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for many years). In August 2003, Daisley, Kerslake, Barnes and Morse recorded the album in Florida. Along with the Osbourne songs, the group also wrote five new tracks. Airey (who had also worked on the first two Osbourne albums and whose contributions were also uncredited) recorded his parts in London. ''

Living Loud Living Loud was a supergroup who included bass player and songwriter Bob Daisley, Uriah Heep drummer Lee Kerslake, guitarist Steve Morse of Deep Purple and Cold Chisel singer Jimmy Barnes. Deep Purple keyboards player Don Airey made a guest a ...

'' was released in 2004. While Morse and Airey were touring Australia with Deep Purple that year, Living Loud played two live shows, one at the Metro in Melbourne, and one at Fox Studios in Sydney. The latter event was recorded and released on DVD in 2005.

Discography

* ''

'' (2003/2004) * ''Live in Sydney 2004'' (2005, 2CD/DVD)

Personnel

- vocals *

- bass *

- guitar *

- drums * Don Airey - keyboards

External links

Official Site
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