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 …

The original Black Sabbath – Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward – will play for the first time in 20 years. The band will take to the stage to headline BACK TO THE BEGINNING on July 5th at Villa Park.

15 hours ago · Which members will appear at the Black Sabbath reunion show? Back To The Beginning will feature all of Black Sabbath’s original members: Ozzy Osbourne (vocals), Tony Iommi (guitars), Geezer Butler (bass) and Bill Ward (drums). The four men initially played together from 1968 to 1979, when Osbourne was fired due to his excessive substance use.

1 day ago · Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath are reuniting for one last time, to play a fund-raising concert in Birmingham on 5 July. ... Geezer Butler and Bill Ward - have played together in 20 years.

16 hours ago · The original Black Sabbath lineup, featuring Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward, will perform at the “Back to the Beginning” concert on July 5 in Birmingham, England.

* To see the day when Black Sabbath gets into the Rock N Roll Hall Of Fame * To participate in any ventures Tony, Geezer, and Oz might do as Black Sabbath * To plant flowers, and to listen to kick ass rock, and music, period.

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.

Oct 21, 2024 · HAND OF DOOM 1970 – 1978 comprises a range of Black Sabbath’s most iconic albums throughout the decade. Starting with their self-titled debut LP in the 1970s, which boasted hits like “Black Sabbath” and “N.I.B.”

Jun 30, 2022 · As the original drummer with Black Sabbath, Ward was there at heavy metal’s Big Bang moment. His drumming – powerful yet jazzy, like Gene Krupa in a patchouli-soaked denim shirt – is embedded in the DNA of so many people who came along after him.

Album Appearances: Black Sabbath through Heaven & Hell, plus Born Again, Sabbath Stones, Reunion, Past Lives, and several other compilation albums. Other Bands: Bill Ward Band, The Mezmerist (as a session drummer in 1984 on the “The Innocent, The Forsaken, & …