Iconic bassist bob daisley has posted the following at his official website. Were very pleased to tell you that you can now purchase a copy of bob daisley s autobiography, for facts sake. I started working with ozzy in 1979, putting the band. Apr 11, 2020 written entirely by acclaimed bassist, songwriter and lyricist bob daisley, for facts sake is a fascinating account of a journey that led him to. This month month, daisley is talking about the bob daisley signature series bass and his forthcoming book in. Daisley uses mark bass heads, and picato strings since 1972. 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. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. These are the facts of the books name that bob would have us know. 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, gary moore, black. 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. He also says he could have contributed photos to the accompanying coffee table book. Lee and ritchie blackmore and gary moore and so many others and he doesnt seem phased by it in the least.
The cover of for facts sake refers to it as an autobiography by bob daisley. 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. This is the autobiography of bob daisley, australian bassist and songgwriter who appeared with black sabbath, rainbow, ozzy osbourne, and uriah heep, among othe. He recorded ozzy osbournes solo debut blizzard of ozz with a white gibson eb3 from 1960 or 1961, through one of randy rhoads marshall stacks, and continues to use a red 1960 eb3 to this day. Prices including delivery for for facts sake by bob daisley. 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. Throughout the book, babyface bobs sweet, mildmannered personality is obvious. Were very pleased to tell you that you can now purchase a copy of bob daisleys autobiography, for facts sake. Bob is very proud of himself that he wrote this himself. Ex ozzy osbourne bassist bob daisley talks to eddie trunk. 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.
Essentially, this is the story of daisleys life, from his birth in 1950 in australia, right up to the latter years. He also tells tells who he played forwith and when,and there is a lot of musicians. 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. Treasures displayed in the book include daisleys handwritten lyrics to the final verse of crazy train and neverbeforeseen shots of the late. 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, consummate bassist musicwriter and lyricist, trying. My ol pal lee kerslake will be there to meet and greet as well.
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. Others strike false notes in a bid to be consistent. For facts sake and in an interview with rock cellar magazine. Legendary bassist bob daisley ozzy osbourne, rainbow, uriah heep, gary moore, black sabbath has revealed that his forthcoming autobiography will be titled, for facts sakefurther updates on the book coming soon. In addition to the book, ive designed my own signatureseries bass, the black beauty. For facts sake is a brilliant look at the life of a legendary songwriter and musician who has had the amazing privilege of working with the likes of randy rhoads and jake e. Bob daisley and john gallagher from raven joins host bob nalbandian as the 3 discuss the mighty bob daisleys extensive musical catalog from his early days with widowmaker, rainbow and ozzy to his time with uriah heep, black sabbath and gary moore. Bob sent along a few physical facts about the book. Daisleys autobiography for facts sake was published in august 20. Dec 27, 2014 bob daisley book for facts sake we are proud to recommend the autobiography by bob daisley entitled for facts sake. He wrote the lyrics to quite a few of ozzy songs, including this one. 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.
A downtoearth insider recounting, fullcolor rare photos on almost every glossy page which makes the book weigh in at a respectable randy. November 18, 20, 6 years ago thompson music martin popoff. For facts sake by bob daisley meet your next favorite book. My biggest problem with the book was the quality of writing. We are proud to recommend the autobiography by bob daisley entitled for facts sake. Ill be doing a oneoff book signing in london while im there in august. Check out this interview piece with legendary bass player bob daisley as he discusses how he joined ritchie blackmores rainbow and what transpired throughout that. Many suggest too many ghostchefs in the writingkitchen. In that book he talks about the writing process of these great songs like this one that he wrote for ozzy. May 31, 2012 ive had the good fortune to work with many legendary artists, some better known than others.
Plus exclusive video interview with bob daisley and lee. Those featured in the story include ritchie blackmore, randy rhoads, gary moore, tony iommi, ronnie dio, ozzy and sharon osbourne, bon scott, john bonham. While bob daisley is known for writing many songs, it wasnt until 20 that he published his first book. Written entirely by acclaimed bassist, songwriter and lyricist bob da. It was a memoir, telling stories from his life, titled for facts sake. That has to be one of the craziest things in rock historyerasing the drums and bass and have two other guys do the parts. It is for those reasons that bassist bob daisleys for facts sake is so special. Paperback 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.
Book description thompson music, moonee ponds, australia, 20. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. An in depth interview with bob daisley discussing joining. Hi everyone, at last, my autobiography for facts sake is ready to roll. 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, consummate bassist musicwriter and lyricist, trying to make a buck in his early bands. Now, daisley shares his life story with fans via his recently published 325page autobiography, for facts sake. However, the followup to blizzard, diary of a madman, and most of the other albums he recorded on was recorded with a fender precision bass. Former ozzy osbourne bandmate bob daisley dishes dirt on last. Jodie from xx i dont know if any of you have read bob daisleys book for facts sake, but its really good book and well written by bob himself. Bob daisley book for facts sake we are proud to recommend the autobiography by bob daisley entitled for facts sake.
Here, bob explains how they were crafted and offers his insights on randy rhoads. Jul 22, 20 iconic bassist bob daisley has posted the following at his official website. Aug 09, 2016 daisley, whose for facts sake autobiography came out in 20, told australias guitar magazine about his legal battle with the osbournes. Bob daisley is the genious behind ozzys first 2 lps. However, there was also a plethora of stories that were pretty pointless and not very interesting. This is the autobiography of bob daisley, australian bassist and songgwriter who appeared with black sabbath, rainbow, ozzy osbourne, and uriah heep, among others. Bobs autobiography, for facts sake thompson music 20, only confirms what we figured to be true. Fueled by an extensive diary that daisley has kept since 1976, the book presents some of the most indepth stories about metals greatest legends ever committed to paper.
Oct 09, 20 now, daisley shares his life story with fans via his recently published 325page autobiography, for facts sake. Written entirely by acclaimed bassist, songwriter and lyricist bob daisley, for facts sake is a fascinating account of a journey that led him to. Daisley has chronicled his adventures, which include work with rainbow, black sabbath, gary moore and uriah heep, in his autobiography, for facts sake. Jul 22, 2011 legendary bassist bob daisley ozzy osbourne, rainbow, uriah heep, gary moore, black sabbath has revealed that his forthcoming autobiography will be titled, for facts sake further updates on the book coming soon. For facts sake by bob daisley book bob daisley by bob daisley most widely held works by bob daisley power of the blues by gary moore 6 editions published. There has been considerable legal flotsam surrounding his work with osbourne, but the story here is the songs. I cannot think of a better way to describe the book than that. Bob daisley autobiography for facts sake poffys movie mania. Jul 19, 20 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. 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. In september 2014, daisley was hired to produce the debut album of adelaidebased hard rock band cherry grind. Daisley s autobiography for facts sake was published in august 20.
Plus exclusive video interview with bob daisley and lee kerslake. Bob daisleys autobiography, for facts sake, is available as a hardback from bobdaisley. 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. Daisley, whose for facts sake autobiography came out in 20, told australias guitar magazine about his legal battle with the osbournes. Bob daisley is a great playerlove his work on rainbow and gary moore. Bob is recognized,however by his real fans,myself being included.
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