Ep423: David Lowy of The Dead Daisies

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 Check out the "Best of The Dead Daisies" vinyl here. Extended, Commercial-Free & High Resolution version of this podcast is available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/2Y6ORU0 Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/36qhlc8