In a current interview, veteran bassist and songwriter Bob Daisley addressed his exclusion from Ozzy Osbourne’s upcoming closing live performance, scheduled for July 5, 2025, in Birmingham, UK. Daisley, who performed an important position in Osbourne’s early solo albums, acknowledged that he was neither shocked nor disillusioned by the omission. He remarked, “To be sincere, I don’t suppose I’d wish to be part of that day. It could possibly be awkward and doubtlessly a humiliation, however we’ll see.”
Reflecting on his previous historical past with Osbourne, Daisley famous that he additionally wasn’t acknowledged throughout Osbourne’s Rock and Roll Corridor of Fame induction final yr. He attributed this to longstanding authorized disputes and private variations. “I knew that was coming,” he stated. “There’s been some unhealthy blood and authorized points, so I wasn’t shocked after I didn’t get a point out.”
Regardless of his important contributions, together with co-writing a lot of Osbourne’s early materials, Daisley acknowledged that previous lawsuits over royalties and credit had strained their relationship. Nonetheless, he insisted that he harbors no resentment and wished Osbourne nicely for his farewell efficiency. The live performance, that includes the unique Black Sabbath lineup and different notable company, will mark a historic second in rock music.
