Bob sent along a few physical facts about the book. Bassist bob daisley ozzy osbourne, rainbow, uriah heep, gary moore was a special guest on eddies siriusxms show, eddie trunk live, on december 16th. Preferring to play the bass, he stuck with it for the rest of his career. Many suggest too many ghostchefs in the writingkitchen. In interview he talked about the first two ozzy solo albums with the metal voice and revealed who wrote what on them. Bob daisleytalks blizzard of ozz, diary of a madman, bark. He is the host of vh1 classics that metal show and is also heard on two weekly radio shows. Jun 16, 2011 rock bass legend bob daisley is working on his autobiography, with plans to release it later this year. He told me its a big book, eleven inches by seven and a half inches and over an inch thick, and almost two and a half pounds in weight. In july 2006 bob daisley joined jon lord in londons olympic recording studio, to begin work on the followup album by the hoochie coochie men. Best thing is probably to get in touch via his website. Bob daisley autobiography coming this year no treble.
Bob daisley bass long live rock n roll 1978 robert john bob daisley born february 1950 sydney, australia daisley came to prominence as a member of chicken shack in 1972 and mungo jerrys band in 1973 and 1974. A bassist and songwriter, he has performed with numerous acts since the 1970s, most notably rainbow, ozzy osbourne, gary moore and uriah heep. Rock bass legend bob daisley is working on his autobiography, with plans to release it later this year. Moosehead1966, kodiakblair, holmebass and 2 others like this. Bob daisleytalks blizzard of ozz, diary of a madman, bark at the moon. Best of trunk nation special new years eve 2018 edition clips from 6 of eddie s biggest interviews of 2018. Exozzy osbourne bassist bob daisley talks to eddie trunk about for facts sake book audio december 24, 20 0 comments. May 31, 2011 recently caught up with bassist and lyricist extraordinaire bob daisley, who boasts a career spanning over 40 years and a resume filled to the brim with such notable acts as ozzy osbourne, rainbow, uriah heep, gary moore, black sabbath and many more. Dec 04, 2018 contributors to the book include led zeppelins john paul jones, the rolling stones bill wyman, metallicas robert trujillo, u2s adam clayton, primus les claypool and formerozzy osbourne bassist bob daisley. Some of his most widely known work can be heard on albums such as osbournes 1980 debut solo effort blizzard of ozz and several of moores releases. It seems like a lot of people dont realize how long eddie trunk has been around. The bass playerproducer bob daisley had played with gary since the 1980s, and is known for suggesting to gary that he should make a blues album the rest is history, still got the blues was an immense hit, followed by a series of classic modern blues albums.
Eddie discusses his most essential bands, his unique personal experiences with them, his favorite stump the trunk anecdotes and trivia, as well as his. Judge snyder judged the summary judgments totally in our favor for the first three years three judgments and then out of the blue, said that we didnt have a case. Dec 24, 20 exozzy osbourne bassist bob daisley talks to eddie trunk about for facts sake book audio december 24, 20 0 comments. Ozzy recently claimed he wrote the lyrics to the song about lateacdc frontman bon scott. Bob had won a righteous law suit against them in 1996, and now, more truth for facts sake. I really recommend everyone reads his book for facts sake to get a really detailed and interesting perspective on his ongoing experience with ozzy and sharon during the. He wrote most of the lyrics and worked closely with randy and later jake e lee to develop the songs. Bob daisleytalks blizzard of ozz, diary of a madman, bark at. Former ozzy osbourne bassist bob daisley, who wrote lyrics to many of the prince of darkness early albums, says the ozzman is mistaketh about the song suicide solution. Reading through every chapter, with the hundreds of corresponding photographs, is like accompanying bob on his journey. Bob daisley is the genious behind ozzys first 2 lps. I havent bought the book yet, but i do remember that the guy website admin i think i was in contact with named a much better price.
I hope eddie trunk interviews bob on his tv show, sharron would hate that. Not only is ozzy giving credit to the wrong songwriter, daisley says, ozzy is also sadly mistaken about. As a teenager, bob daisley first learned how to play the guitar, and then learned how to play the bass. Bobs book has long been something that fans have been clamoring for, and it will be available very shortly. Feb 19, 2018 bob daisley talks blizzard of ozz, diary of a madman, bark at the moon. Bob daisley bassist life, age, zodiac birthday celebs. As i said before we have so much amazing history to show in photos. Geddy lee will plot return to music after book tour iheartradio. Bob daisley says ozzy osbourne is wrong about who wrote. Bob daisley said he wrote the lyrics and it was about ozzy and had zip to do with bon. Salary, married, wedding, spouse, family robert john bob daisley born february 1950 is an australian musician and author.
I first got the idea of doing a book probably towards the end of the 80s. Eddie trunk about how he got the gig after randy rhoads. Jul 06, 20 ozzy is responsible for almost all the vocal melodies of his songs. The first time i played fretless wouldve been around the early 1970s but i began playing guitar in 1963 and bass in 1964.
By 1977 he was asked to audition for ritchie blackmores rainbow. Fretless questions, player bio, photos, videos, music, and more. But what is wild is finding out that bob daisley wrote most of the lyrics on the first two albums. Discussion in music corner started by jwb1231970, apr 27. Featuring a c ircle of friends including fellow living loud band mate jimmy barnes and deep purple vocalist ian gillan, the resulting album is a rocking, thoughtfullyarranged blues affair. Which he replies to nearly every question asked, the same as he does on his facebook page. Jul 22, 20 bob had won a righteous law suit against them in 1996, and now, more truth for facts sake. The rob zombie shredder discusses how the current covid19 pandemic has affected the band, the difference between performing with rob zombie and his side band, the creatures, the documentary hes working on, and more. I want to welcome my new followers from twitter and the interwebs. Ex ozzy osbourne bassist bob daisley talks to eddie trunk. Daisley discussed his autobiography, for facts sake, richie blackmore, randy rhoads. Eddie trunk serves another double shot on this episode in which he is first joined by guitarist john 5. It is not just bass playing that has made bob famous, however, as he is a bit of a wordsmith as well.
Bob daisley has played with the whos who of hard rock. Maybe most notably, daisley worked with ozzy osbourne throughout his early career, contributing bass and writing lyrics to the iconic. Eddie trunk speaks up for bob in an interview with dee. It is great and daisley rocks, as does the rest of the band. Bob daisleys hamer bass in hard rock cafe prague, 2011 uriah heep edit after leaving osbournes band the first time, daisley joined the reformed uriah heep in 1981 alongside kerslake and remained with them until the following year, recording two albums, abominog and head first, both of which helped to rekindle some interest in the band. It is inconsistent with what we know from his band mates from sabbath on through to his solo career and even including bob daisley, who has never made such a claim. An updated edition of the first book by vh1s music expert, eddie trunk known as a leading expert on all things hard rock and heavy metal, eddie trunk has updated and expanded this book with even more on the subject. Crowley and the rest of the songs on the albums blizzard of ozz and diary of a madman. Bob, also known for his contributions to rainbow and ozzy osbourne, was the driving force behind moore blues for.
The bassists storied career includes laying down the low end with chicken shack, mungo jerry, rainbow, dio and others. Daisley himself wrote the whole book, there are many pictures of the various moments of his life, from family, band mates, girlfriend, very impressive, definitely you will be glued to this book, guaranteed. Matter of fact, geezer,lemmy,bill ward, and most of all bob daisley all have mentioned ozzy and his ability knack for coming up with melodies. From widowmaker, to black sabbath, to rainbow, to ozzy osbourne, to mothers armythe list goes on ad infinitum. This is the long awaited auto biography of he man behind the madman. He has received classical music training, and was influenced earlyon by the work of jazz drummers buddy rich and gene krupa.
He reflects on moores life and how the album came together, discusses the magic of irish soul, dishes on his contributions to ozzys solo records, and much more. As bob explains, the postsabbath band that ozzy formed with randy rhoads on. May 31, 2012 without a doubt, bob daisley is one of the most influential bassists of all time. The view from the bass line for facts sake zrockr magazine. Bob daisley legendary bassist and songwriter, that played on ozzy, rainbow, uriah heep, gary moore, black sabbath and yngwie malmsteen.
According to bob daisley, ozzy osbourne is many things, but hes not a lyricist. Bob daisley s history with the osbournes over the years, many people have written in to the website to ask bob daisley about his work with ozzy and the legal action taken against the osbournes. For over four decades, daisley has laid down the low end for everyone from mungo jerry to rainbow to ozzy osbourne to gary moore. Pages in category songs written by bob daisley the following 22 pages are in this category, out of 22 total. If you wish to purchase more than one copy, please contact email protected the book measures 11. Find bob daisley discography, albums and singles on allmusic. Vinnie vincent kiss, joe elliot def leppard and neal schon journey, king diamond mercyful fate, steve perry journey, slash guns n roses, and geddy lee rush. Bob daisley s hamer bass in hard rock cafe prague, 2011 uriah heep edit after leaving osbournes band the first time, daisley joined the reformed uriah heep in 1981 alongside kerslake and remained with them until the following year, recording two albums, abominog and head first, both of which helped to rekindle some interest in the band. Without a doubt, bob daisley is one of the most influential bassists of all time. Having cut his teeth playing bass guitar for english blues outfit chicken shack in the early 70s, bob daisley is an australian musician and songwriter most prominently known for his work with ozzy osbourne and gary moore. Bobs birthstone is amethyst and birth flower is violet.
Bob daisleys history with the osbournes bob daisley. For more information or to order the book, go here. This book is the culmination of decades of an extraordinary life spent in music and bob daisley recalls it all with candour and a quirky wit that is as unique as the man himself. Ozzy always comes up with the melodies and song ideas and maybe a lyric here or there. Bob daisley was the writer of the first 4 ozzy albums, but didnt play on the 4th. I really recommend everyone reads his book for facts sake to get a really detailed and interesting perspective on his ongoing experience with ozzy and sharon during the 1980s, including the later lawsuits etc. I highly recommend this for fans of daisley or ariel bender. Join eddie and his famous friends in rock and entertainment every week for a rollicking good time. Apr 01, 2011 eddie trunk has been sharing his love of hard rock and heavy metal with fans for more than twentyfive years.
Apr 27, 2018 it is inconsistent with what we know from his band mates from sabbath on through to his solo career and even including bob daisley, who has never made such a claim. Vinnie vincent kiss, joe elliot def leppard and neal schon journey, king diamond mercyful fate, steve perry journey, slash guns n roses, and geddy lee. Ultimate rhoads view topic is bob daisleys book for real. The official youtube for australian rock legend bob daisley who has been at the forefront of classic rock for nearly 40 years. Essentially, this is the story of daisleys life, from his birth in 1950 in australia, right up to the latter years. Bob daisley and lee kerslake respond to frankie banalis. Bob daisley was born on february, 1950, in sydney, australia career. The cover of for facts sake refers to it as an autobiography by bob daisley. If it werent for bob daisley, ozzy wouldnt even have a solo career. Eddie trunk live, which airs on siriusxm radios boneyard channel, and the fmsyndicated eddie trunk rocks, heard live in new york city on q104. Eddie trunk will film a new interview series called inside out with eddie trunk at the iridium and this long form discussion show will feature ace frehley as the first guest. Give bob daisley and lee kerslake what they deserve. In fact, nearly every one of you reading this right now has probably played his bass lines, whether you know it or not.
That metal show eddie trunk talk show vh1 classic tshirt short sleeve white m. In fact, nearly every one of you reading this right now has probably played his bass lines, whether you know it. Bob has kindly agreed to answer some of the most frequently asked questions and a few of my own. But eddie trunk as much as i like him destroyed that chance by publically outing ozzy. Former ozzy osbourne collaborator bob daisley has denied the suggestion that his latest lawsuit amounts to harassment of the black sabbath frontman. Aug 10, 2017 news ozzy osbourne bob daisley lee kerslake frankie banali hard rock last month, more than a few eyebrows were raised when famed quiet riot drummer frankie banali told songfacts writer greg prato that he was the one who came up with the explosive drum fill that opens ozzy osbournes 1981 classic over the mountain. Bob daisley was in london recently for a book signing to promote his autobiography for facts sake which took place at the vintage guitar emporium in new kings road, london sw6. Rush frontman geddy lee has announced two book signing events for geddy lees big beautiful book. Oct 07, 20 bob daisley was in london recently for a book signing to promote his autobiography for facts sake which took place at the vintage guitar emporium in new kings road, london sw6. Bob daisley is a 70 years old bassist, who was born in february, in the year of the tiger and is a aquarius.
He also tells tells who he played forwith and when,and there is a lot of musicians. Bob is recognized,however by his real fans,myself being included. Bob daisley is a legend and responsible for a lot of the early success ozzy had as a solo artist. Last month, more than a few eyebrows were raised when famed quiet riot drummer frankie banali told songfacts writer greg prato that he was the one who came up with the explosive drum fill that opens ozzy osbournes 1981 classic over the mountain. For facts sake bob daisley book now available on amazon.
Bob daisley book for facts sake bob daisley playing fretless bass fretless questions. Orders received after that date will not be eligible for a signed copy. He wrote the songs on the first three albums with rhoads and then jake e. Bob daisley reveals who wrote what in ozzy osbourne first. It contains songs from the first and second unreleased, i believe albums performed live. Donate to the eddie trunk archive date guests notes link. He is best known for his associations with vanilla fudge.
Best of trunk nation special new years eve 2018 edition clips from 6 of eddies biggest interviews of 2018. Daisley wspolpracowal z takimi wykonawcami jak ozzy osbourne, black sabbath, uriah heep, rainbow, gary moore, yngwie malmsteen, living loud, jon lord, chicken shack, mungo jerry, widowmaker. And then through the 90s, when id do interviews or when id tell people funny stories and anecdotes and things, so many people used say, oh, youve got to put that in a book. Bob daisley talks blizzard of ozz, diary of a madman, bark at the moon. And just as geezer butler supplied his words in black sabbath, daisley wrote the lyrics for crazy train, flying high again, mr. On this jam packed triple shot of the eddie trunk podcast, which was recorded in front of a live audience at house of blues in houston, t. This event is free to enter to the first 100 to arrive. The show will feature the best hard rock and heavy metal from artists including black sabbath, metallica, and judas priest, and will often feature interviews with some of rocks greatest musicians. Others strike false notes in a bid to be consistent. In his book, daisley credits ozzy with composing his own vocal melodies, no. I cannot think of a better way to describe the book than that. Bob daisley was born on february, 1950 in sydney, new south wales, australia as robert daisley.
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