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Bob Daisley has enjoyed an illustrious career, holding his own on bass alongside a list of legendary guitarists, including Ritchie Blackmore, Randy Rhoads, and Gary Moore. One of his most notable contributions to rock 'n' roll history, however, is his stint in Ozzy Osbourne 's post-Sabbath solo career and his low-end work on Blizzard of Ozz (1980) and Diary of a Madman (1981). Former Ozzy Osbourne bass player Bob Daisley – who was a key part in establishing the Prince of Darkness' solo career – believes Diary of a Madman is one of the best representations of Randy Rhoads' electric guitar talents. Ozzy Osbourne band performs on stage on the 'Blizzard Of Ozz' tour, United Kingdom, September-October 1980. (L-R) Bob Daisley (bass), Ozzy Osbourne (vocals), Randy Rhoads (guitar) Former OZZY OSBOURNE bassist Bob Daisley spoke to Live4Metal last week about the lawsuit he and drummer Lee Kerslake filed against Ozzy claiming Osbourne, his wife and manager Sharon and Sony As tributes continue to pour in following the death of Ozzy Osbourne, legendary bassist and songwriter Bob Daisley – a pivotal figure in Ozzy 's early solo career – has shared a heartfelt After some back-and-forth with the label, Osbourne, Rhoads, and Daisley finally met at Jet Records toward the end of '79 – a meeting that would forever change all three of their careers. Ozzy Osbourne ’s former bassist has remembered The Prince Of Darkness’ difficulty writing lyrics at the start of his solo career. Bob Daisley, who was Osbourne’s first bassist and lyricist after the ex- Black Sabbath singer went solo, says that the vocalist struggled to drum up good lyric ideas with guitarist Randy Rhoads. For more than fifty years now, bassist Bob Daisley has been laying down the foundation upon which some of the greatest rock and roll ever recorded has been built The interviewer then pointed out how many attributed album credits to Randy Rhoads and Ozzy Osbourne while Daisley and Lee Kerslake also greatly contributed to its songwriting. Together, Osbourne and Daisley would find arguably greater success with their next venture, and it was in great part thanks to the talents of one musician: a young hot-shot electric guitar player from across the pond in the U.S. named Randy Rhoads. With Rhoads onboard as Ozzy's guitarist and songwriting partner, the Prince of Darkness got his solo career off to a perfect start. But as Daisley 'Like Spinal Tap But Worse': Bob Daisley Recalls Ozzy Osbourne and Randy Rhoads Trying to Write Lyrics "There was a couple where Ozzy had had a line or a title or something like that. But, you We revisit this 2011 Total Guitar feature on Randy Rhoads and Ozzy Osbourne with input from Ozzy himself and bassist / songwriter Bob Daisley. The Prince Of Darkness is on the ropes. It’s 1979, and at Le Parc Hotel in LA, Ozzy Osbourne is a madman lost in a blizzard of cocaine. Bandless Ozzy and his first solo band: Randy Rhoads, Lee Kerslake, Ozzy and Bob Daisley (Image credit: Getty Images) Ozzy’s second album, Diary Of A Madman, was already in the can by the time Rudy joined (although he was credited on the sleeve, his predecessor, Bob Daisley, had played on it). March 19, 2025, marked 43 years since the tragic loss of legendary guitarist Randy Rhoads. To honor his memory, Metal Mayhem ROC had an in-depth conversation with bassist Bob Daisley, a rock and metal icon with an incredible six-decade career. Having played alongside Rainbow, Uriah Heep, Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath, and Gary Moore, Bob has witnessed and contributed to some of the most Ozzy Osbourne didn't have a backup band. He was in a band. They were Blizzard Of Ozz. They were Randy Rhoads on guitar, Lee Kerslake on drums, Osbourne on vocals and Bob Daisley on bass. Daisley was also the official lyricist and wrote all the songs people would believe Ozzy Osbourne wrote for years to come. It's 22 years after the debut album and much has gone wrong, and Daisley has had to What was it like to play with Ozzy Osbourne and Randy Rhoads (guitar)? Every time I'm asked the 'What was it like to play with Randy Rhoads?' question, I think of the time I was standing on Stafford Railway Station with Randy soon after we met in 1979. We'd been at Ozzy's house to start writing material for the record and to audition drummers. The foundational lineup, featuring guitarist Randy Rhoads, bassist Bob Daisley, and drummer Lee Kerslake, was a potent creative force that immediately redefined Osbourne’s musical identity and set the stage for a monumental comeback. The band’s commercial dominance was immediate and enduring. " Randy Rhoads is a peerless talent. He revived Ozzy Osbourne 's career as his gunslinger sideman. And it was Randy Rhoads 's poster that I had on my wall Bob Daisley shared memories of his initial meeting with Randy Rhoads, revealing his determination to recruit the guitarist for Ozzy Osbourne’s solo band despite resistance from the record label. The original lineup of Ozzy Osbourne’s band, featuring talented musicians like Daisley and drummer Lee Kerslake alongside the extraordinary Randy Rhoads, played a significant role in the success of Former Ozzy Osbourne bassist Bob Daisley recalled the moment he knew Randy Rhoads would be big, and the moment he was told of his death, in June 2022.
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