As revealed in the "More Cowbell" episode of "SNL 50: Beyond Saturday Night," the original version of the sketch actually had Will Ferrell playing the woodblock instead of the cowbell. Even fellow ...

The “More Cowbell” sketch is definitely one of the classics in SNL history by this point. From Christopher Walken’s boastful performance as THE Bruce Dickinson to Will Ferrell’s ...

Marc Spitz said the Saturday Night Live sketch “More Cowbell” was “one of the first super-memes of the new century” in the New York Times.

The Latin Percussion-branded cowbell used on SNL was made in Ranco's former factory in Clifton. Karpi recognized it right away when he saw the skit, spotting the "LP" sticker on its side.

It’s hard to look back at classic Saturday Night Live moments and not think of “More Cowbell.”In the great SNL sketch featuring A-list host Christopher Walken, he played music producer Bruce ...

Magnus was playing an original song called "Back in Place" when his father surprised him on stage with the cowbell. Ferrell played the instrument in the famous SNL skit "More Cowbell" alongside ...

‘SNL’ At 50: The Show’s 50 Best Musical Shorts/ Original Songs, From ‘D–k in a Box’ to ‘More Cowbell’ and ‘King Tut’ We count down our favorites, from Adam Sandler's 'Opera Man ...

The sketch, of course, finds the SNL stars playing members of the hard-rock band Blue Öyster Cult as they record their classic 1976 track "(Don't Fear) The Reaper." As the record producer, guest ...