By Debby Rao, Boston Contributor
Wednesday, May 17, 2006

Blasko Confirms He Is Leaving Zombie to Play for Ozzy This Summer
Rob "Blasko" Nicholson is one of the most influential bass players in music today. "Blasko" is best known for his driving bass lines that fuel the backbone of the Rob Zombie Band. The Horror Bass King has had an extensive career that would make any rock and roll musician proud.

Blasko recently completed the first leg of the "Educated Horses" Tour. This tour was one of Rob Zombie's most successful tours to date, selling out venues across the country. I recently had the opportunity to witness the "Educated Horses" Tour in Worcester, MA. The show was well received, and the chemistry of the band was amazing.

Blasko has performed with such metal icons as Danzig, Drown and Rob Zombie. This summer, he’ll be performing bass duties for Ozzy Osbourne. In between, all of the touring, Blasko has even found time for his solo project, The Death Riders. In August of 2005 the band released, "Soundtrack For Depression."

In this exclusive interview for KNAC.COM, Blasko discusses his gig with Ozzy, The Death Riders, and what Rob Zombie has taught him as a musician.

It is here:http://knac.com/article.asp?ArticleID=4621

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"Moderate intoxication includes additional abnormalities such as hyperactive bowel sounds,"

sweet rz was one of the first real bands i got into.....thanks

bahaha. that line is too funny. did he write that himself?

I haven't been much into RZ in a long while, but really I don't think it matters that this guy is leaving. I just hope the poor guy realizes how awful it is to be in Ozzy's band. Who would want to have to put up with Sharon's squawking and all that shit.

Rob Zombie is on tour this summer (anyone going?) and i can't even go cuz of my fucked up ears- they are still messed from the concert i went to back in October! I am so mad! lol!

The writer was kissing a wee bit of ass cheek. I bet he'll make more money with Ozzy. To some that's more important. Either that or he is just a huge Ozzy fan and doesn't care.


The Zombie tour dates are here:http://www.kittyradio.com/soapbox/showthread.php?t=3216

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"Moderate intoxication includes additional abnormalities such as hyperactive bowel sounds,"

Just a wee?

Yeah I didn't even think of the money, you're right.

"small piece of paper that carries a lot of weight"

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"Moderate intoxication includes additional abnormalities such as hyperactive bowel sounds,"