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| Name: | Dean Dawkins |
| E-mail address: | megadoc7@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | it was a mistake for sure...the new tracks sounds terrible...and it is not the fault of the players...you just can't replace the classic mix...the songs fall apart without the original takes... huge mistake... |
| Name: | Carl |
| E-mail address: | carlrowland@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Hello Mr Daisley, I have been playing guitar for some years and last year I switched to Bass guitar. We play cover songs with the band and I have a question about Bark at the moon. I have tried to copy the bass lines of the song, but you blow me away. I am amazed of your playing. Have you written any tab books or tutorial books? Are you planning any gigs in Sweden? Best of luck with your lawsuit. /Kindly regards Carl Rowland |
| Name: | Christopher Dolan |
| E-mail address: | Comp1demon@aol.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.ChristopherDolan.com |
| Comments: | Bob you will probibly not read this yourself, but if you do... Thanks for taking the time to read my thoughts! Man, I was just googling around. Saw a Blogg about listening to Black Sabbath 1986 album. Some How I got linked to the Sabbath Website, then to a Interview with you, where I got some interesting info about the Ozzy relationship. That lead me to your site, to a bunch of other sites, Listening to the Jimmy guy sing Blizzard and Madman songs. Anyways I wasted about 3 hours of my life reading about you. I haven't herd or seen your name in years. I will admit Im a huge ozzy fan.... But Im a Bigger RANDY RHOADS FAN.... After reading your interview with all the stories about Randy, I felt it necessary to find all I could. |
| Name: | Christopher Dolan |
| E-mail address: | Comp1demon@aol.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.ChristopherDolan.com |
| Comments: | I read you and Lee are Doing your own tribute to Randy. Did that Tribute Surface yet? Where can I get more info about it. I honesly think that any stories, audio, tidbit anything about Randy would do his fans justice 24 years latter and help revive the happyness and emotion we felt back then, NOW, for all the goodness that was Randy Rhoads. I was also very intersted about your relationship with Randy. When your A Lifelong Ozzy fan, you tend to read all the info the Osbourne camp provides, after a while it is not enough. You look for other Stories and memories. I never Got to see Randy in concert, but i have seen footage here and there. DVD's and such. I was also very surprised to read about how Randy, Lee and Yourself were the main contributors to Blizzard and Madman. If I do say so those are 2 of my favorate albums. Though Madman and Bark at the Moon were my first 2 ozzy albums. I herd Blizzard but didn't own it until 86. I was young and not allowed to own my own music until 5th or 6th grade (86). |
| Name: | Christopher Dolan |
| E-mail address: | Comp1demon@aol.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.ChristopherDolan.com |
| Comments: | I was also shocked to find out that the original Bass and Drum tracks have been re-recorded for Remasters??? That's bull shit. I don't care what kind of falling out you have.... To me thats like hiring a Kid to reshoot home videos years latter because you hate a family member in them and it hurts to watch them. Did you ever think that maybe deep down it bothers ozzy and Osbourne camp to listen to Blizzard and Madman - his Conscience got the best of him and it pains him to listen so he felt he had to re-record them to calm the pain.... Anyways... I been grabbing as many clips as i can find and you have some cool music. He It's been a blast and I book marked your site, I will continue to read it here and there... Keep the Rock N Roll man!!! Later, Chris |
| Name: | Christopher Dolan |
| E-mail address: | Comp1demon@aol.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.ChristopherDolan.com |
| Comments: | Bob you will probibly not read this yourself, but if you do... Thanks for taking the time to read my thoughts! Man, I was just googling around. Saw a Blogg about listening to Black Sabbath 1986 album. Some How I got linked to the Sabbath Website, then to a Interview with you, where I got some interesting info about the Ozzy relationship. That lead me to your site, to a bunch of other sites, Listening to the Jimmy guy sing Blizzard and Madman songs. Anyways I wasted about 3 hours of my life reading about you. I haven't herd or seen your name in years. I will admit Im a huge ozzy fan... But Im a Bigger RANDY RHOADS FAN.... After reading your interview with all the stories about Randy, I felt it necessary to find all I could. I read you and Lee are Doing your own tribute to Randy. Did that Tribute Surface yet? Where can I get more info about it. I honesly think that any stories, audio, tidbit anything about Randy would do his fans justice 24 years latter and help revive the happyness and emotion we felt back then, NOW, for all the goodness that was Randy Rhoads. |
| Name: | Ray (String Bender) |
| E-mail address: | gce@gulftel.com |
| Comments: | I can't believe the O$bournes have tampered with two of the greatest metal albums of all time! The remasted CD's pale in comparison to the originals in everyway. After listening to them I was outraged and felt ripped-off. This is a slap in the face to the memory of one of greatest guitarist of all time, the late great Randy Rhoads. Mr. Rhoads playing on those two albums was ground breaking in everyway, he was without a doubt the wizard of the electric guitar, God Rest his Soul. It's obvious the memory of this great man means nothing to the O$bournes who have tampered with perfection and mislead millions of fans. I want the original Albums back! The way Randy, Lee, Bob and Ozzy made back in 80 and 81. Those two albums are SACRED!! No, I'm not kidding either. God Bless the memory of Randy Rhoads, and the essence and power of the "original" Blizard of Ozz and Diary of a Madman albums. Ray |
| Name: | Bob Daisley |
| E-mail address: | c/o site |
| Comments: | Hi Anders: Yes the re-issue vintage Fender basses are pretty good. Nothing can replace the age of a true vintage bass and the effect that has on sound etc. but if you want a cheaper version of a vintage instrument then the re-issue ones are the way to go. Good luck with it. All the best, Bob. |
| Name: | anders a |
| E-mail address: | n/a |
| Comments: | Hi Bob ,I Want to by my self a bassguitar that close as possible to the P basses you are playing,and i wonder are the "vintage reissue 62 P bass "from fender the one to buy. Wish you all the best in the future , Anders a |
| Name: | Jeff McAlpin |
| E-mail address: | jeffmcalpin@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Did You ever play with Danny Johnson? I played in a few bands with Danny's son and have had to the honor of sitting in with Danny and Jay davis, two former AXIS members.....Cool |
| Name: | Bob Daisley |
| E-mail address: | Bob Daisley.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.BobDaisley.com |
| Comments: | To Thomas Kaminski: (entry 27th Feb.) Yes it is illegal and it is false advertising but the O$bournes wouldn't let little things like fairness, honesty, and consideration for the record-buying fans get in their way, now would they? Thanks for your interest. All the best, Bob. |
| Name: | Bob Daisley |
| E-mail address: | Bob Daisley |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.BobDaisley.com |
| Comments: | To Andy: (entry 28th Feb.) If I remember correctly, I think the fretless bass on "You're No Different" was my Fender Precision fretless. Thanks for your comments and kind words. All the best, Bob. |
| Name: | craig O'Neill |
| E-mail address: | coneill@ccl-hfl.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.oldschoolband.net |
| Comments: | Hi I just bought the living loud CD and I just wanted to compliment on the quality of the new arrangements of the ozzy songs. I really enjoyed this album and the guitar work that steve morse carefully and respectfully did in good taste that was not offensive to a Randy Rhoads fan. This album is a welcomed update to the ozzy catalogue. Please record the rest of the songs from Blizzard, and Diary when you do a follow-up CD. The other songs were also enjoyable. Thanks this album was well worth $38CAN I had to pay to get it. Craig |
| Name: | Andy |
| E-mail address: | andy@bassist.me.uk |
| Comments: | hey bob, i think 'bark at the moon' should be a tuition album in how to play rock bass. the rhythm section complement so well. which bass did you use for the fretless work on 'you're no different'? that fretless riff is so effective, it carries the whole song. 'waiting for darkness' is also so bass driven, and the solo section is amazing with the octave work you do. the bass is more distinctive than the guitar! all the best. andy. |
| Name: | Thomas Kaminski |
| E-mail address: | Irishking2282@hotmail.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://none |
| Comments: | I would just like to say one thing...rather ask one thing. Isn't it illegal to say that a disc is a remaster when it is really a re-recording? That's false advertisement, isn't it? |
| Name: | Ron Litz |
| E-mail address: | ronlitz@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Hi Bob - I hope you don't mind a couple of gear questions: 1. How did you arrive at playing the Gibson bass through a Marshall stack on Blizzard? You got a great sound on tape with it, but it seem like an odd choice in 1980! Is there a story there? Was it an homage to Jack Bruce? 2. Considering the great results of the Gibson/Marshall rig on Blizzard, why did you change to the P-bass/Ampeg rig for Diary? It also sounded great, BTW. 3. Is the P-Bass the ultimate hard rock/heavy metal bass? 4. Can you hear the difference between a maple and rosewood fretboard on a Precicion? What's your preference for hard-rock/heavy-metal, and why? Thanks! |
| Name: | Beth Williams |
| E-mail address: | ma69z28@aol.com |
| Comments: | Incredible musician! Wish you would tour here in Philadelphia PA. My husband has always been influenced by your style and sound. He can tell when it's you or someone else!! Thanks for sharing your talent!! |
| Name: | RuleZ6 |
| E-mail address: | xujator@hbo.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://limewire.freeworktool.com/sitemap.htm |
| Comments: | I haven't been up to anything these days. So it goes. I can't be bothered with anything these days. |
| Name: | Thom Kiernan |
| E-mail address: | woodenthomas@netzero.net |
| Homepage URL: | http://woodenthomas.com |
| Comments: | I love the Blizzard of Ozz band.I was fooled into beleiving that Tommy Aldrige and Rudy Sarzo played on those albums because of the picture sleeve inside of "Diary of a Madman". I'm a huge fan of Randy Rhoads, I had tickets to go see him when I was 15 years old but then he died. I can't beleive that they would rerecord any of that pure music, why? You must give credit where credit is due. It's as stupid as remaking the Choclolate factory movie or Planet of the Apes for that matter. I have to wonder if Sony or Ozzy's management edged out Kerslake and Daisley just so that they could not pay them . Well I think it has back fired on them, Kerslake and Daisley's legasies are further insured by all this. Here's another analogy; New Coke vs. Classic Coke, I don't drink the stuff but I think you know what I mean, If a formula is working for you stay with it! |
| Name: | Thom Kiernan |
| E-mail address: | woodenthomas@netzero.net |
| Homepage URL: | http://woodenthomas.com |
| Comments: | I love the Blizzard of Ozz band.I was fooled into beleiving that Tommy Aldrige and Rudy Sarzo played on those albums because of the picture sleeve inside of "Diary of a Madman". I'm a huge fan of Randy Rhoads, I had tickets to go see him when I was 15 years old but then he died. I can't beleive that they would rerecord any of that pure music, why? You must give credit where credit is due. It's as stupid as remaking the Choclolate factory movie or Planet of the Apes for that matter. I have to wonder if Sony or Ozzy's management edged out Kerslake and Daisley just so that they could not pay them . Well I think it has back fired on them, Kerslake and Daisley's legasies are further insured by all this. Here's another analogy; New Coke vs. Classic Coke, I don't drink the stuff but I think you know what I mean, If a formula is working for you stay with it! |
| Name: | Andy |
| E-mail address: | andy@downdriver.co.uk |
| Comments: | Ozzy, in England, is now, and has been for quite some time, a laughing stock. He now appears in an ITV commercial for 'I can't believe it's not butter', which is a butter tasting margerine !!! I kid you not !!! Rock 'n' Roll ?! |
| Name: | Skezza |
| E-mail address: | joeskerratt@hotmail.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.ultimaterhoads.tk |
| Comments: | Dear Bob, totally unfair, Ozzy has acted very unfairly in this situation and you have the backing of many fans against him. Skezza |
| Name: | shel north canada |
| E-mail address: | asnorth@shaw.ca |
| Comments: | hi been a fan since widowmaker,glad to see your still at it...............shel |
| Name: | Richard |
| E-mail address: | popsaw1@tiscali.co.uk |
| Comments: | Hi Bob.I sure hope you see this re-recording fiasco through to the bitter end because a precedent needs to be set.Great as he was,Ozzy lost his balls and his integrity long ago.CHEERS,RICHY |
| Name: | Peter Tietjen |
| E-mail address: | petertietjen@web.de |
| Comments: | Happy Birthday ....Have a nice day... |
| Name: | Mike Krenning |
| E-mail address: | cambre12@aol.com |
| Comments: | Hey Bob, it looks like you are a very busy man, but I was wandering if you have ever considered writing a book. Just from reading through your past it appears that you would have a fasinating story to tell. From the Spinal Tappish Ozzy days to working with the REAL pros (talking about OZ and Sharon only). I think you have best seller possibilities. How about it? |
| Name: | Scotty Braswell |
| E-mail address: | kbraswell@carolina.rr.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://rockbottom.datatechis.com |
| Comments: | I did`nt realize that i had bought a re-recording of Blizzard Of Ozz until i read the liner notes. I knew right away something was wrong as soon as i popped the cd in my player. What a load of crap! I hear the same thing was done with Diary Of A Madman. I was very pissed off. I have been a Bob Daisley/Lee Kerslake fan for many years. Do they think we are stupid or something and would`nt know the difference? When i buy any classic reissue album on cd i expect it to be the same as the original. Bob and Lee were part of the original chemistry that created these two master pieces. If anybody else would have been there besides B, these classic songs would not have been created. I support Bob & Lee as probably 99% of all fans of these two albums will. Just go to amazon.com and read the terrible reviews of this so-called remaster. Thank you Bob for your contributions rock-n-roll, which are tremendous. You along with Lee, Randy and many others helped shape and define my playing style as a lead guitar player. Scotty Braswell from North Carolina, USA............... |
| Name: | Scotty Braswell |
| E-mail address: | kbraswell@carolina.rr.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://rockbottom.datatechis.com |
| Comments: | I did`nt realize that i had bought a re-recording of Blizzard Of Ozz until i read the liner notes. I knew right away something was wrong as soon as i popped the cd in my player. What a load of crap! I hear the same thing was done with Diary Of A Madman. I was very pissed off. I have been a Bob Daisley/Lee Kerslake fan for many years. Do they think we are stupid or something and would`nt know the difference? When i buy any classic reissue album on cd i expect it to be the same as the original. Bob and Lee were part of the original chemistry that created these two master pieces. If anybody else would have been there besides B, these classic songs would not have been created. I support Bob & Lee as probably 99% of all fans of these two albums will. Just go to amazon.com and read the terrible reviews of this so-called remaster. Thank you Bob for your contributions rock-n-roll, which are tremendous. You along with Lee, Randy and many others helped shape and define my playing style as a lead guitar player. Scotty Braswell from North Carolina, USA............... |
| Name: | Raven Storm |
| E-mail address: | raven@raven-storm.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.raven-storm.com |
| Comments: | Why on Earth would they change the recordings in the first place? As if Daisley and Kerslake were lacking in some way? I don't think so! Both amazing musicians, not to mention they had to keep up with Randy Rhoads! It sounds like something done more out of spite or extreme rage toward Bob and Lee. Why? Especially to replace them with two "no-names?" I learned how to play guitar by playing along with Bob, Lee, and Randy...and I've done well with it. It's a slap in the face to anyone who loves that music. Yeah... it pisses me off a bit too! Raven Storm Las Vegas |
| Name: | Mike Krenning |
| E-mail address: | cambre12@aol.com |
| Comments: | Bob Daisley's work on Bliizzard of Oz inspired me to become a bass player. To remove his work off these albums is certainley a tragedy. It is like taking MacCartney off the Beatles albums! |
| Name: | Steve DeLeo |
| E-mail address: | stevedx02@netscape.net |
| Comments: | Sorry Bob... I realized that I misspoke in my earlier post... I said that "You and Tommy rocked"... I meant Lee, of course! My apologies to Mr. Kerslake... Steve DeLeo |
| Name: | Steve DeLeo |
| E-mail address: | stevedx02@netscape.net |
| Comments: | Bob, This really stinks! I'm glad I've got the old vinyl versions and the '95 remasters, not the '02 remasters... You and Tommy rocked on those records (and many others)! Next they'll be replacing Ozzy's voice or overdubbing Randy's guitar parts... What idiots they are... Like painting over the Mona Lisa... If the class-action suit fails, might I suggest that you start a campaign to have people start taking their CDs back to the store because they are defective... They don't sound like the originals, right? I'll bet a couple of thousand of these discs shipped back to Sony will get the point across! Keep rockin' man, Steve DeLeo |
| Name: | Dean B. |
| E-mail address: | metalgod_number2@hotmail.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://unicornrecords.com/exitstageleft |
| Comments: | I'm appauled to find out that Bob's fine bass work has been permanently erased from the first 2 Ozzy albums, what kind of low-lifes do that. I actually bought the 2 re-masters again just recently, and i haven't opened either of them to listen to them yet, and i'm not to keen to open them at all now. I hope the Osbornes pay for this injustice , Rock on Bob!. |
| Name: | ben barnow |
| E-mail address: | b.barnow@barnowlaw.com |
| Comments: | Best always. |
| Name: | ben barnow |
| E-mail address: | b.barnow@barnowlaw.com |
| Comments: | Best always. |
| Name: | Larry |
| E-mail address: | hawkwind6999@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | HI Bob, Have you ever played any of the BC Rich basses? I play a BC Rich Warlock Platinum Series and I just love the way it sounds! Anyway, I was just curious. Wishing you all the best |
| Name: | Nick S. |
| E-mail address: | ganondorf524@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | I don't know if it was really Ozzy's decision to take Bob and Lee off of the re-mastered versions of "Blizzard" and "Diary" but it was a mistake. Bob and Lee are great songwriters and musicians and should have credit where credit is due. I can only hope one day Bob and Lee will settle this dispute with Ozzy and Sony. |
| Name: | Bob Daisley. |
| E-mail address: | c/o site |
| Comments: | Hi Paul, Sorry, that amp isn't for sale. Just to let you know though, it's all original and in mint condition. Thanks for your interest. Bob. |
| Name: | paul Tatton |
| E-mail address: | paul_f.tatton016@sympatico.ca |
| Comments: | Hi Bob: I am interested in the 50 watt 1969 Marshall Head, How much are you asking for it and what condition is it in ? Does it require a cap job, are the transformers original and in good condition? Are the tubes in good condition? Is it completely original? If so please get back to me. Thanks Paul Tatton. Tatton Guitars |
| Name: | dennis deen |
| E-mail address: | ddeen@optonline.net |
| Homepage URL: | http://www speakofthedevilrocks.com |
| Comments: | greetings bob ,dennis deen guitarist just saying hi the randy pics are cool. there isnt a day that goes by where i dont find myself teaching a student crazy train. randy wAS A BIG INFLUENCE. as well as teaching i play in a ozzy tribute and a pantera tribute for the last 8 years its a living any way i did want to speak with you . i think we have some things in common when it comes to sharron ozzy. ive done work on many of todays biggest entertainers music , havent been paid i been worked over and beat down so many times what doesnt kill me only makes me stronger im a machine im sure we trade stories for hours ,if you really read this i would like to tell you some of them ronnie dio said oh sure we laughed i noticed brent fitz and corabi there cool i know brent also i heard there was a book you wrote ,iwould like to purchase it keep rockin hope to hear from ya dennis d |
| Name: | Richard Suchsland |
| E-mail address: | wackypolice@web.de |
| Comments: | Hey Bob, I understand your frustration. As a fan of Ozzy and Sabbath, I am also pissed off. I am lucky to have bought an older, non-remastered CD edition of "Blizzard". The newest edition is a fake product, as well as an insult against you and Lee. I also have rated these new versions of "Blizzard..." and "Diary..." accordingly at amazon.de (the German Amazon), hope they will publish my online review. Customers should not be fooled by being offered such inferior shit. |
| Name: | Pete Herring |
| E-mail address: | brewhaha33@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Hi Bob, Very sad to hear of Clive Coulson's passing. I was part of a group of ardent rock fans in Wollongong area in the early 70s who followed all the best bands. We were all aware of Clive's credentials with Zep, Beck etc and it was a buzz when he decided to come and play with Mecca in Sydney so we could go and see someone who knew the members of Zep. And then we were disappointed but sort of elated as well when he got a call to go back to work with Zep again. Really nice memories. By the way, I found this link to NZ music - Clive's band included Red McKelvie whom I saw playing with The Flying Circus and Richard Clapton. I think Red played that beautiful lick on 'Girls On The Avenue'. http://www.sergent.com.au/darkages.html Pete |
| Name: | david |
| E-mail address: | dcarvalhosr@aol.com |
| Comments: | I don't think Ozzy will ever see the light. I don't even think it's Ozzy as much as Sharon. True fans know the TRUTH. Rock on BOB and LEE. I'm not even tempted to buy the remasters until you both are given credit and your tracks returned. |
| Name: | Vicente |
| E-mail address: | carmelayroberto@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | I'm 41 y.o. from Mexico and I first heard you with "Widow Maker"... I was hooked! Just when I was 13 I started following the bands you played with because your bass lines are simply phenomenal and the music so inspiring! Of course Blizzard and Diary are my all-time favorites. At age 15 I started playing drums and today I would give everything just to play along with such a professional, talented and valuable person like you. Like all of us, I think you often must wonder how would Randy would be playing like these days. His untimely passing must have saddened you so much, as it did to us real fans. Thank YOU Bob for the incredible music over the years. From Mexico with all of our admiration. Cheers! |
| Name: | Roberto UV |
| E-mail address: | rougvi@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Both Lee Kerslake and Bob Daisley were an integral part of the Blizzard of Ozz, the band under which Ozzy Osbourne wrote and recorded his first two solo albums. Without Lee and Bob's contribution, together with Randy Rhoads's, Ozzy would have probably ended up dead by 1980. To denny acknowledgement of their participation and to give them proper compensation is simply a criminal act. Unfortunately, Ozzy now leads a life based on stupidity and greed, and now fails to recognize the people who once rescued not only his career, but his life as well. |
| Name: | Kevin |
| E-mail address: | kdudl@allstate.com |
| Comments: | Greetins, Mr. Daisley. I've been a huge fan of your bass playing since even before I started playing bass. I've been playing bass now for about 17 years and am turning 31 this coming March 7th of 2006 (man, I'm getting old!) Your bass playing throughout your entire career has never ceased to inspire me. I just wanted to express my views on what travesty of what the Osbournes have done to you and Lee over the years. Of course, we all know that this is more than likely Sharon's doing as Ozzy will never go against what she thinks. Blizzard of Ozz & Diary of a Madman still to me are Ozzy's best albums and anytime I want to turn someone onto your bass playing that isn't aware of all of you significant contributions to hard rock/metal, I tell them to listen to those 2 CD's and really pay attention to the amazing rhythm section chemistry that you and Lee had on both of those albums. I think what makes those 2 albums truly great is that you all were a true band and after those 2 albums, Sharon started really exerting her control and Ozzy's music just hasn't quite been the same. Bark at the Moon was great but those 1st 2 albums are just truly special stuff. Why did Randy have to be taken away from the world so soon? I have all of the 1995 Ozzy remasters in which the original bass and drum tracks for Blizzard & Diary still appeared. I still won't forget the day back in 2003 when a friend of mine picked up the 1st 2 albums that were part of the 2002 series of re-issues, only to find out that yours and Lee's parts had been completely erased and re-recorded over. What a complete travesty. It's just not the same and they didn't even get Robert Trujillo to tune his bass it sounds. The feel is gone and they even had the audacity to turn Randy's guitar playing down. It truly bothers me that they are making an attempt to try to make people forget the legacy of yours and Lee's work on those 1st 2 albums. While I know it's so they won't have to pay you both your due royalties, it is truly troublesome that people not knowing the difference won't get to apprecaite the true versions of those first 2 great Ozzy albums. Anyway, I hope that everything with you and Lee continues to go great and that your career continues to inspire countless legions of bass players and musicians. Later! |
| Name: | Renato Palhano |
| E-mail address: | bluemurder72@yahoo.com.br |
| Comments: | Hy Bob and Darren, I'm here just to express my admiration for Bob Daislay and his work.I've been a Bob fan since I was 12 years old and he's one of my favorite bass players, not only for his work with Mr Osbourne (for the record, I believe when Bob says he had written all those songs not Ozzy), but for his contribution to Heavy Rock in all those years.I'm huge fan of Mother's Army and Living Loud wich change my way to see music in some points.I hope one day see you playing again in my country with some of your bands.All the best. Renato - Sao Paulo - Brazil |
| Name: | Ulises Vázquez |
| E-mail address: | unmasked82@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | That's incredible the way the things happened. I think that it´s an injustice. There´s no reason why Ozzy and Sharon changes things to the fans, and of course that we know that Daisley and Kerslake are musicians, and in the other hand we have business entertainers, big bosses. We love Ozzy, and there's always two sides of the coin, i support the Daisley & Kerslake version. Now, i really want the original version of Blizzard and Diary. Keep on rockin´. |
| Name: | Vince |
| E-mail address: | hunter97@cox.net |
| Comments: | Without Bob and Lee, and of course the magic of Randy, Blizzard or Diary might not have been. Ozzy remastered the CD's with other musicians so that he would not have to pay Bob and Lee for their services. |
| Name: | Shane Gould |
| E-mail address: | smg103@gmail.com |
| Comments: | Hi Bob nice job on the website I like it.You are a very talented bassist.I like your work best with Ozz man.Keep up the good work and you have good taste in basses my fav Fender. |
| Name: | Bob Daisley. |
| E-mail address: | c/o site |
| Comments: | To Andy (entry Jan. 21st): In answer to your questions, yes I think Randy and I woould be still in touch. We were meant to get together in the US when I was in Uriah Heep and he was still in the Ozzy lin-up in early '82. We'd met and talked in pub in London and planned to meet up in America a couple of weeks later, but sadly he was killed when we (Uriah Heep) were in the air, flying to the States from London to start a US tour. As for working together, I don't know but it's certainly a possibility. Randy was getting into classical guitar and wanted to leave the Osbourne camp. When Ozzy found out, he punched Randy in the face and called him an ungrateful little shit. Who knows what Randy would've been into by this time, maybe he would have stayed away from rock, it's a shame we'll never find out. I'm very proud to have worked with that band, all of them, and to have come up with two classic albums that are still loved and listened to. They were fun times and we enjoyed making them. More recognition for Lee and myself would have been better but it's still great to be part of those records that have become an important part of rock history. Thanks for your interest. All the best, Bob. |
| Name: | Petri Rantavuori |
| E-mail address: | PetriRantavuori@hotmail.com |
| Homepage URL: | http:// |
| Comments: | Bob Daisley and Lee Kerslake! Don´t give up! Justify will win the war! |
| Name: | Andy |
| E-mail address: | andy@coolclickinmusic.co.uk |
| Comments: | hi bob. i have a question. By the way, i love your site, it is great, as a fan, to read and view all things you ! my question is this.....and it comes from a bass player who learnt to play bass by playing along to those first 3 Blizzard of ozz albums, from B.O.O #1 up to Bark at the moon.......if Randy Rhoads were alive today, do you imagine you would still be in contact, and would you have worked together again, after ozzy? What are your thoughts, after creating 2 amazing albums worth of material together, that still, 2 decades later (+), create massive emotion and influence to many, many people? For you to have writen music and lyrics that are now performed/sung worldwide must feel very rewarding. The real/true fans know the truth. rock on, andy |
| Name: | Rob |
| E-mail address: | wanmotai@aol.com |
| Comments: | Dear Mr. Daisley, just a note to say that I am a 36 year-old guitar player who has been a metalhead and music fan since age 6. Hearing Crazy Train on the radio when I was 13 literally changed my life forever. Obviously a big part of that was Randy Rhoads, but equally integral was the feeling, vibe, performance, emotion, and kick-ass-ness of the whole band. Blizzard and Diary were, and are, to me, the Sgt. Peppers of my lifetime. So it was with a strange, uneasy curiousity that I bought and listened to the "new" versions of said albums. For the record, I am a fan of Faith No More and Suicidal Tendencies, and Mike Bordin/Robert Trujillo in general... but I must say that the difference was noticeable immediately. And sadly, terribly, the vibe that captured my attention and heart so many years ago was no longer there. Nothing and no one will ever replace the timeless classic masterpieces. My hat's off to you for standing up for what is right. Peace, R. |
| Name: | Cy |
| E-mail address: | criticalerror76@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Hi Bob.What can I say other than good job! Hell of a career for sure. You've played along side with some pretty amazing talent over the years, although I'm not familiar with all that you have done. I heard you played for Uriah Heap ? I used to own " The magician's birthday" on vinyl back in the day. Did you play on that album? On another note, I bought " Blizzard " on CD recently to complete my trilogy (Blizzard,Diary,Tribute)seeing as the tapes were pretty much dead from at least 1 million miles of listening pleasure. I couldn't believe my ears ! Being a busy man and all I didn't know anything about this re-recording ordeal.So i found my way here and all I can say is this: I can't think of another occasion when I have been so disgusted then to find something so precious to me tempered with, how dare someone do such a thing ? I knew right off the bat something wasn't right," I don't know " didn't have that droning staccato triplet during the chorus...I said hell NOOOOOoooo, opened the CD case, read the credits and then my jaw dropped.No Bob nor Lee! WTF? Anyways, what's next ? Another re-release without Randy's guitar parts ? Sickening ! I'm off to write to Sony. Remember when they had to sanitize our album covers back in the mid 80's with those warning labels, as if that wasn't bad enough, well they should put labels on albums that have been tempered with so us fans don't get ripped off! Maybe a class action suit would be in order ? I could go on and on...but I'll stop you get my drift.Love you Bob, and thanx for all those great bass lines. |
| Name: | Robert E. Harmon |
| E-mail address: | vitor682003@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | I just wanted to sign in and vent my frustration over the "remastered" versions of Blizzard and Diary. How does someone sleep at night knowing they are basically stealing someone Else's creativity by replacing them on the original tracks. Not to mention stealing their rightful royalties? These are classic albums and should not be tampered with like this. I call it nothing more than plagiarism, which to me is the same as theft. I wish Bob and Lee the best of luck in their pursuit of justice concerning this matter. Sincerely, Robert E. Harmon |
| Name: | Bob Daisley. |
| E-mail address: | c/o site. |
| Comments: | To Andy Jeens (entry Jan. 15th) The Yngwie Malmsteen tracks I played on are from the album "Odyssey" around 1988 as follows: Rising Force, Hold On, Crystal Ball and Now Is The Time. As for a tuitional video, most of the ones I've ever seen have been a bit cheesey so I haven't given it much serious thought in doing one myself. I suppose I would if it was done right but that usually takes a bigger budget than is normally provided. Thanks for your interest. All the best, Bob. |
| Name: | Andy Jeens |
| E-mail address: | andy@jeens.co.uk |
| Comments: | hi bob. i know you played on a couple of yngwie studio tracks. was 'riot in the dungeons' one of them? if not, which were they? also, there are many bass tuition videos about. most of them, not too good !! have you ever thought about putting together your own? many thanks. andy |
| Name: | Einn |
| E-mail address: | austinotto@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Thanks! |
| Name: | Malicious Matt McDonnell |
| E-mail address: | gwillaker@yahoo.co.uk |
| Comments: | Yo Bob! You're a legend, man! I think its really shitty what Ozzy and $haron did to you. What a load of bollocks! Anyway, just wanted to say hi! |
| Name: | Bob Daisley. |
| E-mail address: | c/o site |
| Comments: | To "Perplexed" (entry Jan. 8th) During the first national tour for the band The Blizzard of Ozz in 1980, we were asked to come up with a B-side for a forthcoming single by Jet Records, the record Co. During the soundcheck for the show in Oxford, we wrote the song "You Said It All". If the riff sounds a bit like "No Bone Movies" it may have been a "leftover" of Randy's as "Bone Movies" had already been written and recorded. Randy, Lee and I worked on the song that afternoon whilst Ozzy slept under the drum-riser drunk. Lee sang the vocal melody over what we, the three of us, had worked out and I took a tape of Lee's vocal idea back to the hotel and wrote the lyrics. I'm pretty sure that it was that night we included it in the show and recorded it on a mobile studio, which is where that live version of "Crowley" came from. I hope this clears up your question. Thanks for your interest. All the best, Bob. |
| Name: | Perplexed |
| E-mail address: | mos6507@gmail.com |
| Comments: | I had a question. In the late 80s I picked up the Mr. Crowley live EP that I think only came out in the UK at a used record store in the US. Very little information exists about this recording. It's cool to hear the difference in Randy's playing then vs. the Tribute CD, as he is much more restrained here. I'm disappointed that these recordings haven't made it to CD yet, although apparently You Said it All came out on a rare promo CD. You Said it All is a strange one. I read that it was a pseudo-live track recorded during a soundcheck, kind of similar to Led Zeppelin's I Can't Quit You Babe and We're Gonna Groove on Coda. Do you have any more background on the circumstances surrounding the EP release and the composition of You Said it All? The riff during the verses sounds like a prototype for what would later become No Bone Movies. |
| Name: | Bob Daisley. |
| E-mail address: | c/o site. |
| Comments: | To Jim (entry 6th Jan): I played on the whole "No More Tears" album but it's probably Mike Innez on the demos. Mike was in the band at the time but didn't play on the album. To Rob Bagg (entry 6th Jan) Sure, if I get to Boulder I'll sign your bass. Thanks to you both and to everyone who visits the site. All the best for 2006. Cheers, Bob. |
| Name: | Buddy Mills |
| E-mail address: | budmeg11@comcast.net |
| Comments: | I'm a 38 year old musician, who grew up on this music I've been playing the drums for 25 years in many metal bands.Most notably, Insanity which was very popular in the underground scene in the mid eighties.I recently went to buy a replacement disc because my original was stolen. I have the album in record form, but it is hanging as art. So anyway, I bought the cd and took it home. As it began to play I noticed something was very wrong.I was heart broken to hear this shit!!! the drum tracks suck badly. I learned those beats and phils to the tee when I was younger. And to hear them be butchered like that makes me sick.I would have done a better job than this Mike dude, I may have done a better job than Lee.L.O.L. but the bottom line is that rich bitch Sharon/Yoko has ruined these tracks,and I have lost any and all respect for the Ozzy empire. KARMA! You don't fuck the one's who got you to where you are today.I truly believe that it was Bob and Lee as well as Randy that made these records great.By the way I only owned/purchased 3 ozzy records in my life,Blizzard, Diary and tribute nothing else he has put out has inspired me to buy. Take care and good luck,sincerely Bud Mills |
| Name: | George |
| E-mail address: | nishal1999@compuserve.de |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.rollingdrunks.de |
| Comments: | Hi Bob, great old fender basses, and a good bass you playing man. keep on rocking, George |
| Name: | Ernie |
| E-mail address: | info@alittlelizzy.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.alittlelizzy.com |
| Comments: | Hey There Bob.. I allways thought that you are the man regarding playing Bass, I can tell you that it made my day when I saw that it was you that played bass together with DIO many years back here in SWEDEN... Rock On Bro.... /ERNIE |
| Name: | Rob Bagg |
| E-mail address: | bagg56@comcast.net |
| Comments: | I've been playin' bass for 30+ years and I think you're the tops, Bob! If Living Loud makes it to Colorado, I'd consider it an honor to meet you. Would there be a chance you could sign my 'ol Fender Precision? I live in Boulder. Sincerely, Rob Bagg |
| Name: | jim |
| E-mail address: | jwalk@aol.com |
| Comments: | hi Bob, been a fan since 1980. The posts below pretty much sum up how I feel about those so-called remasters. Such a shame. The bassline in S.A.T.O. made me decide to pick up the bass almost 25 years ago! Love the Living Loud disc, it's great to hear the old Blizzard rhythm section once again. Btw, is that you on the No More Tears demo sessions and bonus tracks (Party with Animals & Don't Blame Me)? I was told it was someone else. keep rockin'! |
| Name: | jose fernando Montoya |
| E-mail address: | nativa.rock@gmail.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://nativa.rock.com |
| Comments: | the bass line in blizard of oz is my favourite one of all bass lines. those basses are religious from me, and bob is god I buy a fender J and a P bass just because of the bob sound ozzy can't do that to the best bass player ever |
| Name: | Seth |
| E-mail address: | pattersonandover@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Hello all, Sorry if this is old hat, but I'm steamed over what Ozzy & his 'husband' Sharon did to Bob with re-recording his basslines... If it's any consolation--we know. We can smell a rat. We know that Bob played a very important role on those earliest Oz records, and at the end of the day, that's what matters. I hope that Bob and Lee realize that any chap with two beans in his brain knows what's what. I can enjoy those songs now--they still hold up well. Thanks for your excellent, timeless contributions, Bob! |
| Name: | Matias |
| E-mail address: | metalsludgerosario@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Hi Bob, Im 24, Im from Argentina. Im a bass player, im not a pro but i play enough for my band. I had downloaded some Mungo Jerry video from 70's glam dvd, i didnt know who he was, i liked the tune "allright allright allright". My dad told me he knew Mungo. You are one of my favourites bass players with Chuck Wright, Mc Kagan and Dana Strum. When i listened to blizzard of ozz the first time i got hooked by those basslines that were very interesting! Well i just found out that the bass player playing with mungo at that show is you!! a very young bob!, and your distinctive style is there. So cool! |
| Name: | Petri Tarkanmäki |
| E-mail address: | petri@tarkanmaki.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://well-ooh.com |
| Comments: | Hi Bob! Been a fan of yours since end of the 70´s. Love your work, you are a living legend, thanks for the music!Hope to see you in Scandinavia someday soon again! Love n rock! Petri No Thanks To Ozzy!!! |
| Name: | frankie |
| E-mail address: | fdasaro@nyc.rr.com |
| Comments: | OZZY IS AN ASS |
| Name: | Eric Singer |
| E-mail address: | u got it... |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.eric-singer.com |
| Comments: | hey Bub !! Happy New year/ wishing you so much more in 2006. Hope to see you sooner than later... peace/love Eric |
| Name: | Bob Daisley |
| E-mail address: | c/o site |
| Comments: | To Peter (entry Dec. 31st) Without watching the show again, I can't say for sure but it's either my 1969 50W Marshall guitar head or the 1970 100W bass head. I'll have to watch it again to be sure. Thanks, Bob. |
| Name: | Peter Tietjen |
| E-mail address: | petertietjen@web.de |
| Comments: | one more question please..on the hoochie coochie man DVD are you playing a 100 W Super Bass Marshall ? Greetings Peter |
| Name: | Bob Daisley |
| E-mail address: | c/o site. |
| Comments: | To Peter Tietjen (entry 29th Dec.) The strings I've always used are Picato from Strings and Things in the U.K. Normally 45 to 105's but occasionally 45 to 100's. The picks I use are Jim Dunlop .88mm It's been a while since I toured Germany but hopefully Living Loud or The Hoochie Coochie Men will tour there some time soon. If you want an autograph and pick, you can send an email to Darrell at this site with your address and I'll send them off to you. Enjoy the music. Thanks and all the best, Bob Daisley. |
| Name: | Peter Tietjen |
| E-mail address: | petertietjen@web.de |
| Comments: | Hello Bob, what for strings did u play ..045-105 or 045-100? and what for picks ? i bought the last 6 month nearly all of your cds/dvds...from widowmaker, Mother Earth, Living Loud, Hoochie Coochie,Moore.....and the Alice Cooper Tribute CD (yes, only for that one song :-))...and i am hooked from your P-Bass Sound and Playing. When did u play in germany ? were can i get an autograph (and pick) ? All the best for 2006 !! Yours respectfully Peter Tietjen |
| Name: | Bob Daisley |
| E-mail address: | c/o site |
| Comments: | To MFrench, entry Dec. 28th: I tend to avoid open strings too, other than the low E but there are times when an open string rings through for a two note chord etc. that is ideal. Obviously there isn't as much control over an open string, that is, vibrato, bending etc. but sometimes it's convenient to use an open string for a passing note in a run, one that doesn't feature too much. There aren't any rules, and I wouldn't recommend using them or not using them, it's like you say, up to the individual and the circumstances involved. Thanks for visiting the site. All the best, Bob Daisley. |
| Name: | mfrench |
| E-mail address: | mfrench AT 123mail DOT net |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.energyexpressband.com |
| Comments: | Excellent site Bob & a great "web haven" for bassists/music fans! Question: What's your stance about playing open strings on the bass? This topic has always had a million different opinions. Some folks I've met avoid them all but the open low string at all times & others (such as myself) believe it's all a matter of neck position & damping. Would love to hear your response & keep up the great work!! |
| Name: | Andy Greenberg |
| E-mail address: | andy@elrayoguitarworks.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.elrayoguitarworks.com |
| Comments: | I'v always dug what you do and your style. I don't own any ozzy Ozborne Music, but after reading the previous page, this mess sounds like deceit from head to toe. And the fact that there is someone—anyone that would defend this shit is beyond me. Good luck!! If you're in San Diego come by the Guitar shop (elrayo Guitarworks) and say hi!. Thanks Andy |
| Name: | Brendon |
| E-mail address: | eagle_b37@msn.com |
| Comments: | Sorry, I forgot to add something to the web address for Graham Greene before, so here is the proper site addy. Thanks again Bob- You rock!!!!!! www.grahamgreene.com.au Brendon |
| Name: | Brendon |
| E-mail address: | eagle_b37@msn.com |
| Comments: | Bob Im not sure if you got my last entry, so here is goes again Could you do me a favor and take a listen to my friend from down under, Graham Greene. He is an awsome guitarist/ composer who is deserves to be heard! He sent me ( Im in Canada ) a CD of Voodoo Lounge and we have become long distant mates ( e mails, telephone ). He doesnt know im asking this of you and would be very red-faced at the very idea ( lol), but thats what friends are for eh. Go to Grahamgreene.com and take listen. Pleaaaaaaaaaaaseeeeeeeeeeee Thanks and Merry Christmas Brendon |
| Name: | Brendon |
| E-mail address: | eagle_b37@msn.com |
| Comments: | Bob? Could pleaaaaaaaase take a listen to my friend Graham Greene? Hes an Aussie with an awsome talent and deserves some reconition. He doesnt know im doing this ( lol ) go to Grahamgreene.com Thanks, your a bud and wont be disapointed |
| Name: | Brendon |
| E-mail address: | eagle_b37@msn.com |
| Comments: | Your simply the best Bob. Huge fans here in eastern Canada. Your a true artist, and have proved it time and time again that your love for creating and playing music always comes first.Even when you have been lied to, set up, played and fooled by the Osbournes for the use of your talents , your passion for music makes all that crap take a back seat. Your right about the Karma factor, someday all this will come back to haunt them. It makes me wonder how people still work for them , surely Zak must be getting some better treatment then you and others had in the past. The one thing I wish someone in your position could do now about all this, is to have some form of bennifit to help raise money for the Randy Rhodes foundation and make even the average joe out there understand how people in power can manipulate art. Its really scary how corperate people can be when they come from rags to riches, and want more at the expense of others.To be able to dictate and pull the puppet strings of the judgicial system to favor and protect them while getting richer, is a crime against art and humanity. There is too much pro Osbourne ( albeit self promotion, tv shows, festivals etc. ) and not enough of an uproar.Although your cases have been in the news somewhat, there is an absence of outrage from artist and musicians alike to make a huge pronounced wave ( although Iron Maiden made a small, but loud ripple at this years Ozzfest), there should be more done here to fight for your rights and that of future artist, to protect from this ever happening again. " you can't kill rock n roll" Brendon |
| Name: | silvio |
| E-mail address: | snovelle@uol.com.br |
| Comments: | Man, I imported this two cds without know about this ridiculous decision of re-records with other members(OK,Those guys were hired,but it can't be considered ethical,what a shame) and when I took a look on it,I could not believe.That has no excuses.They are there on my cd rack and it won't be played anymore, you can be sure. But God acts in mysterial ways( as gramma says), all that Sharon is releasing is crap.Even Ozzy Prince of darkness box and her daughter career is a punishment itself. So, thaxs for the Living Loud cd/dvd, simply the best ever , I'll probably buy another one because this will desintegrate soon after so many hearings per day and I'm waiting day by day for January 26 for a entire new songs album. Please send hail to Don Airey (A Master), Sir Lee Kerslake (He is a god , I have all UH albums and his solo work - by the way,Uriah heep link is not working), Morse(what a joke,In the name of god riifs are unbelievable) and the amazing Jimmy Barnes. God bless you all, Silvio Novelletto Junior |
| Name: | Bob Daisley. |
| E-mail address: | C/O site |
| Comments: | To Ron: (entry Dec. 21st) If you're using finger-style to play the eights and sixteens, you might find it a little difficult. I used a pick on those parts. (and most of the parts) I used my first finger on the second fret on the low E string and the third finger on the fourth fret on the D string, alternating between the two for the 8's and 16's. Using a pick makes it smoother and more precise, not to mention easier. Good luck, you'll get there. Cheers, Bob. And to Andy: (entry Dec. 21st) I'm glad you like the Living Loud stuff, I'm pleased with how it turned out too. I don't know if we'll tour England but if the opportunity comes up, I know we'd all love to, so it's a possibility. Maybe see you over there. All the best, Bob. |
| Name: | Andy Jeens |
| E-mail address: | andy@bassist.me.uk |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.downdriver.co.uk |
| Comments: | have just got hold of the 'living loud' dvd. yep, this is good ! and as a fan of bob's for 20 years, i finally got to hear him speak ! the band sounds awesome. i taught myself bass, and learnt mainly by playing along to those first 3 ozzy albums. bob is the premier rock bassist, bar none. i love 'tonight', 'in the name of god' & 'mr crowley' best off the dvd. will we see 'living loud' in england some time ???????? legends live forever................... |
| Name: | Ron |
| E-mail address: | ronlitz@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Bob, Thanks for your response. I still can't believe I'm talking to Bob Daisley about the gear he used to record some of the most influential and classic HR/HM music of all time - pinch me, I must be dreaming! If I might be so bold as to ask for technique tips from the master: I'm working on "Bark At The Moon" - during the phrase "Those that the beast is looking for", you're playing eighth notes on F#, but every now and then you hit two sixteenth notes on the octave - and then right back to the eighths so seamlessly and smoothly it's blowing my mind! I'm playing the eighths by alternately plucking with my index and middle finger, but when I try to reach up for the sixteenths with those same two fingers, and then come right back, well - let's just say it's not pretty. So then I tried plucking the eighths with just my index finger, and hitting the octave sixteenths with my middle and ring finger. It feels funny, but it might work better. My question is this - what fingering pattern did you use? I know there is no one "right way", but I admire your playing so much that I want to play it the way you did. Sorry if this isn't the right forum for this type of question. |
| Name: | Bob Daisley. |
| E-mail address: | C/O site. |
| Comments: | To Ron: (entry Dec. 20th) I used the same '61 P-bass and Ampeg on Bark at the Moon, I'm glad you like the tone. Thanks and all the best for 2006. Bob. |
| Name: | Ron |
| E-mail address: | nospam@nospam.com |
| Comments: | Bob - you said you used a Gibson EB-3/Marshall 100-watt amp/Marshall 4x12 cabinet on "Blizzard of Ozz", and a Fender P-Bass/Ampeg SVT/Ampeg 8x10 cab on "Diary of a Madman" - but what did you use on "Bark at the Moon" - it also has awesome tone! |
| Name: | Dave |
| E-mail address: | dp2014@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Is this thing working? I posted over a week ago, and my message still hasn't shown up. |
| Name: | P |
| E-mail address: | spider_2112@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | It's a shame what the Ozz did. I'm glad I still have the original records. I guess I'll have to sample them and burn my own "remastered" CD... On a side note I just enjoyed a DVD of Rainbow in 1977.. Yeah you are there ;) Best wishes P:) |
| Name: | blank |
| E-mail address: | blank@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | i have been an ozzy fan for a couple of years now. my dad recently purchased for me the 02 remastered version of blizzard, i like trujillo, but what ozzy did was bullshit (i have not opened blizzard and dont think i ever will) |
| Name: | blank |
| E-mail address: | blank@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | i have been an ozzy fan for a couple of years now. my dad recently purchased for me the 02 remastered version of blizzard, i like trujillo, but what ozzy did was bullshit (i have not opened blizzard and dont think i ever will) |
| Name: | BRANDON |
| E-mail address: | rbcruz69@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | RE: Blizzard of Ozz....Unbelievable! I was replacing an old worn out cassette(my album was stolen back in the early 80's-that's another story)with a brand new CD and I'm listening to it while reading some of the liner notes, notes that were not on my stolen album or cassette, and I start to notice various differences in the music. I start to question my new purchase even more as I read that Bruce Dickenson is listed as Producer of this record! What the F&@%!!!!!! Pretty disappointing. No offense Bruce. It just came as a shock. Same thing happened when I picked up Bark at the Moon. I was already leary because of the whole Blizzard thing and there was even more evidence on this record; a guitar solo suddenly appeared where it hadn't ever been before and some accents and puses were changed around......it just sucks! I don't think Ozzy would've done this without Yoko's influence. Know what I mean? So, I can't totaly blame him but he's gotta understand that the originals shouldn't have ever been compromised. Especially with the high regard he's held for the Beatles and their music....what would he think of Michael Jackson had this been done to Sgt. Peppers or the White Album..... and for what?! |
| Name: | Pete |
| E-mail address: | brewhaha33atyahoo.com |
| Comments: | Hi Bob, I'm thinking back to that great Kahvas Jute gig at The Basement and hoping that we may hear 'Green Mansions' again at long last. That was really some gig and I count myself lucky to have been a part of it - shame I was unable to locate my mates from the 70s to join myself and Michael there. They're all still around but scattered all over the country - I know that they have long and vivid memories of the gig at our school which was captured for the liner photos on 'Wide Open'. Hope to see you soon, Bob, most likely with LL. Stay well and safe travels! all the best, Pete, Sydney |
| Name: | Larry |
| E-mail address: | hawkwind6999@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Me again, Bob. I should have finished reading the site before I left my last entry so I could add this to it. I cannot beleive the Osbournes have the unmitigated gall to edit you and Lee out of 'Blizzard' and 'Diary'. I am lucky to have those two on vinyl so I can enjoy yours and Lee's performances. You guys made the album what it is. If you have crappy drumming and bad or medicocre bass playing the song will suck no matter what. A good rhythm section is DEFINITELY necessary and you guys are stellar! Good luck to both of you on the suit and as for me, I will never buy another Ozzy recording again. |
| Name: | Larry |
| E-mail address: | hawkwind6999@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | HI Bob, I just wanted to say that I have been a HUGE fan of yours for a long time. I always admired your talent and versatility with the bass. It didnt matter what band you were playing in. I was always thrilled to hear you play, and you also seem like a nice person to boot. You inspired me to take up the bass and now I have been playing for 7 years. I am in a metal band now called Event Horizon. Thanks a bunch! |
| Name: | Greg Broad and Glenn Ferguson |
| E-mail address: | milleniummusic@hotmail.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://milleniumrecordsonline.com |
| Comments: | Hi Bob! Just checking out your site. We are currently in the process of setting up the Millenium Records Online web site and we wanted to see how you present your site. Very nice, the bass is doing well and I'll send you a sample shortly. Merry Christmas... - Greg and Glenn PS. Have you learnt "My Girl" yet? |
| Name: | Laurent Janon |
| E-mail address: | l.janon@anvoltech.com |
| Comments: | truth will prevail |
| Name: | Connie Rankin |
| E-mail address: | stewart.rankin@btinternet.co.uk |
| Comments: | Think of times gone by luv Picato |
| Name: | anders a |
| E-mail address: | n/a |
| Comments: | Hi bob ,Maybe it would be a good idea to make a dvd lesson where you show some of your specialitis and a little from the most popular songs you have been recorded. wish you all the best. anders a. |
| Name: | Bob Daisley |
| E-mail address: | c/o site |
| Comments: | Hi Eric - entry 22nd Nov. I've never taught bass online. I've given a few lessons here and there over the years privately but have never really gotten into teaching. Thanks for your interest. All the best, Bob. |
| Name: | eric baah |
| E-mail address: | eribaqua@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | please do you teach bass online |
| Name: | Emanuel |
| E-mail address: | adam.emanuel@metalcentre.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.metalcentre.com |
| Comments: | Interview with Bob for Metal Centre. http://www.metalcentre.pl/webzine.php?p=interviews&nr=200&lang=eng |
| Name: | Boogie Bob |
| E-mail address: | Boggiebob2005@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Ozzy is shot he has no brain left |
| Name: | Jeff |
| E-mail address: | boog62@alltel.net |
| Homepage URL: | http://none |
| Comments: | Bob, Stumbled on your page by accident. Thanks for sharing your collection. Can only imagine what it must be like to own one of John Entwistle's basses! |
| Name: | John Tetley |
| E-mail address: | panzerbass@aol.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.jagpanzer.com |
| Comments: | Bob, I just want to say I have been a big fan of your bass playing and it is really lame of Ozzy and his wife which I'm pretty sure it is his wife's doing but I really hope everything comes thru for you and us fan's. I hope they get off there high horse and release the original version with you and Lee playing on it. I just can't believe the Osbournes would do such a stupid thing and what was Robert Trujillo thinking ($$$$$$)maybe improving his career, I guess Robert doesn't have much respect for what he has done. Well I hope some day the original version will be released on CD so we can hear the real soul, emotion & intensity of what was played on one of the greatest rock records ever. Bob best of luck to you. |
| Name: | frederick |
| E-mail address: | zzzzzz |
| Homepage URL: | http://ssssss |
| Comments: | bob,i to am amazed at the audacity and greed of the fraudbournes.i bought the so called new and improved versions of blizzard and diary.i put on my headphones and waited for the gong opening on i dont know.man,right away i knew something was wrong.then i started to read the liner notes,ah yes,now i get it.you and lee were not there.i took them back to the record store and actually got my money back.i am looking for the originals on cd.they were issued in the mid 1990s.they are a green jacket that says ozzy on the side .they are still availble and i intend to get them diary and blizzard are classics.the originals are highly valued by fans.i hope you nail the fraudbournes in a nice fat lawsuit. best of luck. |
| Name: | Tom |
| E-mail address: | dr.einstein@quantentunnel.de |
| Comments: | Ahhhh!!! Very very nice vintage Fender Basses best regards from germany |
| Name: | Ricardo |
| E-mail address: | NYBass30@aol.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://ricardo-bass.com |
| Comments: | I can not believe that the drums and bass were replaced on the newly Mastered Ozzy Gems. I have not bought them yet but now that I know this information I have zero interest. The point of remastering is to make the orginal sound better sonically not change the performance. This really is disgusting and I am so sorry that Bob Daisley has been disrespected this way!!! Regards, Ricardo |
| Name: | JERRY |
| E-mail address: | MURPHY23 @COX.NET |
| Comments: | BOUGHT BLIZZARD WITHOUT KNOWING AND RIGHT AWAY I COULD TELL IT DIDN'T SOUND RIGHT.AFTER SOME RESEARCH I COULD NOT BELIEVE OZZY COULD DO THAT.I WAS REALLY PISSED.I BET THIS IS MAINLY DO TO THE GREED OF SHARON. |
| Name: | Adam |
| E-mail address: | adam_loves_rock@hotmail.co.uk |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.adams-world.tk |
| Comments: | Hi, This is a very good site. I was just wondering do you have a merchandise page on this site because i'm having trouble finding one. Thanks |
| Name: | David Schrader |
| E-mail address: | dls5757@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Loved the vintage p-basses, especially the Fiesta Red '62... |
| Name: | James |
| E-mail address: | crushingday7 |
| Homepage URL: | http://myspace.com/altamonte |
| Comments: | Bob, You sound as vibrant and creative as ever, keep up the great work-James |
| Name: | George A. Gelish |
| E-mail address: | ggelish@hotmail.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.georgegelish.com |
| Comments: | Hey Bob/Mike, I have been following this case in the press all these years with great interest. Removing your tracks from the classic "Blizzard of Ozz" and "Diary of a Madman" recordings was just wrong. You guys contributed to the sound and helped forge it and are entitled to your just rewards. I remember how outraged we all were when Alan Douglas removed all the backing tracks off Hendrix tapes and turned them into "Midnight Lightning" and "Crash Landing." "Sacrilege!" we screamed. This is totally despicable and stands out in a business that is famous for being populated by shyster managers and larcenous lawyers. I hope Ozzy and Sharon are shamed into settling and returning you to your rightful places in Rock and Roll history (besides being in Uriah Heep, don't think I forgot about that)! |
| Name: | angelo |
| E-mail address: | bassman.65@sbcglobal.net |
| Comments: | great site. a true fan for years. i try to pattern my style around yours. all the best. angelo barbera, bass player |
| Name: | Tifa |
| E-mail address: | Tifsplace@hotmail,com |
| Comments: | My respect for Ozzy died years ago really, but this sad buisness with the "remasters" was the final nail in the coffin for me. I am past caring whether he actually has the decency to restore them now as he is no longer in control of his career anyway... his dumb wife is... Ozzy needs to retire, sharon needs to die (especially after another outrage , that being pelting iron maiden at Ozzfest) |
| Name: | Ducky |
| E-mail address: | * |
| Comments: | Told you a book is a great idea!! |
| Name: | Des Sherwood |
| E-mail address: | des.sherwood@btinternet.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.randyrhoads.tk |
| Comments: | Hi Bob, I think a book by you would be a great idea. Rudy's done one, Don Airey is doing one, so a book from your perspective would be fantastic. Such long and interesting careers in music will always be a good read. Good luck with it and I hope you start it soon! Al the best, Des. |
| Name: | Ritchie |
| E-mail address: | killer - watts@iprimus.com.au |
| Comments: | Bob , a book from you would be very cool indeed !! it could be titled :" From the Bottom end - my point of view " sub-titled : "Arse-holes and the real people in the music biz" just a thought ;-) cheers mate .. - Ritchie |
| Name: | Bob Daisley. |
| E-mail address: | c/o site |
| Comments: | To Kerrie (entry Oct. 2nd) Dennis Wilson and I will finish mixing the live recording from The Basement later this month, so as soon as we have a finished product, we'll have an idea of a release date. It should be early next year. As for live performances, we might do some when the DVD has been released, depending on the availability of everyone. To Chris Butler: Sure mate, take whatever photos you want. As for me writing a book, people often tell me I should and I have thought about it so I probably will one day in the not-too-distant-future, there's so much to tell. Thanks to you and everyone who visits the site and for all your support. Best Regards, Bob. |
| Name: | Kerrie |
| E-mail address: | n/a |
| Comments: | Hi Bob, any news yet on a release date for the Kahvas Jute Triple Pack? Or some tour dates? Regards, Kerrie. |
| Name: | Chris Butler |
| E-mail address: | sliceolife_1999@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Hi Bob, I want to say God Bless you and Lee!! We all know the truth and back you 100%! I have been a fan for many years but like many others I never knew the truth until now. What Ozzy and Sharon have done and with no visible remorse whatsoever is beyond belief! It would have been interesting to see what his career would have turned out like if you hadn't continued to write and perform for him. I did happen to see you perform with Jake, Don and Carmine on the last night of Motley Crue's opening performance in Portland Oregon for the Bark at the Moon tour that was a treat indeed! Is is alright to download the pic's you have posted? they are truly wonderful and are a testament to the deciept Ozzy and Sharon have been living all these years. Have you considered writing a book? I would buy it for sure! Keep Rockin' and God Bless! Chris |
| Name: | chris harrison |
| E-mail address: | chrisharry53@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Loved seeing Kahvas Jute live in the 1970's - especially in my home suburd of Ryde, Sydney. Can't wait to get the DVD and hope the show is also shown on ABC - Live At The Basement - so they get some exposure. If possible, let me know if and when that will happen and if there will be more live gigs around Sydney to Newcastle. |
| Name: | B.T.Busch |
| E-mail address: | solodrums@excite.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.solodrums.com |
| Comments: | Let me just start by saying Your (Bob Daisley & Lee Kerslake's) performances/Writing & Producing on Ozzy's "Dairy" & "Blizzard," were instrumental in my being a musician. It breaks my heart to hear that Sharon has talked him into taking you two off of the albums with other musicians in your places! The origional magic of those albums CANNOT EVER be duplicated. Bob & Lee made me LOVE music, I'm now a drummer of 18 years. They should be ashamed of their back-stabbing, all in the name of money. Its a sad state of affairs, and I just wanted to show my support! MUSIC WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN THE SAME FOR ME WITHOUT BOB DAISLEY & LEE KERSLAKE, I LOVE YOU GUYS & YOU DESERVE ALL THE CREDIT IN THE WORLD! B.T.Busch SoloDrums.com |
| Name: | vijay |
| E-mail address: | vijay@templeadvertising.com |
| Comments: | What's next? Build a replica of the Taj Mahal in San Frisco and tell people why go all the way to India see it? |
| Name: | Peter & Roseina Arndell (Oz Guitar) |
| E-mail address: | ozguitar@bigpond.net.au |
| Homepage URL: | http://ozguitar.com.au |
| Comments: | Hi Bob, Love Your Work Mate ! Love Peter, Roseina & Family xxxooo |
| Name: | gerard de dios |
| E-mail address: | gerard_dedios@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | A warm "MABUHAY"(long live, more power!) to you!, here from the Philippines! My name is Gerard De Dios,21 a co-host of our country's one and only metal radio program called METAL MADNESS on N.U.107.5fm. I am quite delighted to be knowledgable to the fact that you are still going strong both with your career and your gigs/albums as well.... Indeed your legacy is awesome. However, here in our country, i would like to feature something new for our listeners out here and somehow get them hooked up with your wonderful music. Sadly, your albums never reached our country, so I am now reaching out to you so that you could extend your best-filled efforts in helping METAL MADNESS propagate some of your stuff. I do hope you contact us soon and hopefully, you can send us your latest studio effort(signed,if ever). Anyway, the situation here in terms of music is quite getting overpopulated with brain-dead musical genres that only live up to those mainstream stuff (which we hope to cast out!)....Many of our listeners,FOR SURE will subscribe to your efforts if you would give us a chance to give your materisl some airplay. Lastly, we earnestly look forward for your response, Thank you dear sir, "SALAMAT"(thank you). We wish you all the best in both your career and your future endeavors as well! WE SHALL LET THE FILIPINO PEOPLE KNOW THAT OZZY DESERVES A BOYCOTT! WE WILL NOT ALLOW OUR PEOPLE TO BUY THOSE RE-ISSUES. ----here is my address in case you would be interested to send us a copy of your latest album.( we will also send you documented footages of our show ): 90 BERLIN ST. CAPITOL HOMES, DILIMAN, Q.C. 1116,MANILA, PHILIPPINES |
| Name: | Luke Hatton |
| E-mail address: | fuckozzyand sharon@deadbeat.com |
| Comments: | Ozzy Osbourne is a liar and a thief, who has only got where he has by stealing other people's music. He never wrote a single thing in his life (not in Sabbath, or solo). Give credit to the people who deserve it, and not degraded, braindead leaches like Ozzy. Fuck Ozzy & Sharon! Long Live Bob Daisley!!!!! |
| Name: | Rodney Phair |
| E-mail address: | rod_77@hotmail.co.uk |
| Comments: | Thanks Bob for the autograph, a true great of rock |
| Name: | Cro |
| E-mail address: | limeguy@hotmail.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.robertrumery.cjb,bet |
| Comments: | What Ozzy did was wrong taking some of the orignal players off a song out of the song thats so fucked up! I mean, I've been a BIG Ozzy fan for almost 20 years.. I was evening listenting to Ozzy when I was a little kid. I never owned the orignal Diary Of A Madman or Blizzard Of Ozz. I got the remasterd Blizzard. And right know I don't think much of it.. Taking Lee and Bob out of the songs is like saying you wrote "Imagine" and its just not right. I never condoned anything The Osbournes ( Sharon and Ozzy and company) do. I just enjoy Ozzy's music. But this is reprehechenable. Lee and Bob put in time and effort into thos albums just like Ozzy did and know Mr.Osbourne has the gall to remove their muscianship from his albums? Thats total bullsh*t! I mean could their be a good reason? I don't really know nor have anything I wouldn't want to speculate at this and thats the politics of the music industry. I could see Ozzy removing the players if he was asked to. But what I see from the site that Ozzy didn't ask any of the players if they want to be removed he just removed them. Bob and Lee are very good players and I wish them the best in their musical career. Best of luck to you all I hope you can over come this. |
| Name: | Ray Urias |
| E-mail address: | rands1990@sbcglobal.net |
| Comments: | I've been an Ozzy fan for a long, long time and being a bass player, I really admired Bob's musicianship. I think removing Mr. Daisley's and Mr. Kerslake's hard work from two of metal's most classic offerings is an utter slap in the face of not only the formentioned musicians, but to EVERY single fan and musician who have listened to these great works of art and have joyously added them to the fabric of their lives. We've all heard the term "blood is thicker than water", but apparently money changes everything. Ozzy AND Sharon(who I believe is pushing this) need to pay what they owe and give credit where credit is due. Until this is resolved correctly, I will not support Ozzy Osbourne in any of his ventures in any way, shape or form. |
| Name: | matt funderburk |
| E-mail address: | fundalurk@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | I have bought every Ozzy CD to hit the shelves and sincerely felt like I had the wool pulled over my eyes when I saw what had happened. I never thought that there was something that I could do, but now I see that I was very wrong. |
| Name: | Fred |
| E-mail address: | frednil@online.no |
| Comments: | Keep up the great work. Thanks for many good memories with your fantastic music. Fred from Norway |
| Name: | Robert Goodwin |
| E-mail address: | Saugusg16@comcast.net |
| Comments: | Hi Bob Daisley and Lee Kerslake, I Just wanted to say, that I am a big fan of both your playing talents and an advid fan of the Ozzy years. I always knew, it was the both of you on those first 2 albums right from the beginning. NOT that other bass player and drummer as credited on the Diary album. It was the magic of all three of you that single handedly saved Ozzy's career and he's so stupid and unappreciative to see that. But, I believe 95% of the Evil is Sharon's wrong doing (that shrewed, all business, 2 faced manupulator) She's had Ozzy wrapped around her little finger right from the start and goes along with what she says. So right when she stepped into the picture back in the Blizzard days, I don't blame Lee Kerslake one bit for disliking her. He basically saw right through her. The alteration of the first two Ozzy albums with a different rhythm section is a total disgrace and one of the worst in the music business to date. Just wanted to add my two cents in about Ozzy and Sharon. I hope it all works out in the end for the both of you. Take care Robert |
| Name: | Ritchie |
| E-mail address: | moreguitar@iprimus.com.au |
| Comments: | G'day Bob , do you think it would be possible for Darrell to set up a Bulletin Board type "forum" on your site ? that would be a whole lot better t |