And I'm positive that was the only reason she got back with my dad. Did Don Arden actually sign an affidavit supporting your claim against the Osbournes? Apart from the equipment itself, the way it comes out obviously has a lot to do with my playing influences in the '60s, people who shaped my style. Jake and I couldn't be credited for the writing for that reason, although we did get our performance credits. 10. In fact I suggested to Gary Moore that he should do Albert King's Oh Pretty Woman on his blues album, and if you listen to the way the original song goes, the intro especially, you can tell where Clapton got Strange Brew from. Lee and I still had to pay the ongoing incidental costs which were considerable and Lee almost lost his house because of the expense. The musician recalled in an interview with The Vinyl Guide when he was told by Ozzy and Sharon to go in the studio and re-recorded Bob Daisley‘s bass of Osbourne’s classic solo albums. Posted on October 17, 2007 by dladmin. You have had an amazing career. No one was ever harassed. theme. After the show, I went backstage and met up with a Jet employee, Arthur Sharp, who I'd known from Widowmaker days. He won't change; he's almost predictable in his unpredictability! Neil had to go off on something else, leaving Gary with three tracks still to do. Bob has kindly agreed to answer some of the most frequently asked questions and a few of my own. We were all doing too much in writing the songs, arranging them and then producing the album to take a back seat in a 'backing band', so when the suggestion of 'The Blizzard of Ozz' was made we agreed on that one because it at least sounded like a band name. By that time our case had been reviewed at least twice in court by a judge via a 'summary judgement' - which is a procedure where a case is analysed to decide if it has merit or not - and ours was deemed credible and with merit by the judge with most issues/claims remaining intact after the first judgement but we lost a few with the second. And just as Geezer Butler supplied his words in Black Sabbath, Daisley wrote the lyrics for "Crazy Train," "Flying High Again," "Mr. Crowley" and the rest of the songs on the albums Blizzard of Ozz and Diary of a Madman. Steal Away the Night: The 'steal away' part was Ozzy's, I think we used it in another song originally but didn't suit it as much as where it ended up. Nine months ago, Sharon and Ozzy announced that Daisley had re-signed his U.S. publishing to their Blizzard Music Limited company after the 35-year reversion period. I wrote the lyrics about how life can be a strange voyage and was inspired by a Buddhist text entitled 'A Ship to Cross the Sea of Suffering'. I first got the idea of doing a book probably towards the end of the '80s. Having said that, I think they're all good — there's more variety on this album, with a more melodic feel. 22. After he'd recorded the piece, Ozzy wasn't sure if he wanted it on the album and neither were the record company reps. It was very nerve-wracking, but very enjoyable, and the gigs went really well. You see, Randy wasn't a lyricist and neither is Ozzy really — he comes up with ideas for songs, whether it's a melody line or an actual idea for a title — so necessity being the mother of invention, I had to do it because no-one else was…". I made sure CBS signed Ozzy on a solo deal because I didn't want to waste my time negotiating with the lawyers representing other members of Blizzard. It was recently announced that the original recordings of 'Blizzard of Ozz' and 'Diary of a Madman' are to be released as a 30th anniversary package with your and Lee's performances restored in all their glory. Goodbye to Romance: Ozzy had a few lines ready for this one, including the title but I wrote most of the lyrics. When she and Ozzy got romantically involved during the first U.K. tour in late 1980, she took over the day-to-day management and eventually, later, exclusive management in 1982. If this is true, it's very good news for the fans. In interview he talked about the first two Ozzy solo albums with The Metal Voice and revealed who wrote what on them. Although it would be billed as Ozzy's first two solo albums, the real creative power behind the throne lay with a trio of musicians: guitarist Randy Rhoads, Rainbow bassist Bob Daisley, and drummer Lee Kerslake, who was with rock group Uriah Heep. Mind you, they were touring with Ozzy immediately before the recording, and it's their pics that appear on the sleeve, for whatever reason. Steve wasn't prepared to act as a witness in pursuing Don for perjury as they'd been friends for many years. It soon became blatantly obvious that the motives behind her agreed reconciliation with her dad, when it eventually took place, were of a mercenary, ulterior nature which served her selfish agenda. After that though, Lee and I were out, and in came Rudy Sarzo and Tommy Aldridge to promote those albums with a tour. So we got together and it worked out fine. In her book Sharon claims the horrific loss of life in the 9/11 terror attack on New York's World Trade Center prompted her to make peace. I Don't Know: I think the title was Ozzy's but I wrote all the lyrics of the song except one line - 'ya gotta believe in foolish miracles' - which was also Ozzy's. To be fair, Ozzy's melodies and scat singing before lyrics were written sometimes influenced what I wrote, the lyrics were written to fit his phrasing on most songs. The tracks played by Daisley and drummer Lee Kerslake on both albums were replaced on a previous reissue after Daisley and Kerslake sued Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne over royalties. Jeb: I am very thrilled you wrote this book. I wrote it from a standpoint of the 'demon alcohol' singing the song to a weak alcoholic. Bob Daisley has thanked fans for their support after Sharon Osbourne slammed him as a "sad old fuck" who "can't get over the fact" that he was fired from Ozzy Osbourne's solo band.. Daisley… Bob talks about Dixie Lee who was in Ozzy Osbourne band for 2 weeks. Bob Daisley was in London recently for a book signing to promote his autobiography, ‘For Fact’s Sake’, which took place at the Vintage Guitar … Well, one day I picked up a music paper and read, 'Dio joins Black Sabbath!' Yeah. Gibson Keddie DLTSP chats with our friend Bob Daisley from his home in Sydney Australia about his early influences, holding the bottom with Rainbow, Uriah Heap and Black Sabbath. No, the only time we took legal action against the Osbournes was when we finally found out where our royalties for 'Blizzard' and 'Diary' were going - into their pockets. I … The tracks played by Daisley and drummer Lee Kerslake on both albums were replaced on a previous reissue after Daisley and Kerslake sued Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne over royalties. — and I got the gig. Is there any rack equipment involved in your sound? I liked the musical style and direction and his vocal melodies, and he liked my lyrics and playing; we got on personally very well too. As history and evidence have shown, the credits on 'Diary' were inaccurate and blatantly misleading with Kerslake's drumming performances being credited to Tommy Aldridge and my bass performances going to Rudy Sarzo. A train ticket was arranged for me and on the 14th of November I caught the train to Stafford station where Ozzy met me. DLTSP chats with our friend Bob Daisley from his home in Sydney Australia about his early influences, holding the bottom with Rainbow, Uriah Heap and Black Sabbath. So I start out wanting to form a band with Ronnie Dio, he ends up joining Sabbath and I end up playing for Ozzy! Again, the credits on the album were down to yours truly and Dave Spitz, who hadn't played a note on it! It's all pretty straight. Bob Daisley said in a 2010 interview with his web site that he had not been contacted about the 30th-anniversary editions of "Blizzard Of Ozz" and "Diary Of A Madman". This is a very brief description, a detailed account of the full history will be included in my book. BD. Needless to say, by focusing on the most frequently asked questions, we've only mentioned six of around sixty albums that you've worked on, so far, in your extraordinary career alongside many of Music's legendary performers. Don Arden was in the process of helping us and meeting with our lawyers in preparation of his statement/affidavit when Sharon found out. Carmine Appice sued them in 1984 after being fired from the 'Bark at the Moon' tour when he'd been contracted for the whole world tour. He's regarded almost as the godfather of that type of music over there, and the queues stretch down the street when the word gets round that he's looking for players! During a tea break I said to Ozzy in his kitchen that I thought the other two were nice chaps and good players but not what I considered 'world class' and if he wanted to get serious about the band I'd be interested but we'd have to find top-notch players. As Bob explains, the post-Sabbath band that Ozzy formed with Randy Rhoads on … Lee Kerslake and I met with Don in London on the 12th of September, 2000 and all was discussed and agreed by the three of us that Don would help in our case. Maybe a word or two from Ozzy and some inspiration from his phrasing but all my idea. Willie Weeks was another influence. 'Gimme that bass..!'. I love working with Gary: the music is great and we have some terrific laughs, which is just as important — if it's no fun, then it's not worth doing. Well I'd say that those sales figures from back then and from the U.S. only, would be much higher by now, certainly into double figures for current times in world-wide sales. A simple 'young rebels' theme. One musician who's familiar with the frantic phone call from the depths of a studio somewhere is bass player and rock band stalwart, Bob Daisley…Interview by Gibson Keddie. As history also shows, I was asked back time and time again. Don's daughter Sharon phoned me in London from L.A. to see if I knew any guitarists for Ozzy's band which was being planned. It was very frustrating to put so much work into a recording and then see someone else take all the credit for the writing but that's what we agreed to so there's not a lot we can do now. 8. The dispute centers around the royalties for Ozzy‘s “Blizzard Of Ozz” and “Diary Of A Madman” albums, which were released in 1980 and 1981. We expected, or at least weren't surprised that they would insult us but to insult the memory of Randy Rhoads and disregard the record-buying public was a low act that showed their true colours. During the U.K. tour in 1980 after the release of the first album, and when Sharon had become part of the scene, Ozzy and Sharon began asking me to agree to getting rid of Lee and have Tommy Aldridge in the band but I would never agree; they were trying to fix something that wasn't broken. I always buy them to play, because vintage instruments feel so inviting, and the best ones feel as if they have songs in them, so that's important from a psychological point of view. Bob Daisley said in a 2010 interview with his web site that he had not been contacted about the 30th-anniversary editions of “Blizzard Of Ozz” and “Diary Of A Madman”. Like guitar, a lot of it is down to equipment, but the rest is in the mind. I wrote it about the hypocrisy within organized religion, the brainwashing, mind control, paedophilia and manipulation through guilt, and that if that's what equates to the 'light' then I'll wait for the 'darkness'. Such a funky player. Our case went to High Court in London in 1986, with Lee's and my victory resulting in a payout from Don/Jet. What was the outcome of your case against Don Arden and Jet Records? BD. Ozzy, Randy, Randy's girlfriend Jody and I had been to see a porn flick in Soho, London and Randy called it a 'bone movie' which I don't think I'd ever heard. At the time it was too much drugs and booze for Ozzy. Tonight: Ozzy had originally sung 'just a kiss before we say goodnight' to open the song but I thought that was a bit soppy so changed the idea to someone down and out on the street. Our lawyers went to the Appeals Court which denied our case a hearing and then the same thing happened when they tried the Supreme Court. The idea came from a Kinks' song I heard on the radio one night driving back home from Ridge Farm. After Rainbow I was at a bit of a loose end and did a couple of nondescript sessions. Fuck knows how I came up with that one…. :-) Why did you go back to work with Ozzy time and time again? Bob Daisley Vs. Ozzy Osbourne. The first time I went back was to write and record for the 'Bark at the Moon' album, at a time when Lee and I were suing Don Arden and Jet Records for non payment of performance royalties from the sales of the 'Blizzard of Ozz' and 'Diary of a Madman' albums and lack of due accreditation on 'Diary'. It had never been considered a 'solo project', it had been a band from day one when Randy, Ozzy and I began working together writing songs and auditioning drummers. A while back, I also did some work with Mungo Jerry; definitely no guitar heroes there, but Ray Dorset was such a nice guy to work with that it was good fun. Then he told me that he knew a guitarist in Los Angeles who was a guitar teacher at a music school, a great player by the name of Randy Rhoads. Bob Daisley said in a 2010 interview with his web site that he had not been contacted about the 30th-anniversary editions of "Blizzard Of Ozz" and "Diary Of A Madman". Interview conducted by Cameron Edney. The idea was a 'thinking outside of the square' theme with the obvious rebelliousness. BD. Bob Daisley legendary bassist and songwriter, that played on Ozzy, Rainbow, Uriah Heep, Gary Moore, Black Sabbath and Yngwie Malmsteen. The same judge who had previously judged our case as having merit, announced that now we didn't have a case. I phoned Don after I'd heard that he was no longer an ally for us, and had made up with Sharon. FB: What influenced you to … I wrote and played on the first album 'Blizzard of Oz' and on 'Diary of a Madman', although on 'Diary…' the bass credit goes to Rudy Sarzo, and the drums credit to Tommy Aldridge, both of whom didn't play a note — it was down to Lee Kerslake and myself. Bob: I’ve heard that from a lot of people, so I am really pleased about that. Interesting day in the heavy metal world. Update (August 19): Bob Daisley, the co-writer of “Crazy Train” who is suing Ozzy Osbourne for back royalties, laughed off the Osbourne camp’s response to the suit. Even he didn't like it and referred to it as 'The Ultimate Din'. They asked me to join the band but I'd only gone out because I'd had some time off from playing with Gary. 'You Looking at Me' was one of the first songs we wrote together. One Up the B-side: Specifically written as the commissioned B-side for a single release, hence the title. Bill and Charlie in the Stones… I always thought they were a brilliant rhythm section. I suppose they were trying to keep it sweet as he was probably going to join them again for the tour. Bob Daisley said in a 2010 interview with his web site that he had not been contacted about the 30th-anniversary editions of "Blizzard Of Ozz" and "Diary Of A Madman". I had co-written a lot of the music with Jake E. Lee in Palm Springs while Ozzy was in The Betty Ford Clinic there. In the interview Bob Daisley spoke about his time in Rainbow with Ronnie James Dio and goes in depth in regards to the writing and recording sessions on the classic Ozzy Osbourne albums, Blizzard of Ozz, Diary of a Madman, Bark at the … But yes, I wrote all the lyrics for that album except for 'Shot in the Dark'. BD. Interview with Bob Daisley. Sharon Osbourne made the following press statement in 2002…, "Bob Daisley and Lee Kerslake have harassed Ozzy and our family for several years. Again, maybe a word or two here and there from Ozzy but totally my idea. Are you ever annoyed by Ozzy's habit of chopping and changing his line-ups, bearing in mind the fact that you seem to be his failsafe option? One musician who's familiar with the frantic phone call from the depths of a studio somewhere is bass player and rock band stalwart, Bob Daisley…Interview by Gibson Keddie. A song about Voodoo without mentioning the word. Right at the start, after we'd sorted the band's line-up out, we got the first album done, did a mini-tour, then straight back into the studio to write and record the second 'Diary…' album. The guy was probably a little inexperienced, and whatever Ozzy wanted to happen in the studio wasn't happening. Something quite unusual for me to write - a love song. Maybe he's more excited about this project than he has been about others, or the pressure of this album being so late has pushed him a bit more. Crazy Train: The title was mine and 99% of the lyrics were mine. Now You See It (Now You Don't): My title and lyrics. So Geddy Lee sat down and learned about his own craft, and fed this new-found enthusiasm into the book, which explores the history of the instrument and includes interviews with the likes of John Paul Jones, Adam Clayton, Robert Trujillo, Bill Wyman, Les Claypool and Bob Daisley. Given Don Arden's statement that Ozzy's "command of the English language is minimal" and Ozzy's own admission that he can't play an instrument, how is it that Ozzy is the only person credited for songwriting on 'Bark At The Moon'? In the studio you mess about with the signal to get the best sound for the song, but I like to have that 'growl' in my sound, which is why I prefer to drive the 10" speakers in the Ampeg cab — not so it distorts or breaks up, but just to give that kind of rough edge to the sound. Ozzy, who had just signed to Jet, was there that night and Arthur introduced us. They got Dad to confirm Sharon was responsible for their missing cash. From the Diaries of the Madman, the Rock & Roll Rebel himself, Bob Daisley, comes this interview, For Fact’s Sake. Bob Daisley I actually got Hamer in America, they made me a bass once that I ended up not using very much cause it didn't quite feel right but I got them to make it in the shape and complete design of a Stratocaster with a slightly bigger body than the Stratocaster guitar cause it was a bass but it looked just like a Strat and I got them to put Gibson Pickups on it so it would sound like an EB-3, play like a … I first got the idea of doing a book probably towards the end of the '80s. Bob Daisley interview – Part 3. At the beginning, we'd give someone another chance if the first song hadn't sounded too good, but it soon became a case of, 'Next…' as soon as we felt that it wasn't working out. Bob Daisley said in a 2010 interview with his web site that he had not been contacted about the 30th-anniversary editions of "Blizzard Of Ozz" and "Diary Of A Madman". Believe me, we went through drummer after drummer… we must've auditioned about forty or fifty! All promotional posters, photos and press referred to us as 'The Blizzard of Ozz'. Ozzy had auditioned Randy Rhoads in L.A. in 1979 but although an attempt at putting a band together was made, it only lasted a day or so. Believer: My title and lyrics. 11. Don Arden had signed Black Sabbath to his Jet Records label but when the Sabs fired Ozzy for being 'out of it' and non-productive, Don decided to keep Ozzy. My message was directed at Ozzy to 'look ahead' and not get stuck in the past regarding his dismissal from Black Sabbath, which was still bothering him. Bob Daisley: The first time I played fretless would’ve been around the early 1970s but I began playing guitar in 1963 and bass in 1964. Date online: April 18, 2005. So we wrote 'You Said It All'. I got as far as six sets and was then told I'd done enough for the moment. That was around '84. Who is Steven Machat and how does he know so much about what went on? In the earlier days of The Beatles he was playing like a demon, and I think that that may have been down to John Lennon's presence and inspiration, because he doesn't demonstrate it to the same effect later on. Bob Daisley Interview. But that's showbusiness I suppose…. Did you or Lee ever try to get other musicians involved in your legal action against the Osbournes? I remember exactly what happened for that accusation to have come about. They wanted someone who played with a pick, who could be precise, and so I was introduced to Ritchie, who had a listen to the Widowmaker album and thought it was good. In his book 'Gods, Gangsters & Honour', Steven Machat gives his thoughts and observations on events surrounding The Blizzard of Ozz…. Shockwaves/HardRadio Podcast #42 — in which host Bob Nalbandian interviews legendary bassist Bob Daisley (OZZY OSBOURNE, RAINBOW, BLACK SABBATH, URIAH HEEP, GARY MOORE) and original JUDAS PRIEST vocalist Al Atkins — is available for download at this location (M4A file, 28 MB). I'm not a vintage snob. • November 1991, Randy Rhoads Documentary - Bob Daisley Speaks Out. But he knows I've never let him down over the years. First and foremost, we were still good friends and Ozzy and I worked productively well together. Bob Daisley interview – Part 1. Bob Daisley. Nearly all the lyrics are mine. Bob Daisley. McCartney was a big influence — that driving bass beat on Paperback Writer, and Rain, or the variety of styles on 'Rubber Soul', 'Revolver' and, to an extent, 'Sgt Pepper'. So he flew Randy over and the three of us hit it off really well. Former Ozzy Osbourne bassist Bob Daisley is suing the Black Sabbath frontman for $2 million in unpaid royalties. I haven't a clue as to what the 'bonus material' might be. Bob Daisley is a true pioneer in the Hard rock & Heavy metal industry. Neither Lee nor I have been contacted, considered or consulted in the decision to re-release the original recordings. Next up was 'Bark at the Moon'; I only wrote for 'Ultimate Sin' because Ozzy decided he wanted a change again. Sure enough, both Kerslake and Daisley were fired in the summer of 1981 and their names were erased from the album as if they'd never existed. I thought of writing it about a U.F.O. He used Phil Soussan, who lasted for one record and one tour, then he got me back to do 'No Rest For The Wicked', writing and playing… then this phone call out of the blue. Is it true that when the band was asked to do two shows in one day, at the Palladium in New York, you demanded double pay and double travel expenses, and was this the reason you were both fired? "That was when I really got into writing lyrics," he goes on, "while we were rehearsing for the first tour and album. The London Jet Records office/David Arden managed Ozzy/The Blizzard of Ozz from conception until after the first album was recorded and released. Bob Daisley Interview - July 2006. Bob Daisley. Immediately following that an accompanying live video had to be shot in Ireland, followed by some more gigs, and I was asked if I could do those as well. The title came from a movie of the same name which I'd seen starring Vincent price. By Graham Fieldhouse, February 2007 Bob Daisley has played bass with many of the hard rocks greats; performing on numerous albums by the likes of Mungo Jerry, Rainbow, Ozzy Osbourne and Gary Moore to name a few. Bob Daisley interview – Part 3. S.A.T.O. Not all of the music was… er… my cup of tea, though! So after that we didn't have a chance of nailing Don for perjury and his reversed affidavit which erroneously stated that we'd offered him a bribe to be our witness, further damaged our case. So we wrote 'You Said It All'. No Bone Movies: Title and lyrics all mine. Some of the lyrics were his too but about 90% were mine. And finally, are you going to receive royalties for your performances from the sales of this special edition? BD. When Randy, Lee and I first worked up the music for the song without Ozzy, he came in the next day, heard what we had and said, "Who the fuck do you think I am, Frank Zappa?". 5. Who managed the band from day one and when did Sharon get involved? Bass player Bob Daisley is back for 10 more Q's! As our case against them progressed, former bassist Phil Soussan began a lawsuit against them for unpaid royalties in regards to the song 'Shot in the Dark' which appeared on the 'Ultimate Sin' album but I/we had no contact with him. The first thing they said was. I co-wrote the music with Jake and I wrote all the lyrics with the exception of a line or word or two from Ozzy. The vast majority of messages we receive at the site, are about the 'Blizzard of Ozz' and 'Diary of a Madman' albums and the trials and tribulations that surround them. I've played with a few, but I presume you mean Ritchie Blackmore in particular? Ozzy had used that name, which had been suggested by his by-then deceased father, when Ozzy left Sabbath in 1978 to form his own band, which didn't last and he went back to Sabbath. Bob Daisley is a true pioneer in the Hard rock & Heavy metal industry. The title actually came from a very 'straight' bloke who asked me a question about drugs. The one thing that stands out in my mind from when the record was first released is an interview Ozzy did with the magazine 'International Musician'. I wrote it about being screwed by record companies and being lied to, a premonition me thinks…. BD. You're No Different: Ozzy's title. The mind boggles…. But when Sharon took control of Ozzy's career, she seemed to take against anyone who threatened Ozzy's image of creative genius or, more to the point, threatened her meal ticket. When I first mentioned the possibility of working with Ozzy to others in the business the general opinion wasn't very high, he had a reputation that didn't command much respect after he was fired from Black Sabbath for being a lazy drunk. Bob Daisley Interview. Bob Daisley's Hamer bass in Hard Rock Cafe Prague, 2011 Uriah Heep [ edit ] After leaving Osbourne's 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. I understood Don making up with Sharon because he'd never seen his grandchildren and I knew he missed his daughter but I was surprised that Sharon had made up with him, until of course, the arrival of the affidavit which explained everything. I've got an album he played on with Donnie Hathaway that really grooves! He has to withdraw his testimony. 16. Ozzy did come up with a couple of lines in this one too though. That was back in 1977, remember, and Ronnie James Dio was singing, Cozy Powell was on drums and a guy called David Stone played the keyboards. Diary of a Madman: My title and lyrics. BD. We knew the business and what we were entitled to and that sometimes rubbed both Ozzy and Sharon up the wrong way, especially with Lee as he and Sharon didn't always see eye to eye. All the sessions of “Blizzard of Ozz” and “Diary of a Madman” on Cassette. 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