The Vinyl Guide - Artist Interviews for Record Collectors and Music Nerds

Ep423: David Lowy of The Dead Daisies


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David Lowy may be Australia's busiest rockstar, but it's not all music related. As founder of The Dead Daisies, David also balances a full schedule of leading a private equity organization for the Lowy Family Group, as well as a keen interest in aviation and philanthropy. Today David talks about his history with The Dead Daisies and balancing it alongside his other interests.

  • Interview start
  • How does David balance his various interests
  • Early interest in music
  • 1st record was the Easybeats
  • Parental expectations and personal desires
  • Rediscovering music, spontaneously buying a guitar
  • Connecting with Doc Neeson
  • Origin of the name "The Dead Daisies"
  • Creating the band, the rotating cast of musicians
  • Joining with some Guns & Roses tour musicians
  • Why release a "Best of" album now?
  • David's involvement and contribution to band decisions
  • What would he like to see the Dead Daisies do next?
  • What thrills David these days?
  • History with aerobatics
  • What does David collect?
  • David's record collection and listening habits
  • 1st band to play in Cuba
  • Did David ever get into the Sydney punk scene?
  • Has his father, Frank Lowy, ever seen a Dead Daisies show?
  • Will we see The Dead Daisies in Australia next year?
  • Does David fly the band on tour?
  • Ever spent time with Malcolm Young?
  • Interview wrap up

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