Bob Daisley recently spoke about being excluded from Black Sabbath’s final show, “Back to the Beginning.” He addressed his absence and lack of acknowledgment during the concert in a statement shared on Loaded Radio.
The bassist and songwriter expressed his feelings about not being invited to participate in the farewell concert. He also noted not receiving any recognition despite thousands of fans singing his lyrics.
“Hey, you’re not alone in thinking that [I should have been invited] and saying that. So many people did,” Daisley said. “It was me not being there and me not being asked to be there, was really the elephant in the room, wasn’t it?”
Daisley explained that while he wasn’t upset about not being asked to participate, he was disappointed by the complete lack of acknowledgment during the event.
“I wasn’t put out [by the fact that I wasn’t asked to take part in the concert], because a couple of years ago I got COVID and it knocked the shit out of me and I can’t fly anywhere anyway,” he continued. “I couldn’t have gone even if I’d wanted to, but a mention on the day, being that the whole audience was out there, thousands of people singing my lyrics, and I don’t even get a mention. It seems a bit, um, what’s the word? I don’t know.”
The comments highlight the ongoing tensions between Daisley and the band regarding recognition for his contributions to their music.
Daisley’s frustration stems from his significant but often overlooked contributions to Black Sabbath’s catalog during a crucial period in the band’s history.
His official biography revealed that Daisley recorded and contributed to Black Sabbath’s album The Eternal Idol in 1986. Warner Music released the album in 1987. His involvement came during a transitional period for the band when they needed a reliable bassist to complete the project.
The Metal Voice reported that Daisley played bass on the album when Dave Spitz had personal commitments. However, Spitz ultimately received credit on the release. This pattern of Daisley’s contributions being minimized or overlooked appears to be a recurring theme throughout his career with various prominent rock acts.
Despite his work on The Eternal Idol, Daisley turned down a full-time spot in Black Sabbath after the album’s completion due to his commitment to Gary Moore. This decision reflected his loyalty to existing projects, even when presented with opportunities to join one of metal’s most influential bands.
Markbass described Daisley as “a titan in the world of rock bass” who has anchored hit records for Ozzy Osbourne. He has also played with legendary acts including Widowmaker, Rainbow, Uriah Heep, Gary Moore, and Yngwie Malmsteen. His extensive resume demonstrates the caliber of musician who was excluded from Black Sabbath’s farewell celebration. This makes his absence all the more notable to fans and industry observers.
