![]() Not only did he think the cowbell was worthy of joining the likes of guitars and drums, but he was firm in his belief that the song would be better with even more cowbell.Īfter a pathetic attempt at a fight, Ferrell makes his case for why the inclusion of this particular bell is necessary. After Parnell’s character abruptly stops and calls in Bruce for his opinion, Walken commits hard. You’d think this incessant, out-of-place sound would infuriate the Bruce Dickinson, right? Oh, the contrary. Notably out of place is Will Ferrell, who aside from towering over the rest of the guys, is stoic and methodically clanging his cowbell (no, that is not a euphemism). The band proceeds with their track, everyone doing their part in their very 1970s ensembles. The bandmates reek of desperation as they slip in compliments to the producer and over-laugh at his “jokes.” What also makes this sketch is the added detail of the occasional streaky line or stray dot that appears on screen, reminding the audience that this is “actual footage” from the rock band’s recording of their hit song “(Don’t Fear) The Reaper” off of their Agents of Fortune album. ![]() ![]() Even if his character didn’t say it to their face, Walken just gives off the energy of someone who is a pretty big deal and knows it. The band is in awe of Bruce, with smiles peaking through their '70s-era mustaches. The uneasy “where is this going?” feeling hangs in the air, which accompanies only the best sketches (think Kristen Wiig’s SNL character Sue who can’t contain herself for a surprise). ![]()
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