2006, Bouchard's main musical project had been [[Brain Surgeons]], with whom he released several CDs on his own Cellsum Records label. Cellsum grew to host a number of other artists, including Les Vegas, The X Brothers, David Roter and Helen Wheels. In 2007, Bouchard formed Ünderbelly with original [[Soft White Underbelly]] singer Les Braunstein, [[Brain Surgeons]] bassist David Hirschberg, and guitarist Adrian Romero. They were featured on the 2008 [[Motörhead]] tribute CD ''Sheep in Wolves' Clothing'', and released the songs "Critical Mass" and "Astronomy" in 2011.

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In 2008, Bouchard formed the band 'Blue Coupe' with his brother Joe and original [[Alice Cooper]] bassist [[Dennis Dunaway]]. Originally an Alice Cooper/Blue Öyster Cult cover act, 'Blue Coupe' has released three albums of original material: ''Tornado on the Tracks'' in 2010, ''Million Miles More'' in 2013, and ''Eleven Even'' in 2019. In 2014, Bouchard released his first solo record, ''Incantation'', which was followed in 2017 by a second album, ''Surrealist''.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=albertbouchard.net – Bio|url=https://albertbouchard.net/bio|access-date=October 23, 2020|website=albertbouchard.net}}</ref>

=== Recent years ===
Bouchard released a new album in November 2020, titled ''Re Imaginos'', a mostly acoustic version of the album ''Imaginos'', and released a follow-up ''Imaginos 2: Bombs Over Germany (Minus Zero And Counting)'' in 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|title=albertbouchard.net – Bio|url=https://albertbouchard.net|access-date=July 18, 2021|website=albertbouchard.net}}</ref> In 2023, Bouchard released the third and final album of his Imaginos trilogy, ''The Mutant Reformation.'' <ref>{{Cite web|title=albertbouchard.net – Home|url=https://albertbouchard.net|access-date=September 5, 2023|website=albertbouchard.net}}</ref>

Bouchard joined the reunited proto-punk band [[The Dictators]], featuring original members [[Ross the Boss]] and [[Andy Shernoff]], along with new lead vocalist and [[Ozzy's Boneyard]] host Keith Roth. The band released their first album in 23 years, ''The Dictators'', on September 6, 2024.<ref>{{cite web |last1=EIN Presswire |title=Proto-Punk Legends The Dictators Release First New Studio Album In 23 Years |url=https://www.benzinga.com/content/40804690/proto-punk-legends-the-dictators-release-first-new-studio-album-in-23-years |website=Benzinga |access-date=13 September 2024}}</ref>

== References ==
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==External links==<!-- for current and future use if material is uploaded -->
== External links ==
*[http://www.albertbouchard.net/ Albert Bouchard's web page]
*[http://www.albertbouchard.net/ Albert Bouchard's web page]
*[https://archive.is/20130131174028/http://idhitthatpodcast.podomatic.com/entry/2012-05-23T11_22_37-07_00 2012 Audio Interview with Albert Bouchard from the Podcast "I'd Hit That"]
*[https://archive.today/20130131174028/http://idhitthatpodcast.podomatic.com/entry/2012-05-23T11_22_37-07_00 2012 Audio Interview with Albert Bouchard from the Podcast "I'd Hit That"]
*[https://bluecoupeband.com Blue Coupe Web Site]
*[https://bluecoupeband.com/ Blue Coupe web site]

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Latest revision as of 18:41, 13 September 2024

Albert Bouchard
Bouchard in 1977
Bouchard in 1977
Background information
Born (1947-05-24) May 24, 1947 (age 77)
Watertown, New York, U.S.
GenresHeavy metal, hard rock, psychedelic rock
OccupationMusician
InstrumentsDrums, vocals, percussion, guitar
Member ofThe Dictators
Formerly ofBlue Öyster Cult

Albert Bouchard (/buˈʃɑːrd/; born May 24, 1947) is an American musician. He is a founding member and the original drummer of the hard rock band Blue Öyster Cult and current drummer of The Dictators. He is the older brother of former Blue Öyster Cult bassist Joe Bouchard.

Early years

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Bouchard was born to Robert Bouchard and Francis Ryan.[1] He was born in Watertown, New York,[2] and grew up in Clayton, New York. He is the older brother of BÖC member Joe Bouchard by 18 months.

Career

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Blue Öyster Cult

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To read more on Bouchard’s career in Blue Öyster Cult, see Blue Öyster Cult

He was a founding member of the hard rock band Blue Öyster Cult[3] and a driving force through the band's first decade.

In 1981, Bouchard left Blue Öyster Cult. He began to work on an intended solo album that would become the album Imaginos (1988) released under the BÖC name.

Later works

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He has also played on records for Mike Watt (a version of BÖC's "Dominance and Submission" for the flip side of Watt's 1995 single "E Ticket Ride"[4]), and Richie Stotts (Plasmatics), Gumball and Fabienne Shine. Bouchard has produced records for many other musicians, including Maria Excommunikata, Heads Up! and David Roter.

Until 2006, Bouchard's main musical project had been Brain Surgeons, with whom he released several CDs on his own Cellsum Records label. Cellsum grew to host a number of other artists, including Les Vegas, The X Brothers, David Roter and Helen Wheels. In 2007, Bouchard formed Ünderbelly with original Soft White Underbelly singer Les Braunstein, Brain Surgeons bassist David Hirschberg, and guitarist Adrian Romero. They were featured on the 2008 Motörhead tribute CD Sheep in Wolves' Clothing, and released the songs "Critical Mass" and "Astronomy" in 2011.

In 2008, Bouchard formed the band 'Blue Coupe' with his brother Joe and original Alice Cooper bassist Dennis Dunaway. Originally an Alice Cooper/Blue Öyster Cult cover act, 'Blue Coupe' has released three albums of original material: Tornado on the Tracks in 2010, Million Miles More in 2013, and Eleven Even in 2019. In 2014, Bouchard released his first solo record, Incantation, which was followed in 2017 by a second album, Surrealist.[1]

Recent years

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Bouchard released a new album in November 2020, titled Re Imaginos, a mostly acoustic version of the album Imaginos, and released a follow-up Imaginos 2: Bombs Over Germany (Minus Zero And Counting) in 2021.[5] In 2023, Bouchard released the third and final album of his Imaginos trilogy, The Mutant Reformation. [6]

Bouchard joined the reunited proto-punk band The Dictators, featuring original members Ross the Boss and Andy Shernoff, along with new lead vocalist and Ozzy's Boneyard host Keith Roth. The band released their first album in 23 years, The Dictators, on September 6, 2024.[7]

References

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  1. ^ a b "albertbouchard.net – Bio". albertbouchard.net. Retrieved October 23, 2020.
  2. ^ Strong, Martin Charles (2004). The Great Rock Discography. Canongate U.S. p. 158. ISBN 978-1-84195-615-2.
  3. ^ Hill, Gary. "Biography: Albert Bouchard". AllMusic. Retrieved April 11, 2010.
  4. ^ "Mike Watt - E-Ticket Ride". Discogs.
  5. ^ "albertbouchard.net – Bio". albertbouchard.net. Retrieved July 18, 2021.
  6. ^ "albertbouchard.net – Home". albertbouchard.net. Retrieved September 5, 2023.
  7. ^ EIN Presswire. "Proto-Punk Legends The Dictators Release First New Studio Album In 23 Years". Benzinga. Retrieved September 13, 2024.
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