Behind the Player: Blasko

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Behind The Player: Blasko
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ReleasedNovember 1, 2008
Length72:00
Label IMV
Director Leon Melas
Producer Ken Mayer & Sean E DeMott

Behind The Player: Blasko is an Interactive Music Video featuring Ozzy Osbourne bassist Rob "Blasko" Nicholson. Released on November 1, 2008, by IMV, the DVD features Blasko giving in-depth bass lessons for how to play "Dragula" by Rob Zombie and "I Don't Wanna Stop" by Ozzy Osbourne and an intimate behind-the scenes look at his life as a professional musician, including rare photos and video. The DVD also includes Blasko jamming the two tracks with Rob Zombie drummer Tommy Clufetos, VideoTab that shows exactly how Blasko plays his parts in the two songs, as well as other bonus material. [1]

Contents

IMV donates $.25 from the sale of each Behind the Player DVD to Little Kids Rock, an organization that gets instruments in the hands of underprivileged kids.

Contents

Behind The Player

Blasko talks about his background, influences and gear, including rare photos and video

"Dragula" by Rob Zombie
"I Don't Wanna Stop" by Ozzy Osbourne
Special features

Personnel

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References

  1. "OZZY OSBOURNE/Ex-ROB ZOMBIE Bassist Releasing 'Behind The Player' DVD; Trailer Available". Blabbermouth.net. 29 October 2008. Retrieved 22 November 2008.[ permanent dead link ]