Bob Daisley — the Australian bassist and songwriter best known for co‑writing and performing on many of Ozzy Osbourne’s most iconic early solo albums — has broken his silence about being left out of recent celebrations of the late rock legend’s legacy. And his comments are both pointed and deeply personal.
In a candid interview, Daisley expressed frustration about not being acknowledged during Ozzy’s final major live event, even though “thousands of people” around the world continue to sing the lyrics he helped pen. To him, the omission wasn’t just a missed credit — it was symbolic.
“It was me not being there and me not being asked to be there — that was really the elephant in the room, wasn’t it?” he said, highlighting how awkward the absence felt given his contributions to the music Ozzy performed for decades.
Daisley’s career intersects with some of rock’s most beloved albums. As bassist and co‑writer on classics like Blizzard of Ozz and Diary of a Madman, he not only laid down the low end, but also contributed significant lyric work alongside Ozzy and the late guitarist Randy Rhoads in the early 1980s.
The longtime collaborator’s relationship with Ozzy and the Osbourne family has long been complicated. Behind the scenes, disputes over songwriting credits and royalties have simmered for years — even leading to legal battles and accusations involving re‑recorded rhythm tracks on later reissues. Many fans and industry observers have pointed to those disputes as a key reason Daisley’s role has been downplayed in official narratives and tributes.
For Daisley, the snub isn’t just about one event or one honour. It’s a legacy issue. Songs he helped shape are still being sung by fans worldwide — yet his name was absent from one of the biggest rock farewell moments in recent memory. Whether viewed as an oversight or something deeper, his comments add another layer to the complex history between one of metal’s central figures and the writers who helped define his sound.
