"For Facts Sake" is not just another rock autobiography; it is a meticulously researched document. Its existence is owed to Daisley’s diligent habit of keeping a diary. Starting in January 1976, he began writing down his daily activities, a practice he maintained for decades. "The timeline is correct and accurate," Daisley explained. "There is no guesswork, or estimates in this book, as I just looked everything up".

A transparent look into the management decisions, contract disputes, and royalty battles that led to multiple lawsuits.

While you may be searching for a PDF for convenience, "For Facts Sake" is a "weighty, lavishly illustrated tome" specifically designed to be a physical collector's item. The texture of the 80lb. heavy-gauge semi-gloss paper and the sheer weight of the 2.5-pound volume are part of the experience—a tangible piece of heavy metal history that a digital scan could never truly replicate.

, documenting the legal and personal betrayals that occurred over the decades. Personal Life

A of a specific era (e.g., the Ozzy years or Rainbow)?

The core controversy of the book—and the reason it is a must-read for music historians—is the detailed breakdown of the legal and financial battles over Blizzard of Ozz and Diary of a Madman . Daisley details how he and Lee Kerslake were allegedly cheated out of performance royalties and songwriting credits.

The title, a play on the phrase "for God's sake," sets the tone immediately. Daisley was famously known as the "man who wrote the words," having penned the majority of Ozzy Osbourne’s biggest hits (including "Crazy Train," "Mr. Crowley," and "Suicide Solution"). However, for decades, his contributions were minimized, and he was fired and rehired by the Osbourne camp multiple times under dubious circumstances.

Bob Daisley is the unsung architect of Ozzy Osbourne’s solo career, having co-written and played bass on foundational albums like Blizzard of Ozz and Diary of a Madman . Over the years, legal disputes, controversial credit erasures, and re-recorded tracks altered the official narrative of these historic sessions. Daisley wrote For Facts Sake to set the record straight using his personal, meticulously kept diaries from that era.

The creative chemistry between Daisley, guitarist Randy Rhoads, and drummer Lee Kerslake.

: Daisley provides the definitive account of the formation of the Blizzard of Ozz band with Randy Rhoads and Lee Kerslake . He clarifies that the group was intended as a band, not a solo project for Ozzy Osbourne, and details his role in writing approximately 90% of the lyrics for the first two albums.

While the Ozzy Osbourne years take center stage, the book covers Daisley’s extensive career with other rock legends, including:

: Beyond music, Daisley discusses his Australian upbringing, his battle with mental illness, and his long-term involvement in and meditation. Product Availability & PDF Information While many fans search for a PDF version

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