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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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