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Former OZZY OSBOURNE Bassist BOB DAISLEY Putting Finishing Touches On His Memoir - Feb. 24, 2013
Former OZZY OSBOURNE bassist Bob Daisley is putting the finishing touches on his memoir, "For Facts Sake!", which he promises will explain his side of the story of the split with the legendary BLACK SABBATH singer. According to Daisley, he is "working on photo placement now" and the book "will be ready this year."

In a 2012 interview with Rock Cellar Magazine, Daisley revealed that the 30th-anniversary remastered reissues of Osbourne's classic early albums, 1980's "Blizzard Of Ozz" and 1981's "Diary Of A Madman", which came with a box set of previously unreleased live recordings, a coffee table book and other goodies, could have packed much more material than what actually made the release.

"There'd been talk about it during 2010, and it was then that I offered to supply tapes of our rehearsals and writing sessions, to go as proper bonus material," Daisley said. "And I just said that I wanted a royalty out of it, because it's my stuff. But they wouldn't do it because they didn't want to give me a royalty — they just wanted to buy it.

"So no agreement was made, and as a result the bonus material in the box set is minimal, which is unfortunate because I know the fans want to hear the stuff that I've got — recordings of the writing sessions, rehearsals and the songs taking shape. But the Osbournes wouldn't come to the table, y'know. I didn't even ask for an equal royalty, it was just a small royalty I wanted because it's my stuff…"

Daisley added that he had "literally hours and hours of tapes I've got from us writing those albums and rehearsing it" that could have been included in the package. "You can hear the songs changing, the different parts taking shape, and all this stuff would have been perfect bonus material for the box set," he said. "Sadly, the Osbournes are just too greedy and self-absorbed."

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". 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.

Daisley told the web site, "Neither Lee nor I have been contacted, considered or consulted in the decision to re-release the original recordings. As for royalties, we have not been approached for a reconciliation and have been offered and promised nothing."

Ozzy told The Pulse of Radio he was against the idea of replacing the original tracks when he found out about it. "Believe me, it wasn't my doing," he said. "I mean, I didn't know that was being done, 'cause Sharon was fighting all the legal things that were going down at the time. I said, 'What did you do that for?' And she said, 'The only way I could stop everything was if it went to that level.' And I said, 'You know what, whatever the circumstances were, I want the original thing back.' I mean, I wouldn't have done that."

The replacement tracks were played by current METALLICA bassist Robert Trujillo and FAITH NO MORE drummer Mike Bordin.

Daisley says that he and Kerslake were fired because of disagreements with Sharon over a number of things, including refusing to do two shows in one day out of worry that Ozzy would blow out his voice.

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posted by : JOSHSKORN
2/24/2013 7:38:31 PM
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Who?


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posted by : Zambo
2/24/2013 7:49:24 PM
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<facepalm>


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posted by : Devil's Chord
2/24/2013 10:20:46 PM
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Bob Daisley is a HUGE part of early Ozz solo success, that's who.


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posted by : NoneBuriedDeeper
2/25/2013 1:07:32 AM
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he co-wrote Ozzy's first 2 albums before the redheaded Cunt fucked shit up.


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COMMENT | '-- JOSHSKORN'
posted by : Tama Basher
2/24/2013 10:49:59 PM
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Daisley has done a combined 20 albums with Rainbow, Ozzy, Black Sabbath, Gary Moore, and Uriah Heep alone.

He's done more than that with a bunch of other bands.

If you don't know who Bob Daisley is, you're doing something wrong.




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posted by : JJJB
2/24/2013 11:26:02 PM
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FUCKIN LEGEND THAT'S WHO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Who the fuck are YOU?


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COMMENT | Must read
posted by : 40slams
2/24/2013 7:58:54 PM
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I will buy this


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COMMENT | Working Title: How Sharon Osbourne Fucked Me Over.
posted by : Green Machinist
2/24/2013 7:59:19 PM
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Although, if Randy, Puffy and the Crab actually recorded it together it probably would have been even cooler than the original.


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posted by : TheEagle
2/24/2013 8:01:22 PM
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Now that's a book I'd care to read. The guy has a lot to say about how "the Osbournes are just too greedy and self-absorbed".

We should also get a chapter featuring Trujillo and Bordin, asking them how they felt about replacing the tracks.


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COMMENT | This guy....
posted by : theredpill
2/24/2013 8:04:37 PM
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....sounds like he could start a band with Bill Ward! Maybe get Jake E Lee on guitar too.


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posted by : Megamoca coffee
2/24/2013 8:11:09 PM
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No Sharron = Original Black Sabbath and Ozzy still cool.


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COMMENT | whiff
posted by : I Live In My Mom's Basement
2/24/2013 8:34:18 PM
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I wonder if Sharon's hatchet wound smells more like halibut or mackerel. Mackerel, I bet.


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COMMENT | sadly....
posted by : creem of sum yung guy
2/24/2013 9:02:47 PM
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Ozzy is a joke now.


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COMMENT | fuck yes!!
posted by : Manik
2/24/2013 9:19:38 PM
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i 'll buy this!!!! real fucking metal era diary..... love to hear oozes real story!!!!!!


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COMMENT | I hope he rips
posted by : Armored Saint Rules
2/24/2013 9:25:35 PM
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$$$haron's greedy ass wide open!!!


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posted by : deerock
2/24/2013 9:25:43 PM
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This is a good book, the truth must come out and expose Sharon's greed and cruelty. Ozzy owes his solo career partly to this man, he should have at least looked back and appreciated what he's done.

Mr. Daisley, R. Rhoads and Lee Kerslake. Without them, Ozzy's solo career wouldn't have taken off, or the 2 greatest neo-classical heavy metal record of all time wouldn't have happened. (Blizzard & Diary)


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COMMENT | Obviously there's all the Ozzy stuff...
posted by : epac
2/24/2013 9:28:44 PM
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...but he played with Rainbow as well. I'm sure he's got some good Blackmore stories.


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COMMENT | Awesome
posted by : RiotAct666
2/24/2013 9:33:59 PM
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Bob is a legend & bass god. Look forward to this.


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posted by : me...?
2/24/2013 9:34:10 PM
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I'm gonna go out on a limb and say that Sharon does not look like a saint by the end of the book.


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COMMENT | HERE WE GO....
posted by : SLAYTANIC WAR RABBIT
2/24/2013 9:36:01 PM
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SHIT'S ABOUT TO GO DOWN PEOPLE. I'M GONNA ENJOY THIS.


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COMMENT | Whoever said "Who?" is a moron
posted by : Itwalksamongus
2/24/2013 9:55:33 PM
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I mean, really.

Bob Daisley is one hell of a bass player, and he has every right to be pissed off by getting fucked royally by both Sharon AND Ozzy Osbourne. Ozzy doesn't get a free pass because "Uhhh - I din't know..." Fuck that. Know your business. That sad I could def see not wanting rehearsal tapes released. But however you slice it, the Daisley/Osbournes sitauation has got to be one of the biggest - and saddest - fuck-overs in the history of music..


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COMMENT | That said
posted by : Itwalksamongus
2/24/2013 9:56:23 PM
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Typo


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COMMENT | a must read
posted by : kliffee
2/24/2013 10:14:25 PM
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can't wait to read this. sharon is a twat!


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posted by : Evil_Twin
2/24/2013 10:35:10 PM
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Who cares what he has to say about Sharon? He and Randy were the main songwriters behind Blizzard and Diary. I'm looking forward to reading about that period in history as well as his time with Rainbow and the rest of his career. Should be a great book!


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posted by : vitalsign
2/25/2013 12:04:41 AM
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Bob and Randy were not only the main songwriters but IMO the main talent of the Blizzard of Oz. Let's just call it like it is... Ozzy is not exactly a huge singing talent. He's had his moments here and there, sure. Golden voice? Not. Well trained? Not. Operatic? Definitely NOT. Without the real talent behind him he could never have made it as a solo artist.


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posted by : JOSHSKORN
2/25/2013 12:17:39 AM
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Yep didn't know who he is. I do now. The only names that come to mind in Ozzy's solo band are Ozzy, Randy Rhodes and Zakk Wylde.


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posted by : Megamoca coffee
2/25/2013 4:04:15 AM
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Go listen to Korn.


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posted by : zappafrank
2/25/2013 1:36:43 AM
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Will his discussion of Blizzard of Oz and Diary of a Madmen be ghost-written by Robert Trujillo?


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posted by : HORRORHOLIC
2/25/2013 7:39:08 AM
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Yes


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posted by : deerock
2/25/2013 1:47:36 AM
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@Joshkorn

That's why it's important - to me at least - to look at song writing credits on the back of CDs, LPs just to have an idea who the real brains behind the music you listen to..in Ozzy's case - Bob Daisley from Blizzard of Ozz to No Rest..(he wrote lyrics to No More Tears but wasn't used)

On topic, Ozzy's solo career only sky rocketed because he surrounded himself with professionals, like this man Bob Daisley. without this guys lyrics Ozzy's just a drunk whom no one in the business would take a chance, Bob took a chance and what did Ozzy do in return? He fucked him up real bad. Yeah, what a good role model Ozzy could be for all of us..lol


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posted by : vanbasten6247
2/25/2013 2:56:33 AM
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Agree.


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posted by : Smashing Blumpkins
2/25/2013 4:50:06 PM
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Even more important: READING THE FUCKING ARTICLE YOU'RE COMMENTING ON.

Go listen to some Skrillex, Josh's KoRn.


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COMMENT | Where the fuck
posted by : DirtyWaterDog
2/25/2013 1:52:36 AM
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is Bob now? What's the point? Love this guy but....... New material?


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COMMENT | One of the greatest metal lyricists ever
posted by : Icarus21
2/25/2013 6:46:52 AM
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Bob is a legend...period. Not only did he write most of Blizzard and Diary, even after firing him, Ozzy understood Bob's true musical merits and called him back for Bark at the Moon and at other points in his solo career, including when Zakk was a rookie. If Ritchie Blackmore selects you, you must be damn good. Even Iommi called him in to clean up Eternal Idol...underrated as well. Bob is a superior lyricists too. One of the greats. On the same playing field as the all mighty Geezer Butler.


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posted by : Lemmy's Mole
2/25/2013 9:15:42 AM
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You just know $haron already has lawyers lined up to go over this book and see how she can sue for royalties.


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COMMENT | Keanu Borgir
posted by : Itwalksamongus
2/25/2013 3:16:29 PM
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Wow - how original.

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posted by : zappafrank
2/25/2013 1:36:43 AM
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Will his discussion of Blizzard of Oz and Diary of a Madmen be ghost-written by Robert Trujillo?



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posted by : TheEagle
2/25/2013 6:18:13 PM
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Without this guy Ozzy wouldn't be anywhere close to where he's at right now. He was the talent behind his classic solo material.


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COMMENT | 400 Pqges
posted by : GtrDr
2/25/2013 9:06:45 PM
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Of this old woman bitch about how Sharon screwed him out of millions. No thanx


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COMMENT | I wish Ozzy made albums
posted by : teoag
2/26/2013 4:31:20 PM
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..that sounded like and had the edge of Blizzard & Diary. those albums are ~my~ classical music. Nothing in the world makes me feel like when I listen to Diary on the headphones or cranked to 11.


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