Talking with songwriter, musician and producer Bob Daisley. 7/20/24

For over 50 years, bassist Bob Daisley has laid the foundation for some of the greatest rock and roll ever recorded. From blues and metal to ballads and progressive rock, Bob has worked with the biggest names in the music industry worldwide. Early Career By 21, Australian-born Daisley had moved to London, initially working in various jobs before joining Stan Webb’s band Chicken Shack in 1972 on his 22nd birthday. In 1973, he joined Mungo Jerry, recording the hit single “Alright, Alright, Alright“ and touring extensively. Rise to Fame Daisley rejoined Chicken Shack in 1974 before co-founding Widowmaker in 1975. The band released two albums, Widowmaker (1976) and Too Late to Cry (1977). In 1977, Ritchie Blackmore invited Daisley to join Rainbow, a lineup featuring Ronnie James Dio and Cozy Powell, which many consider the classic iteration of the band. They toured extensively and promoted the album Long Live Rock ’n’ Roll. Blizzard of Ozz In 1979, Daisley met Ozzy Osbourne and formed the Blizzard of Ozz with guitarist Randy Rhoads. Their debut album reached #7 in the UK charts and went platinum in the US. They quickly followed up with Diary of a Madman in 1981, which also achieved platinum status. Continued Success After parting ways with Osbourne, Daisley joined Uriah Heep and then rejoined Osbourne for his third album. Tragedy struck when Rhoads died in a plane crash in 1982. The band regrouped with guitarist Jake E. Lee and recorded Bark at the Moon (1983), achieving significant chart success. Gary Moore Collaboration Daisley contributed to Gary Moore’s Victims of the Future and joined Moore’s tour. They reunited for Wild Frontier (1987) and subsequent tours. Daisley continued to work with Moore on several projects, including Still Got the Blues (1990), which became Moore’s biggest selling album. Later Career Daisley continued to collaborate with various artists, including Jeff Watson of Night Ranger, Yngwie Malmsteen, and Ozzy Osbourne on No Rest for the Wicked (1988). He also worked with Gary Moore on After the War (1989) and Still Got the Blues. In 1991, Daisley co-wrote and performed on Osbourne’s No More Tears, which saw significant success. He later formed Mother’s Army with Jeff Watson and released several albums. Recent Years Daisley continued to collaborate with various artists, contributing to albums and projects well into the 2000s. He formed Living Loud with Jimmy Barnes, Steve Morse, Lee Kerslake, and Don Airey, revisiting classic Blizzard of Ozz songs and new material. In 2009, he began writing his autobiography, For Facts Sake, published in 2013. Bob Daisley remains an influential figure in the music industry, with recent performances and contributions to various recordings. Legacy Though retired from touring, Bob Daisley’s passion for music continues to inspire musicians worldwide. His extensive discography and ongoing projects ensure his legacy in rock and roll history. #bobdaisley #randyrhoads #ozzyosbourne #johnnybeaneTV