William Thomas Ward (born 5 May 1948 [1]) is an English musician. He was a co-founder and the original drummer for the heavy metal band Black Sabbath. Ward helped found Black Sabbath in 1968 alongside bandmates Ozzy Osbourne (lead singer), Tony Iommi (guitarist), and …

Talents: Hard rock drummer, percussionist, Songwriter, Vocalist, Producer, Arranger, Owner of his albums and record company. Most Successful Band: Black Sabbath 1968 to 1980, 1983 to 1984, Winter of 1997-?

Oct 21, 2024 · A tragic loss, a brilliant musical drummer, with powerful percussive interpretations, not to be forgotten. Thank you, Taylor, for the many vocals, you are a truly inspiring musician. Bill Ward and Family R.I.P.

Bill Ward is an English musician best known as the original drummer for the heavy metal band Black Sabbath. His powerful drumming and innovative style were integral to the band’s early success and the development of heavy metal.

Jan 4, 1990 · Bill Ward the Black Sabbath drummer died six years ago this week in an alleyway in Huntington Beach. Once he had been a millionaire rock star, living in a fine, 19th-Century home on a...

He began drumming with the band England's Glory in 1985, but by 1986 had formed his own group, simply called the Bill Ward Band. That group released their debut in 1989 entitled Ward One: Along the Way. That group's second release, When the Bough Breaks, would be a full eight years off, though.

2 days ago · Black Sabbath are to reunite with original drummer Bill Ward for the first time in 20 years at Ozzy Osbourne's final ever show. By George Simpson, Senior Film and Arts Reporter.

Oct 27, 2021 · Original Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward had an immediately identifiable style: hard-hitting, driving, and relatively simplistic compared to the spastic fills of Keith Moon and the endless triplets of John Bonham. With a band as guitar riff-centred as Sabbath, Ward found his playing was at its best when it highlighted the other instrumentalists ...

May 5, 2024 · Bill Ward played on every seminal Black Sabbath albums, his unique and timeless drumming style continues to influence new generations of drummers. Bill left Black Sabbath during the 1980’s and rejoined occasionally the band for special occasions such as …

After wishing his fans “Happy Halloween,” original Black Sabbath drummer, Bill Ward, has shared a new, original poem, titled “It’s Near”.