Rock Bassist Bob Daisley Enters World
Bob Daisley co-wrote some of heavy metal's most enduring tracks alongside Ozzy Osbourne, including "Crazy Train" and "Mr. Crowley," while anchoring the bass sections of Rainbow and Uriah Heep. His melodic approach to hard rock songwriting helped shape the sound of 1980s metal and earned him recognition as one of the genre's most prolific behind-the-scenes contributors.
February 13, 1950
76 years ago
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