“Given just 1-year to live, Ozzy Osbourne’s troubled drummer-Lee Kerslake, takes on the challenge of completing his bucket list before the cancer clock strikes.“
As new addition to its list of programs, THE PIT VOD platform presents ‘Not On The Heep : the heavy metal saga of Lee Kerslake’, a feature length documentary, revealing the remarkable, inspirational and previously untold story, behind the powerhouse drumming legend.
At the dawn of Heavy Metal, the sun rose to the beat of Lee Kerslake’s drums. And if you grew up in the seventies and eighties, he rocked your soundtrack.
The film features Ian Paice from Deep Purple, Joe Elliott from Def Leppard, Mick Box from Uriah Heep, Nicko Mcbrain from Iron Maiden, and Kiss. This is Lee’s tribe, and they come together for his final triumphant year.
In addition to being a fresh insight into key classic rock moments, this is an inspiring and joyful story about a man facing the end of life while succeeding in fulfilling a number of long cherished goals.
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Lee Kerslake accepts platinum discs at Metal Hall of Fame 2019 R.I.P.
Iconic former Ozzy Osbourne and Uriah Heep drummer Lee Kerslake passed away last Saturday, September 19th, from cancer. He was 73 years old.
Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne recently joined with the Metal Hall of Fame to give Kerslake his dying wish of receiving his platinum record awards for his contribution on the “Blizzard of Ozz,” and “Diary of A Madman,” albums, after 39 years of legendary lawsuits, ongoing legal battles, and constant controversary between the two camps. Both Osbourne records are widely considered by critics and fans alike to be amongst the best albums ever written.
The Osbournes recently agreed to grant Kerslake his dying wish of receiving his platinum albums, after being contacted by Metal Hall of Fame President/CEO Pat Gesualdo. Gesualdo informed the Osbournes that Kerslake had terminal cancer, and that he wanted to help mend the legendary 3 decade old, ongoing, headline grabbing feud, which was levied over financial payments and song royalties between the Osbournes and Kerslake. After conversations and much strategizing, the Osbournes and Gesualdo arranged to have the Platinum record awards presented as a surprise to Kerslake for his Induction into the Metal Hall of Fame, at the Annual Metal Hall of Fame Celebrity Gala.
“It was a great honor to help grant Lee his dying wish of receiving his platinum records awards for his brilliant drumming and song writing abilities on the “Blizzard of Ozz,” and “Diary of A Madman” records, after 39 years. It was also a true honor to join with Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne to make that possible for Lee. I am extremely grateful for them doing so. Lee is a drumming icon and our hero. We can never forget his friendship, and the great songs and talent he gave the world, both as a drummer for Uriah Heep, and Ozzy Osbourne.”
Kerslake had been working on a solo album entitled “Eleventeen.” A much anticipated documentary on Lee Kerslake featuring Kiss, Uriah Heep, Ozzy Osbourne band members, and other rockstars has been in production by film maker Tayla Goodman, and is waiting to be finalized.
For more information, please contact Pat Gesualdo at 973-725-5150
Jimmy Kay from Canada’s The Metal Voice recently spoke to former Ozzy Osbourne,Uriah Heep Drummer Lee Kerslake on a live Youtube Chat.
Lee responded to Sharon Osbourne’s recent claims that Ozzy Osbourne was always a solo act in the early days and never a band called Ozzy Osbourne’s Blizzard of Ozz. She said (Celebrity Access Encore) “It was never a band. There’s no way. It was Ozzy Osbourne.”
Lee also gave an update on his health, his upcoming documentary with new interviews with Kiss. As well an update on his upcoming solo album titled 11Teen.
watch the interview here
In regards to Sharon Osbourne’s recent claims that Ozzy was always a solo act and never a band
“First of all Sharon wasn’t our manager at the beginning, Don Arden’s son David was our manager for a time and he asked us what are we going to call the band? Then Bob Daisley said what about Ozzy Osbourne’s Blizzard of Ozz? So they went with that. The whole team at the office said yes and that was before Sharon came over and took over as the manager. I have the recollection that we spent quiet a bit of time naming the band also I wouldn’t have joined Ozzy it is wasn’t a band. I wasn’t out of work. I was doing my own solo venture where I got a call saying you have got to join this band. So then I said I will audition them and they can audition me. After my audition was a success I said if we are a band then I am in. Then Ozzy said this band will never part. That is all I needed, was Ozzy the singer in his words saying we were a band and that’s when we started working. ”
When asked when Ozzy did his first tour of the U.K. on the Blizzard of Ozz , what was the band billed as on the tour, which started September 12, 1980
“Ozzy Osbourne’s Blizzard of Ozz.”
When asked about his upcoming documentary and interviews with Kiss
“I had the most wonderful honour to see Kiss. We asked the band through my director, producer Tayla Goodman of my documentary. She got in touch with their manager and the manager said I just spoke with Paul and Gene and they both turned around and said without question anything Lee wants, he gets, we honour him cause he is a legend. The we had a long chat about the good old days. Also they let me go see their show in the UK and they treated me like royalty. Then we did an interview with them. I would also like to mention that Ian Paice from Deep Purple and Joe Elliot have also been interviewed for my documentary and now we are waiting to catch up with Nicko Mcbrain from Iron Maiden for an interview.”
Jimmy Kay from The Metal Voice spoke to former Ozzy Drummer Lee Kerslake in Anaheim California at this years annual Hall of Heavy Metal History Gala Jan 23 2019, where Kerslake was inducted and presented the two platinum Ozzy Discs.
Watch the interview here:
When asked how he got to California to be inducted
“The phone rang about month and a half ago, it was Pat Guesaldo CEO of the Hall of Heavy Metal History and he said we would like to induct you into the Hall. Pat said we would love to have you in California for the Gala but I said I am on a pension and I can’t afford it. Pat then said what if we take care of it for you . Then I said without sounding like a Deva I can’t travel coach cause I have arthritis and bone cancer. Then Pat said no worries we are going to fly you first class. I nearly broke down and cried. I finally got to California, the flight took 10 hours and when I landed I said to myself, I MADE IT, I haven’t done this for 22 years.”
When asked about his reaction to finally receiving the platinum discs from Ozzy and Sharon and a personal letter
” We were filming me packing for California on my upcoming autobiography documentary and then my manager came in and said I have a surprise delivery for you and he brought in these two big boxes and they were the two platinum Ozzy discs, it was a crying moment. We finally buried the hatchet between the Osbournes and myself. I respect Sharon and I love Ozzy to bits. Ozzy also sent me back a beautiful letter hand written.”
When asked about his current health situation
“The cancer has come back unfortunately, it has come back with a vengeance but I am not worried about it at the moment I am enjoying this moment and all the love. I am having a great time. My doctor told me before I left they will be putting me on a new drug and I am hopeful.”
Watch Lee Kerslake accept Platinum Discs & read Ozzy Letter, yesterday, on Wed Jan 23 in Anaheim CA, at Hall of Heavy Metal History’s annual Gala (courtesy of The Metal Voice):
The annual Hall Of Heavy Metal History’s Metal Hall Of Fame Gala took place on Wednesday, January 23rd, at Marriott Delta Garden Grove in Anaheim, CA. The event was hosted by iconic television, radio personality and heavy metal champion Eddie Trunk, and featured appearances by heavy metal greats of today and years past. The Metal Hall Of Fame Gala is quickly solidifying itself as the most important night in rock and metal.
Jimmy Kay from The Metal Voice interviewed Pat Guesaldo CEO of The Hall Of Heavy Metal History. Guesaldo spoke about how Ozzy Osbourne graciously gave Lee Kerslake his dying wish in receiving two platinum RIAA discs for Blizzard of Ozz and Diary of a Madman. In the interview Guesaldo also explains how Kerslake got the discs and how it all happened.
Pat Guesaldo then tells The Metal Voice that the two discs will be presented to Lee Kerslake at this years Hall of Heavy Metal History annual Gala on Wed Jan 23 in Anaheim CA and the presentation ceremony will be filled for Lee Kerslake’s documentary.
2019 Hall Of Heavy Metal History inductees include:
– Jon and Marsha Zazula (Founders, Megaforce Records)
– Lita Ford (with 2018 inductee Doro Pesch presenting)
– Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater, The Winery Dogs)
– David Ellefson (Megadeth)
– Saxon (with Nigel Glockler accepting)
– Max Norman (Producer: Ozzy Osbourne, Megadeth and Savatage | Jean Beauvoir presenting)
– Frank Bello (Anthrax)
– Testament
– Bob Daisley (Ozzy Osbourne, Rainbow and Gary Moore | John Sykes accepting)
– Jeff Scott Soto (Yngwie Malmsteen, Sons Of Apollo)
– Lee Kerslake (Uriah Heep, Ozzy Osbourne | Limited Autograph Signing)
– KLOS FM – 50th Anniversary
– Jeff Pilson
The annual Hall Of Heavy Metal History’s Metal Hall Of Fame gala will take place on Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at Marriott Delta Garden Grove in Anaheim, California. The event will be hosted by iconic television, radio personality and heavy metal champion Eddie Trunk, and will feature appearances by heavy metal greats of today and years past.
Pat Gesualdo, Hall Of Heavy Metal History founder/CEO, says: “We are looking forward to another amazing year at the 2019 Metal Hall Of Fame gala, and following up on last summer’s amazing live induction of JUDAS PRIEST and ‘The Metal Queen’ Doro Pesch in conjunction with our festival partners Wacken Open Air.
2019 inductee Bob Daisley says: “I’m very pleased and feel honored to be inducted into the Hall Of Heavy Metal History after all these years. I’m pleased for Lee Kerslake too. He’s been a major player in the genre. Thank you to John Sykes for accepting our awards; I’m grateful and honored to have you do it.”
Rob Halford of JUDAS PRIEST, who was inducted this past summer at the 2018 Wacken Open Air festival, says: “JUDAS PRIEST are thrilled and honored to accept induction into the Hall Of Heavy Metal History and be amongst so many of our friends. This also sends a great message of inclusion for the metal community around the world, and keeps us defending the metal faith together.”
Inductees awarded in previous years include Ronnie James Dio, Randy Rhoads, Lemmy Kilmister, SCORPIONS, Bill Ward, Billy Sheehan, Jordan Rudess, Nick Menza, Munsey Ricci, EXODUS, and many more.
The Hall Of Heavy Metal History is a non-profit organization dedicated to forever enshrining the iconic musicians and music industry executives responsible for making rock and metal music what it is today. Their contribution to the genre is invaluable, and they continue to inspire fans throughout the world, from generation to generation.
The Hall Of Heavy Metal History hosts the annual Metal Hall Of Fame awards gala, in addition to an onstage induction ceremony at Wacken Open Air.
The Hall Of Heavy Metal History is part of the D.A.D. program to help children fight disabilities on a global basis, and is partnered with the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund.
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