Daisleys autobiography for facts sake was published in august 20. Daisley uses mark bass heads, and picato strings since 1972. Steve talks to australian bassist and lyricist bob daisley about his tellall book for facts sake. Bob daisley was born on february, 1950, in sydney, australia career. 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. For facts sake by bob daisley book bob daisley by bob daisley. After cutting his teeth in a succession of groups as a teen, daisley got a first real taste of the rock n roll life as a member of the australian group kahvas jute, who released the album wide open in 1970. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up.
He also tells tells who he played forwith and when,and there is a lot of musicians. To celebrate the release of legendary bassist bob daisleys new autobiography, entitled for facts sake, the randy rhoads society on facebook the largest gathering of randy fans on the planet have conducted a multipart interview to honor the occasion. Bob has written and performed and recorded with some of the worlds most renowned rock bands including rainbow, uriah heep, widowmaker, blizzard of ozz ozzy osbourne, black sabbath, gary moore band, and many more. He also says he could have contributed photos to the accompanying coffee table book. Mrs browns bbc panel show is like a concussed qi if it stood for quantifiably inane look out, brendan ocarroll has a new role as a quizshow host. Ozzy retaliated by deleting and rerecording daisleys parts. We are proud to recommend the autobiography by bob daisley entitled for facts sake.
Book description thompson music, moonee ponds, australia, 20. There has been considerable legal flotsam surrounding his work with osbourne, but the story here is the songs. Bob sent along a few physical facts about the book. Bobs autobiography, for facts sake thompson music 20, only confirms what we figured to be true. Exozzy osbourne bassist bob daisley talks to eddie trunk about for facts sake book audio. You will receive an alert when the book is available for less than the new or used price you specify. Former ozzy osbourne bandmate bob daisley dishes dirt on last years. One morning i just woke up and i thought for facts sake because for fucks sake is a very common saying and is pretty universal. Recently sued ozzy for royalties for his parts on his earliest solo albums. This is the autobiography of bob daisley, australian bassist and songgwriter who appeared with black sabbath, rainbow, ozzy osbourne, and uriah heep, among others. Written entirely by acclaimed bassist, songwriter and lyricist bob daisley, for facts sake is a fascinating account of a journey that led him to work with some of the biggest names in rock. Written entirely by acclaimed bassist, songwriter and lyricist bob da. 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.
Written entirely by acclaimed bassist, songwriter and lyricist bob daisley, for facts sake is a fascinating account of a journey that led him to. First of all, the book is written entirely by bob and only by bob with no coauthors or ghostwriters involved. Legendary bassist bob daisley ozzy osbourne, rainbow, uriah heep, gary moore, black sabbath has announced a book signing for his upcoming autobiography, for facts sake. As a teenager, bob daisley first learned how to play the guitar, and then learned how to play the bass. Plus exclusive video interview with bob daisley and lee. He wrote the songs on the first three albums with rhoads and then jake e. I cannot think of a better way to describe the book than that. Bob daisley autobiography for facts sake poffys movie mania. Those featured in the story include ritchie blackmore, randy rhoads, gary moore, tony iommi, ronnie dio, ozzy and sharon osbourne, bon scott, john bonham. Utopia records is australias largest heavy metal and hard rock specialty independent record store.
For facts sake bob daisley book now available on amazon. Others strike false notes in a bid to be consistent. Treasures displayed in the book include daisleys handwritten lyrics to the. In addition to the book, ive designed my own signatureseries bass. Hi everyone, at last, my autobiography for facts sake is ready to roll. Bob daisley on new autobiography for facts sake this is. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Many suggest too many ghostchefs in the writingkitchen. Here, bob explains how they were crafted and offers his insights on randy rhoads. Mark taylor was there and got to interview bob daisley as well as drummer lee kerslake who was with daisley in both blizzard of ozz and uriah heep and you can watch. Trivia 5 former bass player for ritchie blackmores rainbow.
It covers my whole life and my fiftyyear career in music, and features everyone that ive ever worked withchicken shack, mungo jerry, widowmaker, rainbow, the blizzard of ozz, uriah heep, ozzy and sharon osbourne. He has also worked with prominent rock acts including black sabbath, rainbow, gary moore and uriah heep, amongst. Moosehead1966, kodiakblair, holmebass and 2 others like this. For facts sake and in an interview with rock cellar magazine. Ex ozzy osbourne bassist bob daisley talks to eddie trunk. This landmark album took metal in a new direction in the early 1980s, inspiring new generations of rock bands and fans. Were very pleased to tell you that you can now purchase a copy of bob daisleys autobiography, for facts sake. Former ozzy osbourne bandmate bob daisley dishes dirt on last. Legendary bassist bob daisley will release his autobiography for facts sake next month the book covers his entire life and fiftyyear career in music and features everyone that hes ever worked with including rainbow, uriah heep, ozzy and sharon osbourne, gary moore, black sabbath, the notorious don arden, and many others. If it werent for bob daisley, ozzy wouldnt even have a solo career. A good chunk of for facts sake involves daisleys continual efforts to get.
For facts sake bob daisley paperback published 20101 by thompson music. Bob daisley is the genious behind ozzys first 2 lps. Preferring to play the bass, he stuck with it for the rest of his career. Iconic bassist bob daisley has posted the following at his official website.
For facts sake is kind of street and it had a bit of humor to it. Bob is recognized,however by his real fans,myself being included. The store has existed since 1978 supplying sydney and australia with all things metal, hard rock, punk, alternative and anything in between. Well folks, at long last, my autobiography for facts sake is ready to roll. 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. Daisley, whose for facts sake autobiography came out last year. Where all of this would be enough to warrant a mountain of a book, bob also takes us into the fascinating world of the second tier, daisley as journeyman. Bobs autobiography, for facts sake thompson music 20, only confirms. An in depth interview with bob daisley discussing joining. Ill be doing a oneoff book signing in london while im there in august. Bob daisley discusses for facts sake autobiography with.
For facts sake by legendary bassist bob daisley is a captivating story of his life in and out of rock and roll and should be moved to the top of your reading list. Robert john daisley born february 1950 is an australian musician, songwriter and author. Its a rock and rollercoaster ride, meticulously detailed from bobs own madmans diary, detailing each remarkable step he took to share whiskeys with bon scott, stages with randy rhoads and studios. Essentially, this is the story of daisleys life, from his birth in 1950 in australia, right up to the latter years. Daisley is perhaps best known for working with english musician ozzy osbourne, for whom he contributed bass, backing vocals, coproduction and songwriting. The first time i heard the new recordings, i laughed and said, this is a. Bob daisley was born on february, 1950 in sydney, new south wales, australia as robert daisley. Written entirely by acclaimed bassist, songwriter and lyricist bob daisley, for facts sake is a fascinating account of a journey that led him to work with some of. Bassist bob daisleys autobiography gets august release q106. Bob daisleys autobiography, for facts sake, is available as a hardback from bobdaisley. Daisley has chronicled his adventures, which include work with rainbow, black sabbath, gary moore and uriah heep, in his autobiography, for facts sake. Restored and remastered from the original tapes for this definitive edition, this hard rock masterpiece showcases ozzys musical collaboration with late.
For facts sake by bob daisley meet your next favorite book. The cover of for facts sake refers to it as an autobiography by bob daisley. My ol pal lee kerslake will be there to meet and greet as well. Even without these amazing images, for facts sake would still succeed in telling a compelling story of a man who has spent nearly his entire life in the music industry.
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