In a new interview with Indie Power TV, veteran rock/metal bassist and songwriter Bob Daisley, who performed on — and wrote/co-wrote the lyrics/music for — a good portion of Ozzy's early solo Ozzy Osbourne ‘s former bandmates Jake E. Lee and Bob Daisley have each shared tributes to the late Prince of Darkness. Lee, who played guitar in Ozzy’s solo band from 1982 to 1987, writes, “Still processing it. This summer, Ozzy Osbourne will reunite with Black Sabbath for one final concert in Birmingham, England. The July 5 fundraising show will feature solo performances from Osbourne and the original Bob Daisley has paid tribute to Ozzy Osbourne, saying that "nothing can change the true friendship" that he and the legendary heavy metal singer "once had". Earlier today, the 75-year-old veteran Ozzy Osbourne ‘s former bandmates Jake E. Lee and Bob Daisley have each shared tributes to the late Prince of Darkness. Lee, who played guitar in Ozzy’s solo band from 1982 to 1987, writes, “Still processing it. The finality of it hits me in waves.” Lee also shared a text he received from Ozzy two weeks ago, seemingly just after Lee had performed at Ozzy and Black Sabbath ‘s Back to Now, classic Ozzy bassist Bob Daisley has commented on not being invited to play Osbourne’s last show. What Daisley Said Zakk Wylde, Brad Gillis, Mike Inez, Gus G., Adam Wakeman and more from Ozzy Osbourne's solo band have offered their tributes after the singer's 2025 death. When asked about being snubbed from Ozzy's final solo performance, Bob Daisley said he doesn't want to be part of it. From Black Sabbath to Cattle Decapitation, Lady Gaga, KFC, Playboy, and countless more, here are ributes to the late Prince of Darkness, Ozzy Osbourne. Ozzy Osbourne 's final concert, set for July 5 in Birmingham, UK, is shaping up to be a massive farewell event. With Black Sabbath 's original lineup – Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward Bob Daisley, the veteran rock/metal bassist who contributed to and co-wrote much of Ozzy Osbourne's early solo work, recently discussed his exclusion from Ozzy's final concert. Jake E. Lee reflects on his last moments with Ozzy Osbourne, sharing touching memories and the impact of the rock legend's passing. Jake E. Lee revealed a personal text message he recently received from the Prince of Darkness Ozzy Osbourne prior to his death yesterday (July 22). The former bandmates had lost touch over the Bob Daisley, the former bassist with Ozzy Osbourne, has claimed his farewell show with Black Sabbath could be an "embarrassment" and hit back at being snubbed. Ozzy Osbourne ‘s former bandmates Jake E. Lee and Bob Daisley have each shared tributes to the late Prince of Darkness. Lee, who played guitar in Ozzy’s solo band from 1982 to 1987, writes, “Still processing it. Still, Osbourne's second solo album – also featuring the initially uncredited Bob Daisley and Lee Kerslake – can at times sound like the rush job it was. So, it falls to second, if only by a This summer, Ozzy Osbourne will reunite with Black Sabbath for one final concert in Birmingham, England. The July 5 fundraising show will feature solo performances from Osbourne and the original Sabbath lineup. However, Ozzy’s longtime collaborator, bassist Bob Daisley won’t be there. Black Sabbath recently announced a massive reunion concert featuring all four original members to mark Ozzy Osbourne’s final live performance. While fans are thrilled, longtime Ozzy bassist Bob Daisley won’t be part of the lineup—and he has some thoughts about it. As the rock world buzzes with anticipation for Black Sabbath’s one-time reunion on July 5 at Villa Park in Birmingham—marking Ozzy Osbourne’s final live performance—former bassist Bob Daisley has shared his thoughts on not being invited to participate. Bob Daisley – the classic era Ozzy Osbourne bassist – has opened up about not being invited to perform at Black Sabbath's final gig.
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