, performing on the seminal 1978 album Long Live Rock 'n' Roll alongside Ritchie Blackmore and Ronnie James Dio.
Because "For Facts Sake" was self-published through Daisley's own channels to prevent corporate editing or legal suppression, physical copies have occasionally gone out of print, becoming highly prized collector's items. This scarcity has naturally driven fans to look for PDF versions, e-books, and new digital editions online. Supporting the Artist and the Truth
Working with the notoriously perfectionist guitarist Ritchie Blackmore.
The title For Facts Sake is a direct nod to Daisley’s mission: setting the historical record straight. The book balances musical triumph with the grueling realities of contract disputes. 1. The Creative Chemistry with Randy Rhoads
If you are looking for a "1 new" copy, you are likely looking for the best, most authentic, and latest version of this highly regarded memoir.
As one of the most prolific bass players and songwriters in rock, Daisley’s book provides the definitive truth behind the creation of Ozzy Osbourne’s solo career, the inner workings of Rainbow, and his time with Uriah Heep and Black Sabbath. For fans searching for a deep dive into rock history, this memoir serves as an essential historical record. Who is Bob Daisley?
: Daisley details how the band was originally formed as a true partnership, rather than just Ozzy’s backing musicians.
Music historians and rock enthusiasts frequently search for digital editions of this text because physical copies can be rare or expensive. The book contains hundreds of exclusive photographs, contract reproductions, and diary excerpts that make it a visual archive of the 1970s and 1980s rock scenes. It provides a rare look at the business mechanics, creative triumphs, and personal downfalls of the musicians who defined an era. To help you get the most out of your reading experience,
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Perhaps the most infamous episode in the entire saga came in 2002, when Sony reissued Blizzard of Ozz and Diary of a Madman . Instead of simply remastering the original tapes, the label and replaced them with new recordings by Ozzy’s then‑current rhythm section – Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo and Faith No More drummer Mike Bordin. The move was widely seen as a vindictive response to Daisley and Kerslake’s legal actions. Faith No More drummer Mike Bordin later admitted he found the experience “fucked‑up” and “weird”, saying: “To hear the original guitar, bass and drum tracks in my headphones while I was recording was one of the most insane things I’ll ever experience. There’s a reason why those albums are so good – they’re magical. Far be it from me to ever want to fuck with that.”.
As a self-published work, For Facts Sake was produced with high-quality photographs, personal diaries, and archival memorabilia from Daisley's private collection.