Nov 13, 2023
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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