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

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