Bob Daisley has set aside years of disagreements to deliver an emotional farewell to Ozzy Osbourne. He shared his heartfelt message on Facebook.
The longtime bassist and songwriter reflected on his relationship with Osbourne. He expressed both sadness and fond memories of their collaboration.
“This is a sad day and it has brought me to tears,” Daisley said. “When I reminisce about Ozzy’s and my times together, I think about the fun, the laughs and of course what we created together musically, which will live much longer than these mortal bodies that we inhabit.”
Daisley emphasized the enduring bond between the two musicians despite their past conflicts in his closing remarks.
“My condolences to everyone who you’ve left behind, Ozzy,” he continued. “Nothing can change the true friendship that we once had; I’ll see you ‘on the other side’.”
The message marks a poignant moment between two rock veterans who collaborated on several of Osbourne’s most celebrated works.
Daisley’s farewell carries particular weight given the significant role he played in establishing Osbourne’s solo career following his departure from Black Sabbath.
Wikipedia reported that Daisley’s collaboration with Osbourne began in 1979 when he joined the band that would become known as the Blizzard of Ozz. He worked alongside guitarist Randy Rhoads and drummer Lee Kerslake. The partnership proved instrumental in shaping Osbourne’s early solo success. Daisley co-wrote and played bass on the landmark albums Blizzard of Ozz (1980) and Diary of a Madman (1981).
These albums established Osbourne as a formidable solo artist and featured some of his most enduring hits. Bob Daisley’s official biography noted that the bassist’s songwriting contributions were crucial to the success of tracks like “Crazy Train” and “Mr. Crowley.” These became defining songs of Osbourne’s career.
However, legal disputes over credits and royalties later overshadowed the creative partnership. Metal Injection revealed that these disagreements created tension between the musicians for years. This makes Daisley’s recent tribute all the more significant as a gesture of reconciliation.
Daisley’s prolific career spans decades beyond his work with Osbourne. It includes collaborations with renowned bands such as Rainbow and Uriah Heep. This showcases his versatility and influence across hard rock and heavy metal genres.
