Don Arden died at the weekend.

Post by **Trigger** » Wed Jul 25, 2007 10:25 am

Well the Ozzy Band's first manager and the Jet records owner died this weekend, as you will know he is Sharon Osbourne's farther.

He was born Harry Levy in Manchester in 1926 and had an unpleasent reputation. I mention it in this section because he released Randy's last two studio albums and worked to make Ozzy and Randy a touring sensation, anymore than that I think others can ad.

Ian

Cpt Matt Sparrow · Post by **Cpt Matt Sparrow** » Wed Jul 25, 2007 11:30 am

That is certainly the end of an era.

Thoughts with Sharonx

Paul Wolfe · Post by **Paul Wolfe** » Wed Jul 25, 2007 4:00 pm

It's hard for family members during a time of loss such as this. I wish Mr. Arden's family peace.

NicDots · Post by **NicDots** » Wed Jul 25, 2007 4:18 pm

Reading about Don Arden makes Sharon seem like a saint!
Anyway, it's hard losing a father. My thoughts are with the rest of the family.

rice_pudding · Post by **rice_pudding** » Wed Jul 25, 2007 5:58 pm

i've often wondered what happened to Don Arden.

i knew he was unwell and figured he'd passed away a couple of years ago unbeknown to the public, clearly not though, he was a fighter till the end...

i hope he passed peacefully...

Madman56 · Post by **Madman56** » Wed Jul 25, 2007 6:41 pm

http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/ ... 131787.ece

Six_Strung_Out · Post by **Six_Strung_Out** » Thu Jul 26, 2007 12:22 am

RockyRhoads wrote:It's hard for family members during a time of loss such as this. I wish Mr. Arden's family peace.

Thank you for expressing the human side of loss Mr. RockyRhoads.

Mr. Arden published a book a few years ago. He left us all his viewpoint of life. I have not read it. Just found out about it today.

siro_angel · Post by **siro_angel** » Thu Jul 26, 2007 3:09 pm

To me Don Arden was the rock version of Scarface, who brought himself from a bad background to a success only to die at the end. He will be missed, he was a very unique person.

Im sorry if comparing Don Arden to Scarface was offensive, but its how i thought of him as.

My thoughts are with Sharon and the family.

Simon

Fozzy41 · Post by **Fozzy41** » Thu Jul 26, 2007 6:29 pm

He had a certain way of dealing with the business side of things that's for sure. Definatley a one off, even if his methods were not always popular. I don't know all the facts but I always thought it a bit harsh of Sharon to totally ignore her father for 20 years, never allowing him to see the grandkids or anything, only to make peace with him when he was almost on his deathbed, quite sad really. I always thought blood was thicker than water, but obviously not in Sharon's case.

rice_pudding · Post by **rice_pudding** » Fri Jul 27, 2007 3:27 pm

i can kinda understand why sharon blocked him out of her life after what he'd done (not that im taking sides). i think in reality both sharon and Don were to stubborn to break the ice...

siro_angel · Post by **siro_angel** » Fri Jul 27, 2007 3:30 pm

rice_pudding wrote:i can kinda understand why sharon blocked him out of her life after what he'd done (not that im taking sides). i think in reality both sharon and Don were to stubborn to break the ice...

Sounds like my mum and my sister, my sister is too stubborn to apolegize for attempting to break up my family, and rip them apart, but alas she doesnt believe she should apolegize, i do hope she does and see sense.

Simon

NicDots · Post by **NicDots** » Sun Jul 29, 2007 5:30 am

I remember reading about how Don put several "hits" out on here. If that's the case, I could see why she'd sort of have a grudge.

Post by **skezza** » Sun Jul 29, 2007 1:28 pm

Did anyone hear the tribute to Don on British Radio 5 Live I think it was this morning. I got to listen to a bit but not all. It may well be on a BBC Podcast so I will have a look for you

Alex · Post by **Alex** » Sun Jul 29, 2007 3:42 pm

xx123456

NicDots · Post by **NicDots** » Sun Jul 29, 2007 3:51 pm

Do you realize that's what I just said?