Bob Daisley-Talks Blizzard of Ozz, Diary of a Madman, Bark at the Moon Pt1

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Asked what he loves about his Markbass rig, Bob replies: "Portability and lightness--in weight--even though it sounds like it weighs a ton." Bob's amp of choice is the TA503. "The tube preamp gives it a warm, growly valve-amp sound without the bulk and weight of a full valve amp. Plenty of warmth, backbone and weight in the actual sound."
Jimmy Kay from Canada's The Metal Voice ( / themetalvoice ) recently spoke to legendary Ozzy Osbourne Black Sabbath, Rainbow, Gary Moore and Uriah Heep bassist and songwriter Bob Daisley.
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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 Moon, The Ultimate Sin and No Rest for the Wicked. As well Daisley talks about the court challenges he and drummer Lee Kerslake pursued over the years against Don Arden of Jet Records over unpaid royalties.
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[@stormbringercoming8105]

Bob Daisley is one of the great unsung heroes of hard rock. Total pro, team player and really humble. No pretentiousness. Kinda get the feeling that if you have a problem with Bob Daisley, the problem is you!

[@rickjensen2833]

I can hear the truth in him from his tone and choice of words.

[@wirelessone2986]

@Stormoringer Coming...I always read all these SAPPY poeple on YT calling their favorite millionaire Rock star being "CRIMINALLY UNDERATED"....But for BOB DAISLEY its absolutely true....he got caught in family squable between Sharon and her dad Bob Arden...and Daisley came up WAY short and really is "CRIMINALLY UNDERRATED "...after all the books have been written according to daisley and a lawyer that also wrote a book it came up that even OZZY helped Sharon against Daisley and Bob Arden had to choose Sharons side of things so he can see his grandkids...just crappy..but Im shure Daisley has more money than both of us...but it still sucks.

[@stormbringercoming8105]

@@vincevegas8529 No. But his wife takes care of that. Working for the Osborne’s is a slippery environment. There’s one way of doing things and it ain’t yours.

[@jasoncharles8651]

Ronnie James dio gives a full compliment to Bob. And zDio was no dummy.

[@bluespig1]

Bob Daisley is one of the greatest Rock Bass players & an amazing lyricist as it turns out. Ozzy owes it all to him.

[@hermitrob5481]

No Ozzy none of it happens at all. The planets were in alignment. No more, no less.

[@neplusultra4196]

@@hermitrob5481ozzy owes his post sabbath career to other people. Obviously if Ozzy wasn’t there, there would be no Ozzy. Ozzy and Sharon are thieves and cunts.

[@philwright2480]

Usually three sides to a story..side A ..side... B and the truth, but when it comes to Bob Daisly..I believe him 100%

[@markrago7217]

Nice

[@dangreen1565]

Exactly. Well said!!!

[@goopah]

Daisley kept a journal every day for his entire career, which makes his side more believable to me. Keeping such a journal would be good advice for anyone, really. For one thing, it helps when you are trying to recall how things went down. For another thing, lawyers love them, because a written record carries more weight in court than somebody just trying to recall something from memory. If you're a credible person plus having a written record, it's going to be difficult to dispute you. That's why, when I had a friend who was having a dispute with his landlord, I told him, 'Keep a record of every conversation you have with him. Dates, times, places, phone calls, everything.' Chances are, your opponent in court won't have bothered to do that.

[@rodmunch4879]

Yes no hesitation when he talks comes across as very believable.

[@atteljas]

@@goopah very true. With Ozzys way of living Id assume his stories how things with Bob went wouldnt be very reliable

[@shanegriffin2215]

Without Bob and Lee, there would be no Ozzy solo career. Period. His best albums were the first 2. Blizzard and Diary.

[@GNRule123]

Don't forget Randy the incredible guitarist who shaped those albums and wanted to leave the band to study and progress further as a guitarist until Sharon forced him to continue the tour... the same tour which he died.

[@macdaddy1149]

Without Randy, Bob and Lee. How you would take Randy out of the equation is beyond Baffling! He wrote the riffs, the solos and changed guitar in metal forever. Also as stated by Bob the first album was not called Blizzard of Oz. That was the name of the band. I do agree those have been Ozzy’s best albums in a long career. What’s sad to me is how Ozzy and Sharon screwed so many musicians over.Jake E Lee talked about it if you want to hear what they did to him. It’s the same thing they did to Bob.

[@pts5217]

Gilbert Ramirez Thats debate-able. Ozzy needed songs.

[@ewokrider2001]

Shane Griffin completely disagree those albums were his most commercially succesfull sure but really they weren’t that great, . Especially madman, it was written in 4 months cuz pressure form studio and it shows. Especially blizzard were very pop ish granted guitar wise it had some great moments. Also as bob has said “people don’t give credit for how much ozz acctually did, he wrote a lot of it, we all had different parts”

[@haliaeetus8221]

In making successful music, the list of most valuable importance at given time and with chronological consideration goes as follows: 1# (by far) Bob Daisley 2# Randy Rhoads 3# Lee Kerslake 4# the manager, which well could have been some other aswell 5# Jake E. Lee 6# and only 6th most important was John Osbourne's own inputs. 7# -fill in here-

[@GuitarWithDofka]

Bob is "The Glue" Best Rainbow Albums Best Ozzy Albums Great player, songwriter, and lyricist.

[@stormbringercoming8105]

I agree with just about everything you said, but he only played just a little on Rainbow’s, Long Live R&R, and just that tour. But yes, you are 100% the rest. He wasn’t in Rainbow long enough for Ritchie to fire him. That’s saying something!

[@pal4597]

Bob should call his band The Glue. 😉

[@Rose-cp7wv]

Much respect to Bob he is and will always be the Blizzard Of Ozz despite what happened. Great interview!

[@bakerbrown6]

Bob sounds like the nicest guy in the world. If I didn’t get paid for all those songs I would have been highly upset.

[@markr.devereux3385]

It turns out he was getting paid a small percentage probably not enough considering his contributions to the OZZY albums. Contractual sgreements are important in these start up bands. Remember you are only one of the cogs in the wheel in these projects. Never liked much of rainbow the DAISELY basslines on MADMAN are awesome as well as some of his lyrics

[@mr.timebombman2230]

Bob is equally important and responsible in helping Ozzy revive his career as anyone, if not more so. The lyrics, co- writing music(both of which he didn't get credit for). Sharon basically shit on this man over the years just like with Kerslake and Jake E. Lee.

[@mollyhatchet7075]

SHE IS A NASTY CUNT . . . .

[@markrago7217]

George Lynch too

[@Detownrebel1]

And she conned him into writing (and performing?) diary of a madman, and then conned him into writing much of "Bark at the moon".

[@IainFrame]

Sharon Osbourne has shat on people her entire life. It's what she does. She's one nasty piece of work. One of the most odious music industry personalities of our era. Now she's acting out a pantomime part on some pathetic TV talent show.

[@fernandoreynaaguilar1438]

@@IainFrame Absolutely

[@josephmacrina9797]

This is great, thank you for interviewing Bob Daisley! One of the best bass players ever!!!!!!

[@josephmacrina9797]

Dave, at the very least Don exaggerated it.

[@backtoshallabal6662]

His book literally explains everything. Worth the read.

[@jonesy2111]

Bob is not only a key player but a great musician and lyricist. I'm glad I decided to listen to this... I'm going to buy the book

[@Marshall_EL34]

For ALL of the work that Bob has done ...bands before Ozzy ...then his contributions to 6 Ozzy albums ...including lyrics and bass parts ...he IS a legend ...what is more amazing is how humble he is about it. He deserves so much more than he received, especially from you know who.

[@crusheverything4449]

Lebo leigh Leigh - You could make your point without the anti-semitic remarks. Being Jewish has nothing to do with Sharon Osbourne being a horrible person.

[@thomasconrad2630]

I had the good fortune of meeting Bob Daisley he was in a band with Carmine Appice, Jeff Watson at a club called Stockton Rocks,(Stockton Ca.)He took the time to have a long conversation with me about his bass rig, songs he wrote, he truly is a class act, a true gentleman very down to Earth.( Early 90s). Best wishes to you Mr.Daisley!

[@mfrie]

Mother's Army!

[@moonwork4378]

Must have been a great night.

[@DavidLee-wj9sp]

It was kerslakes over the mountain intro that really taught me a fast triplet. Drummer since age 5

[@paolovincent6800]

Frankie Banali wrote that intro in LA while rehearsing with Ozzy and Randy

[@johnmcminn9455]

@@paolovincent6800 lol...ok . never heard that one ! Sounds a little like " Fire Ball" Deep Purple , i'm sure that's what they were going for!

[@paolovincent6800]

@@johnmcminn9455 I'd say Randy gave him the idea and Lee pulled off a classic drum riff that lives forever

[@gunslinger1970]

I've been screaming for years, Bob Daisley is/was Ozzys secret weapon. All of Ozzys best albums have Bob all over them, the rest are mediocre at best. First bass line I ever learned was "I don't know". He'll always be in my top 3 bass players. So underrated.

[@AntonioSancioPanza-cv4un]

Well that ain't true . No more tears is really kickass album.

[@AndDeathForAll82]

@@AntonioSancioPanza-cv4unBob Daisley was a big part of that album too

[@ConstantineIsslamow]

Love Bob's playing with Ozzy and even more with Gary Moore.

[@brendanoneil3489]

yes - that empty rooms bass solo...masterful. He has it all: composer, lyricist, studio player, live player with an immense back catalogue.

[@georgebarry8640]

@@brendanoneil3489 He does have it all. What shame that Ozzy ripped him off.kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3qxY2qjZsair7M

[@philwright2480]

Lee Kerslake, great drummer one of my favorites and an early influence for me, I even use a bit of his solo from Gypsy on the Uriah Heep live 73 in my solo sometimes as nod to him

[@vernonhill7438]

Also played bass on Yngwie Malmsteens Odyssee album.

[@MIZORAM_mafaka_hnamte]

19:00 Bob, Randy, Ozzy contributions to Blizzard 21:54 Suicide Solution lyrics 30:23 Blizzard of Ozz band 32:20 Ozzy on Diary of a Madman 38:45 Bob on Bark at the Moon (42:39) 43:21 Ozzy's contribution 45:18 Royalties 51:28 Lawsuits

[@kmac4458]

Ty

[@kimanistar]

Thanks for this...

[@TheMetalVoice]

Great job Ill add this

[@aussiemoe9426]

@@TheMetalVoice did u add this? how? typical KZbinr-link is in the description.Not.

[@Dr.Jekyll]

Thank you for taking the time to do this.

[@JoeyP322]

The lyrics on the first two Ozzy albums were incredible... pretty close to Geezer Butler... very intense. Written mostly by Daisley, Kerslake did a lot on the second album

[@danzemacabre8899]

"I never considered myself a lyricist", proceeds to write two albums worth of some the greatest lyrics ever, dude......gimme a break.

[@michaelgarcia2050]

Those were awesome lyrics.

[@rodneylee4026]

The thing I like about his lyrics is they sound like Ozzy is singing about Ozzy. Ozzy did come up with some of the words mixed in with scats, Geezer and Bob Daisley as well, basically filled in between the dots with Ozzy's vocal melodies and scattered words. So it wasn't writing from scratch but still impressive.

[@rodneylee4026]

@Barry McCockiner Wrong. Bob Daisley even explains it if you'd pay attention. Read his book. Look up the studio recording of where they are working on the Bark at the Moon album where you can hear Ozzy doing the scatting with lyrics. Watch video of Geezer explaining how Ozzy would scat the vocal melodies with a few words and Geezer would then fill in the rest. I think you're ignorant on this subject.

[@rodneylee4026]

@Barry McCockiner You're clueless. It's a band effort. A great number of songs are written with each member of the song- writing team in the 'band' adding their parts. Some songs are written by one song writer but not usually in rock and metal. Country music is one form where one person sits down with an acoustic guitar and writes the entire song. You are ignorant, Chief.

[@rodneylee4026]

@Barry McCockiner Ozzy came up with 'some' of the words and song titles. Google it. He's also a vocal -melody-genius.

[@FF-so3su]

Bob you are a top bloke, great player and writer, look forward to reading your book. I hope you get the money you are owed , all the best♥️🙂👍♥️

[@drrezdc]

Bob is a genius... his work on all the albums are fantastic.

[@garyunsworth726]

I could listen to the likes of Bob forever, they've got so many great stories to tell, brilliant

[@trance9158]

Wonderful brilliant interview...Daisley is my all time favorite bassist and probably my favorite lyricist. I have his book and have read it several times as there's so much to take in on his amazing career. The Blizzard of Ozz band is the GOAT for me. Diary is the ultimate masterpiece. Forever long live Daisley Kerslake and Rhoads.

[@bakurasplanet4502]

*Bob Daisley wrote nearly all the lyrics on 5 of the first 6 Ozzy solo albums and played on 5 of the first 6 solo albums, and toured on BATM.* He wrote and played on all 6 except he did not play on Ultimate Sin and did not write lyrics on No More Tears album. *Bob (and Randy/Jake/Zak) made Ozzy's career.*

[@macdaddy1149]

Sharon put the screws to every musician that helped make Ozzy so successful. Randy, Bob and Lee gave Ozzy new life. If you take one of those guys out of the equation it’s not the same. Jake talks about how bad Sharon screwed him on Bark at the Moon. It’s on line so look it up.

[@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle]

Bob is undoubtedly one of the greatest songwriters in rock history, very underappreciated. He's so good he made the Eternal Idol sound great. Bob and Randy had a great chemistry

[@diviningrod2671]

Really? I had no idea. Eternal idol / 7th star were really great metal albums ,very unique sound and deep melodies. Thanks

[@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle]

@@diviningrod2671 Bob was paid to do Eternal Idol as Tony realized Ray couldn't write lyrics like he wanted. Bob I'm sure helped Tony construct the songs

[@diviningrod2671]

@@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle very cool .ozzy batm,was my first concert, ratt opened up for them at the long beach arena .great show for a young kid.

[@bollweevil1976]

What an amazing songwriter Mr. Bob Daisley everyone. he can write the best lyrics possible for Ozzy Osbourne to spit out of his mouth and make money and take all the credit

[@Detownrebel1]

As an 11 year old bass player in early 1981. I had though that Rudy Sarzo played bass as he was listed as the song writer on Diary of a madman. It took another 11 years to discover Bob D. Listening to the albums (pre-remix) today, I am amazed how good a song writer and bass player Bob is.

[@galus14436]

I was 9yrs old in 1981, I bought the record new in Buena Park Ca. and still have it. Side 1 has Bob as partial writer on ebery track. Side 2 has him and the rest of the blizzard of ozz as song writers for all the songs.

[@redstrat1234]

Love to hear about the royalties, contracts fee's etc - you really don't usually hear much detail on these aspects of band life. You also ask the right questions, which is great.

[@toneranger]

Great player, great human being looking forward to reading Bob's book and hearing the Gary Moore tribute album! Much respect to Bob !

[@evilstrawberrystudios890]

Long Live Bob Daisley \m/

[@adamthirdbourne324]

Total class act. True talent. I remember this happening for Blizzard and Diary all of us true fans were a bit mad for Bob and Lee. Cuz you listen to their bass and drum lines and that's the meat and potatoes of those glorious tracks. Thank you for posting.

[@genesiskeglar6372]

I need a “Bob Daisley” in my life to turn these riffs into SONGS

[@curcumin417]

How's it going?

[@genesiskeglar6372]

@@curcumin417 I haven’t met Bob Daisy yet, but I’m still going at it

[@Slenderchunk]

The bass playing on diary(album not just song) is fucking delicious. Blizzard & Bark too but the 1-2 punch of bass and guitar on diary was so unique.

[@ldbass62]

Great interview! You asked the right questions. Very informative.

[@TheMetalVoice]

thx

[@rankyrhoads2415]

Bob's book "for facts sake" is amazing! Buy it!

[@CuteLesbo69]

ranky rhoads I been wanting to read it but the price on Amazon is ridiculous.

[@buddywilliams5650]

What does SATO mean?

[@mbass718]

Awesome interview. Bob is the epitomy of what it means to be a really good person, humble, Kind, real, Uber talented, and a total class act/gentleman!! The one thing I wish the interviewer would have dealt into was The Holy Grail and all that he has and the little he was offered for it from lady evil/Sharon.

[@daveyguitarman9287]

Mr. Daisley is a class act !

[@97warlock]

Diary was One of the BEST albums of the 80s imo. Screaming for Vengeance, Diary , Mob Rules & Ride the Lightning all Must have albums for me

[@johnh9507]

british steel and point of entry instead of screamin

[@daves4645]

Add Back In Black and Balls To The Wall and you've just names my all time favorite albums.

[@markrago7217]

I'd add Heaven and Hell, Power Supply (Budgie), Killers (Iron Maiden), and probably trade Screaming for Defenders of the Faith

[@markrago7217]

@@johnh9507 I like British Steel, but Point of Entry not so much. Defenders of the Faith

[@crusheverything4449]

Animal Magnetism & Blackout!

[@markstoudenmire4935]

I find it simply amazing that this man says "I didn't regard myself as a lyricist"; probably the biggest understatement of his entire career.

[@charlesgomez4495]

What a colorful and successful career Bob has had . He has worked with the best and lived the music life in a premium fashion.

[@GeoWool70]

Bob is a great bassist

[@reldon65]

Thank u for the interviews. This is the kind of stuff I live for

[@TheMetalVoice]

me too

[@bc7014]

i never knew until recently that this dude wrote my favorite lyrics to my favorite metal song ever.. "Voices... in the darkness.. scream away my mental health.."

[@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle]

all time grreat lyricist

[@thecontrarians2438]

Definitely a legendary career! What would Ozzy have been with Mr. Daisley??

[@crusheverything4449]

You mean WITHOUT Bob Daisley, right?

[@thecontrarians2438]

@@crusheverything4449 lol ya, you got me!

[@Busbybeats]

Great interview and I highly recommend "For Facts Sake", it is truly one of the best rock books out there.

[@MrRugbyloosehead]

I can remember even today , that the first Ozzy album was going to be a band called "Blizzard of Oz" and it was taken either from Circus or Creem magazine, it was just a small story announcing Ozzy's next project, after being fired from Black Sabbath, so it was a surprise when it came out, and the album being called the bands name?? and looking more like a Solo album? Now after all these years the truth is finally being told!

[@tadpole2bullfrog201]

Ozzy is described as "the chunky former Black Sabbath lead singer" in the article about Randy's death @ 35:08

[@lawsaudiovault1942]

My true belief is that Bob was the glue that held the first incarnation together. He really was an excellent addition, Ozzy and indeed Randy had huge respect for him from the start. The "biz" is a funny old thing though so it was always going to end up being an Ozzy solo band really... One way or another

[@RichardGutierrezRG]

Agreed but Bob has told the story of when Sharon and Ozzy fired them (Bob & Lee) and Randy out of respect wanted to quit in solidarity but Bob & Lee convinced Randy to stay as they loved Randy and wanted him to have success with the Ozzy gig.

[@justinp7017]

Just a legend. What a normal guy, and I mean that as an ultimate compliment. Absolutly a legend and still a cool, interesting, normal guy. Love Bob Daisley. Excellent interview.

[@cbeserra]

Bob is a rock icon. So many great songs and lyrics. Awesome legendary musician, no doubt

[@benjaminbaird9303]

No doubt Randy was a beast of a guitar player. Doubt it? Listen to every other player try and do his solos and it's apparent they're reaching while Randy was well within his comfort zone. He had his own style. Bob Daisley was just as monumental in Ozzy's career. No other band has ever sounded as progressive or innovative

[@curtisprice9806]

Bob was right!!! He said the chemistry was great with Kerslake as the drummer, and didn't want Tommy Aldridge to replace him for that sole reason! I love the drumming on the first two albums ...the chemistry was perfect between the four!

[@markkeegan7535]

Saw the band on the Bark At The Moon tour twice in one week in Germany. First time was wednesday December 13th in Offenbach. Think Y&T opened up. Then saw the band on sunday December 18th at Dortmund which had like 7 bands that day. Iron Maiden, Priest, Scorpions, Ozzy, Quiet Riot and Def Leppard. Wish i could travel back in time.

[@BahamaKin]

This is GREAT , I Appreciate this and Love Bob's Work Thank you for doing this Fantastic interview Bob Daisley, Jimmy Kay , yours in music and peace Bahama Kin

[@davetoven4330]

Bob's book is a bible for any rock/ metal fan, what a fantastic/inspiring read, haven't put it down, thanks Bob for giving such an amazing read, you are truly an unsung hero, amazing lyricist, musician, arranger and story teller, right down to your exact diary dates for all the milestones of your career for which there are many and i haven't even finished the book yet. This isn't just a book on Ozzy this man has worked with everyone and anyone notable to hard rock heavy metal industry 70's onwards. The boy from Sydney Australia did well alright! A true Aussie legend. So good to hear tales from the man himself, what a great life you have led, thanks for taking the chance on your bass guitar and leaping into the unknown with that first trip to the U.K all those years ago. What Don Arden and Sharon put you through is unforgivable and at every backstabbing obstacle they put in your way you took the high road for the greater good of the music, your only demand being to be treated fairly for your contributions for yourself and others even to your own detriment, what a noble honourable man you truly are, the music you created is and always will be timeless, you gave Ozzy the gift of his solo career with Randy and Lee, everyone should know the truth and now will, this man deserves more, history needs to be rewritten, credit needs to be given where it's due, please do some Sydney gigs, clinics, being a central coast aussie it was amazing to know you had been to my hometown or an hours drive away in Sydney, my book is signed but i'd like to shake the hand of the man that gave us all such legendary music ✌🤘👍🎸🎵🎶 thanks Bob!!!!

[@davemcinnes7886]

I could listen to this guy talk for hours! He speaks so well and tells the stories so succinctly! Those two albums (Blizzard & Diary) are two of the best rock albums…ever! And while I didn’t know it at the time, I guess I have Bob Daisley to thank for that! (I’d sure love to hear the “Holy Grail” tapes!)

[@dizastro5437]

What a turn of events. Congrats on bringing your heart and soul to it, you unsung hero, you. Diary of a Madman is a masterwork, and now I know it was you that had such a huge hand in putting it together. The lyrics were sublime. No dismissal of any other part, of course, it was all grand. Anyweird, my fave album from B of Oz. Good to get to hear about you and the part you played in it.

[@MrOmaha-gy6py]

I lost all respect for ozzy and sharon when they decided to screw over Jake and then I found out the screwed everyone they did business with, and then I found out that it was a band called Blizzard Of Ozz and they screwed the band to give all credit to Ozzy. Ozzy takes a lot of credit for things he didn't do

[@levigarrett8674]

Its funny how Zack Wylde wasn't screwed over by Ozzy & Sharon, after Dio left Sabbath to form his own band Dio's former band members would make the same claims ,seeing how Ozzy & Dio both had massive cult like fans who spent $10-$40 an album/cd and the band members were virtual unknown to the public i dont believe any of them were made the promises they claim,because with thousands of unknown musicians willing to take their place for union wages there was no reason to make insane promises,just because they wrote the songs in no way automatically means they are due any more money than their salaries ,its more likely they were hired & salaried according to contracts because they had the ability to write music quickly .

[@carlmarks8170]

@Mr. Omaha. 'Bark At The Moon' was the only album where Ozzy took credit for things he didn't do. It says "All songs & lyrics written by Ozzy Osbourne", but everyone now knows Jake E Lee was cheated out of his songwriting credits and Bob Daisley (who had been fired) agreed to help write the songs for that album in return for a large up front cash payment. The songwriting credits should've been "Osbourne/Lee/Daisley". The songwriters for every other Ozzy album were properly credited.

[@carlmarks8170]

@@levigarrett8674 I agree with this presumption. Bob Daisley was a sideman on bass who happened to be a talented writer & arranger. It's unfortunate that he wasn't paid all of the royalties that he felt he was owed - name a musician who was - but it's also a bit rich of him to claim that him jumping on the Ozzy Osbourne train meant that he was an equal member of the "band". Ozzy was the star. Not Bob. He probably got uppity about it at the time and that's why they fired him.

[@MrOmaha-gy6py]

@@carlmarks8170 Not true, when I bought the first 2 albums when they came out, the lyrics were credited to Ozzy alone, it was only the lawsuit that the other guys brought in the 90's that forced the credit change to the lyrics.

[@carlmarks8170]

@@MrOmaha-gy6py Are you sure about that? I can't see Ozzy being credited for the lyrics on my old copies of those albums. Nor on either of these pics which I googled: cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0902/5612/products/ozzy_osbourne_blizzard_of_ozz_vinyl_back_cover_1024x1024.JPG?v=1533852272 assets.rootsvinylguide.com/pictures/ozzy-osbourne-blizzard-of-ozz-lp-1980-jet-1st-press-inner-a1-b1-mint_44954745

[@hannahmillington5781]

Isn't Sharon a lovely human being - said nobody ever...

[@BarrySpencerScrannage]

Hi Bob how’s life. You seem to forget I was there at the very beginning. I was living with Ozzie when you arrived. It was Randy and his girlfriend first then you arrived at Ranton Staffordshire England. I played the first gigs and have my recordings. I played the first crazy train and Ozzie wrote the lyrics, I was there. Also Ozzies first wife gave me a diary to keep a record of our journey and called it Diary of a madman. My dear friend Bill Hunt was the first keyboard player and can support my story. Bill created the first chords of MrCrowley. I’ve still got the guitar that Randy played the first chords to goodbye to romance on. I really treasure. 📚🥁🎸🤹‍♂️👍⚡️⚡️⚡️

[@fervoa]

Thanks to the creators of this channel! How important it is for everyone who loves the first Ozzy albums to have the direct version of Daisley. I am a great admirer of Randy Rhoads (actually the greatest I know personally hahaha ...) and I always want to know what happened in those magical years of the early career of everyone involved in the first two albums. Thank you so much, big hug from Brazil!

[@TheMetalVoice]

i interviewed Lee as well

[@hawkwind8468]

Bob and Lee will always hold the place as being the original band " ☆☆AND WROTE BOTH EPIC ALBUMS!

[@nathanreid6546]

I couldn't have said that better, you're a special guy Bob we love you! Thanks for your tributes to my childhood in life the ultimate soundtrack

[@Michael-bl4no]

Interesting to hear how sleazy the music biz really is. Sharon sounds like a real piece of work. Randy was amazing but I’m glad to hear Bob sing Jake’s praises as well.

[@kevinshort3483]

Sharon was well taught by her Dad Don Arden, he was also a piece of work.

[@michaelfrazia4569]

@@kevinshort3483 her father is the one who taught Peter Grant, the notorious zeppelin manager...her father was mobbed up big time. he was the epitome of the rough side of the music biz ...Sharon learned from the master, and unfortunately she protected her husband's (and her own) interests and guys like Bob and Jake were marginalized as a result. the reason they always sing the praises of randy is not just because of how great randy was, but because he almost became martyred by dying so prematurely....obviously I'm not telling you anything you don't know since you mentioned Don Arden

[@kevinshort3483]

@@michaelfrazia4569 " I am your new manager" was a famous line of Don Arden's

[@michaelfrazia4569]

@@kevinshort3483 lmao...talk about selling your soul...thats like a pirate telling you to walk the plank.....I always thought Peter Grant was the ultimate....then I learned that Don Arden taught him everything....you are 100 percent on point

[@joobakins]

It’s crazy to hear Bob talk about Cardi’s in Houston. I used to play that place a lot in the early to mid 2000s until they closed it down. And Pam was still there.

[@markrago7217]

At least Ozzy sent Lee the gold record he requested in his terminal state for Blizzard. It doesn't undo the wrongs but it's something.

[@Olliemets]

See my comment I just posted above. Sharon must have softened and "let" Ozzie send it to him with that note. She is clearly her father's daughter.

[@markrago7217]

@@Olliemets It's a shame, isn't it. Bob and Lee fought vociferously to gain the credit and compensation they deserve for those first two albums. Without them, people may not even know who Ozzy is now.

[@rustyskies9718]

Platinum records not Gold.

[@markrago7217]

@@rustyskies9718 I stand corrected, point is, the old buzzard shook the Queen of Darkness long enough to do the gesture.

[@carlmarks8170]

@@markrago7217 Ozzy was a rock legend for his singing (and co-songwriting) with Black Sabbath. Their first 6 albums are classics. His solo career unexpectedly flourished thanks to working with Randy, Bob, and Lee to produce 'Blizzard' and 'Diary'. That initial band had great songwriting chemistry. But it's important to note, EVERY band Ozzy has been involved with was a success. His sense of melody elevated the songwriting of those he collaborated with. It wasn't just luck and surrounding himself with talented people.

[@kevinhughes9200]

Bob Daisley was always one of the all time great bass players to me. I loved his playing in Blizzard Of Ozz, and Diary Of A Madman, and it's always inspired my bass playing a lot. Bob Daisley was a genius.

[@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle]

Randy and Bob were an all time great songwriting team

[@kevinhughes9200]

@@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle Yes, Randy and Bob was truly a force to reckon with.

[@lighthousexiii2391]

You can just tell Bob is a great guy. I'm reading his book at the moment.

[@akinadownhillace]

A lie takes the elevator while the truth takes the stairs.

[@EgoShredder]

I've always taken the stairs and always been obsessive about truth........so might be something in what you say! :-)

[@MrPlooky]

"A lie goes half way around the world before the truth gets it's pants on" Mark Twain

[@deanwilliams534]

Really enjoyed the interview. Thank you.

[@kikiki4592]

Lot of people do not know in America about the band "Girl" he mentions around 7:21 mark, the lead singer is Phil Lewis (L.A. Guns) and the lead guitarist was Phil Collen (Def Leppard). They had a couple of hits in England yet fell apart as soon as Collen joined Leppard, Lewis still under contract with the label, was matched up with Guns who were on the same labek and moved to L.A. and replaced Paul Black and before him Axl Rose as the lead singer in L.A. Guns, and both of them are still touring and making new music with Leppard and Guns.

[@american_warrior724]

40:40 "ALL SONGS WRITTEN BY OZZY OSBOURNE" LMFAO

[@greggiles3666]

Great interview! Thanks.

[@Frip36]

Daisley is a great songwriter and lyricist. I can't stress his lyrics enough. Subtle, poetic and clever. He wants everyone to know he was the head songwriter. He repeats that a lot in the last 20 years. But I can't blame him. Imagine all the people taking credit in interviews and literal album credits...for masterpieces you were primarily responsible for. I have not read his book. But I bet he had a lot to do with Rainbow's early greatness as well.

[@edwardmolinary4890]

Love the flyer at 29:55 ..... nobody's name is spelled correctly !!!! :-)

[@josephgonzales9169]

By far if, not, the Greatest Bass player ever...everything he has put his stamp on is great...just think of all the drummers he had to lock in with...

[@jasoncorbett8948]

The more I hear about Sharon Arden-Osbourne the more I dislike her.

[@IndranilBiswas_]

It's written on her ugly face

[@tomfabozzi5353]

The apple didn’t drop very far from the tree. Her dad was basically a London East End criminal who was friendly with the Kray twins, and got into management. He is alleged to have held someone out of a window by the ankles to get them to sign something

[@ejamsc]

Ozzy isn't any better. The more I read and hear,the more I wonder what Ozzy actually contributed creatively. Apparently not much. I don't care for either of them. But,without Sharon, there would have been no Ozzy after Sabbath. Fact

[@rgbrin]

she's screwed a lot more people than Ozzy...Jake E Lee got the worst....

[@rirchardrubio5621]

Sharon already has lots of money. Why is she such a greedy piece of Crap!?

[@robhuddleston6853]

The Ultimate Sin is a great album.!

[@warborn_inc.]

Jake shines on that album

[@sbi168]

Underrated album for sure, jake is outstanding! Production was a bit thin so I get why people don't like it, but the songs themselves are mostly outstanding

[@FrostedSeagull]

As Bob says, the Ultimate Sin was the last of the great Ozzy albums ever. On a separate interview Bob states OZZY sold just under 40 milllon albums in the Eighties. Black Sabbath only sold about 10 million or less.

[@Aaron_17]

@@FrostedSeagull Hi there, do you know where Bob says The Ultimate Sin was the last great Ozzy album? I love that album, but everywhere I've heard Bob talk about it he just says he's glad he didn't play on it. I wish he would have gone into greater detail in this interview why he didn't like it... I imagine it's mainly because of the production, but I'd like to track down the interview where he said it was the last great Ozzy album. As much as I love the album, I understand the production criticism; I've read Jake say he and Nevison had some disagreements in the studio. I think if that album had the production and mix that Diary of a Madman had, it would be considered a masterpiece. The vocal melodies, the hooks, songwriting,, and of course Jake's playing are phenomenal!

[@CelticSaint]

Last Ozzy album I bought. God I feel old!!

[@buckruttin2246]

Thank you for that excellent breakdown and perspective on Diary of a Madman. I bought this album when it first came out and to this day it is my favorite Ozzy song/album.

[@mikem.7921]

Fantastic interview

[@SJ-ty5rw]

Aside from having a unique voice .. Ozzy has relied on others talent his entire career . And to think they call him the Godfather of Metal !! without Tony , Geezer , Bob and Randy he wouldn't have a career . Such a shame Bob and others have been screwed by Sharon .. She wouldn't have her mansions and lifestyle without the contributions Bob gave to Ozzy .. that started his solo success

[@misterknightowlandco]

Ozzys just a drug addict puppet. Never wrote a damn thing. They just told him were to stand and what to sing like any other pop star.

[@IainFrame]

A "unique voice"... yeah you could say that. He's an absolutely awful singer. It's amazing how successful he's been as a vocalist with no talent. Charisma is a wonderful thing!

[@misterknightowlandco]

@@IainFrame Ozzy was a terrible singer. Nasally horseshit and I wouldn't even say he's charismatic either. I think he just put with the right people who did all the work to get him over with people. All hype no skill. Cant sing, didn't write a damn thing, and hasnt been able to form a sentence in 30 years. Just a drugged out junkie.

[@elinino5275]

Right on! Total dumb luck

[@richdisilvio4591]

Wow! Outstanding interview. I always wanted to know who "really" wrote the musical creations on these early albums, finding it hard to believe Ozzy could pen such lucid lyrics. I just gained tremendous respect for Bob Daisley. Jim, you asked great questions, and the revelations here are amazing.

[@gcoop-vg8hj]

That was cool. Loved all these albums.

[@shawnhapney8784]

Bob Daisley Is Fantastic Musician. Its pretty damn rough what he went through with the Ozzy camp.But he has had some great success. Rightfully So.

[@chrisleyba6996]

thank you Bob!

[@davidg1612]

What's he talking about? The classic Rainbow lineup was Dio-Blackmore-Bain-Powell-Airey. Bob was there for part of the third album and maybe a couple tours.

[@captainflamson]

Tony Carey not Don Airey

[@eroldcroft3045]

Who is don airey? Tony carey. Yep. Tony was part of the classic rainbow lineup. Bob and david stone were on long live rnr

[@brianherrera2598]

Nobody makes it 50 years off someone else's talent. Ozzy was amazing in so many ways it is hard to count. Spotting talent and harnessing that talent is just some of the talent Ozzy repeated for decades.

[@scot66]

Diary Of A Madman is the best Ozzy Album and Ozzy didn't write any of that Album but gets all the credit.

[@if6wuz9]

That Sharon Ozzy Empire is standing atop the bones of so many incredibly talented and trustworthy people

[@michaelgarcia2050]

Ozzy was little more than a figurehead, and Sharon knew it but would never admit it. The true talent was all the guys she fired.

[@williamsidis5489]

I agree ,but his voice was detrimental to the over all sound not unlike a instrument ,his voice is unique and cuts through. I would lay most the blame on Sharon and company .

[@SonicLibrarian]

Bob and Randy made Ozzy. Not taking away from the fact that Ozzy had one of the most unique singing voices in history, but he never wrote a single lyric and elite musicianship behind him was crucial in Ozzy's success. Crazy Train was a Rhoads/Daisley collaboration and is one of the top heavy rock anthems of all time.

[@shawnnoble2686]

Bob is a really good dude

[@Twotontessie]

Daisley - incredible badass. Some say a sucker. Maybe. I doubt he has any real regrets.

[@RozsaAmplificationLLC]

How in the FUCK does Bob remember this stuff and soo vividly?? I can't remember...fucking yesterday!!! :O Thank God for.....Bob! :)

[@xpicklepie]

Bob didn't pickle his brain with drugs like Ozzy did.

[@RozsaAmplificationLLC]

@@xpicklepie neither did I!...still can't remember shit!!! lol

[@spaceavenger54]

Bob kept a lot of journals and stuff all along the way. I'm sure he would of forgot some of this stuff without those.

[@16clarke]

Great interview !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@clifftotten7609]

Wow....great interview. Great questions and great answers.

[@octobersun221]

Love the book. For Fact's Sake really takes you into the Blizzard of OZ world of 1979/80/81